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Top moments in sports during 2018

December 26, 2018 By Kevin Weiss

Teams captured state titles and local athletes turned in outstanding performances, during a year that brought shining moments and lasting memories. Here are some of the highlights, from across The Laker/Lutz News coverage area: USA Women’s Hockey, fans celebrate gold in Wesley Chapel Just days after celebrating a gold medal win in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Academy at the Lakes, Alex McGough, BB Roberts, Beef O' Brady's, Bill Browning, Brett Swanbom, Brooke Blankenship, Calvin Samuel, Carrollwood Day School, Cayla Barnes, Coffeyville Community College, Daniel Gonzalez, Diane Stephenson, Doug Greseth, Duval Charter, Dylan Ridolph, Earl Ball, Earl Garcia, Elizabeth Hightower, Evan Miller, Flapjack Festival, Florida Christian Association of Private and Parochial Schools, Florida High School Athletic Association, Florida Hospital Center Ice, Heisman Trophy, Jamaal Johnson, John Benedetto Stadium, John Crumbley, Kendall Coyne, Land O' Lakes High School, Lexi Kilfoyl, Miami Citi Christian Academy, Mike Connor, Monticello Aucilla Christian, North Suncoast, NyJohn Moody, RADD Sports, Rob Simonelli, Saddlebrook Resort, Saint Leo University, Special Olympics, Speed Starz Track Club, State Rod 54, Steinbrenner High School, Sunlake High School, Sunshine Athletic Conference, Swamp Fest, Sydny Nasello, Taco John's, The Shops at Wiregrass, Tyler Davis, U.S. 41, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina, USA Women's Hockey, Wesley Chapel District Park, Wesley Chapel High School, Winter Olympics, Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex, Zephyrhills Christian Academy

Prep football midseason review

September 26, 2018 By Kevin Weiss

With five weeks of high school football in the books, the midway point of the 2018 season has been reached. Here’s a look at some of the storylines and highlights from schools in The Laker/Lutz News coverage area: Boisterous Bulldogs No Charles Harrison III? No problem. The Zephyrhills High Bulldogs have maintained their winning ways, even without the prolific and record-setting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Academy at the Lakes, Billy Turner, Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, Boca Ciega High School, Brevard College, Brooksville Central High School, Butter Bowl, Carrollwood Day School, Cartrell Strong, Cesar Paz, Chad Muilenberg, Chad Walker, Chamberlain High School, Charles Harrison III, Cypress Creek Middle High School, Denny Haywood, Desmin Green, Devin Santana, Dylan Ridolph, Earl Garcia, Freedom High School, Gaither High School, Greg Callahan, Ja’quan Sheppard, Jalen Warren, James Puckette, Jehlani Warren, John Benedetto Stadium, Kenny Huebner, Kyle Leivas, Land O' Lakes High School, Logan Kilburn, Lydell Ross, Mike Johnson, Mitchell High School, Nick Carroll, Pasco High School, Quinton Spears, Reggie Roberts, Steinbrenner High School, Sunlake High School, Terry Jordan, Tim Ford-Brown, Tony Bartalo, Wesley Chapel High School, Wiregrass Ranch High School, Zephyrhills Christian Academy, Zepyrhills High School

Wiregrass Ranch High loses top rusher

August 16, 2017 By Kevin Weiss

One of Pasco County’s top running backs is taking his talents south — to Hillsborough County. Senior 1,000-yard rusher Da Da McGee has transferred from Wiregrass Ranch High School to Hillsborough High School, just weeks before the start of the 2017 prep football season. McGee was one of seven tailbacks in Pasco County to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark last season, rushing for 1,063 yards … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports, Wesley Chapel/New Tampa Sports Tagged With: Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School, Chase Oliver, Da Da McGee, Dexter Leverett, Drequan McCullough, Duran Bell Jr., Earl Garcia, Grant Sessums, Hillsborough High School, IMG Academy, Jordan Miner, Luis Valentin, Mark Kantor, Penn State University, Raymond Woodie III, Russell Booth, Shamaur McDowell, Sunshine Athletic Conference, University of Florida, University of South Florida, Wesley Chapel High School, Wiregrass Ranch High School, Zachary Carter

07/06/2020 – Make a felt cactus

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a curbside pickup craft from July 6 at 10 a.m. to July 11 at 5 p.m., for ages 18 and older. The take-home kit will include the supplies needed to make a cuddly felt cactus, and includes instructions, felt squares, a paper template, stuffing and a ceramic pot. Registration is required to reserve a kit. Register online at PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar. … [Read More...]

07/06/2020 – Mystery mission

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer Mystery Maker Monday on July 6 at 10 a.m. Stop by and pick up a kit of random supplies and a mission, to use your creativity to build something. Kits will include everything needed, and a mission prompt. For information, call (352) 567-3576. … [Read More...]

07/06/2020 – Vacation Bible School

Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host a vacation Bible school, “Heavenly Sprouts Farm: Growing Fruits of the Spirit,” July 6 to July 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for ages 5 to 12. Admission is free. For information and to sign up, call (813) 973-2211, or email . … [Read More...]

07/07/2020 – Divorce support

Note: This appeared in print with a starting date of July 11. The wrong information was provided, and this post has since been updated. Emerge Strong Divorce Coaching will resume its free Separation & Divorce Support Group through Zoom meetings, starting July 7. Weekday meetings will take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. To register, email , or call (561) 339-3711. … [Read More...]

07/07/2020 – Make a pillow

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will offer three pillow-making kits. On July 7 at 2 p.m., adults can join in a live virtual event to make a unicorn-decorated pillow. On July 8 at 3 p.m., teens can join in to create a pop-tart design pillow without any sewing. And, on July 9 at 3 p.m., tweens (grades four to seven) can learn to make a pop-tart pillow, too. Kits for all events will be made available. Register online at PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar. … [Read More...]

07/07/2020 – Tinkering Tuesday

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a curbside pickup Tinkering Tuesday kit called “Measuring Up!” from July 7 at 10 a.m. to July 11 at 5 p.m. Kits must be reserved ahead of time and will include a book bundle (if desired). Kids can learn about measurement through hands-on activities, crafts, recipes and online components. The library’s Facebook page Notes section will offer links for the experiments and activities, as well as online resources. The kits are limited to 30 participants. To register, visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar. … [Read More...]

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