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Hometown kids shine in 2019 college football season

January 15, 2020 By Kevin Weiss

The college football season has come to a close, and it was one in which many players with ties to The Laker/Lutz News coverage area showcased their skills. Dozens of area athletes are a part of programs at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and Football Championship Series (FCS) levels, as well as Division II, Division III, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Antwione Sims, Cartrell Strong, Chris Faddoul, Colorado State University, Decalon Brooks, Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, Donovan Jennings, Florida A&M University, Florida State University, Football Championship Series, Freedom High School, Gaither High School, IMG Academy, Indiana University, Isaiah Bolden, Ja’quan Sheppard, Jacksonville Bartram Trail, Michael Penix Jr., Morehouse College, Nate Craig-Myers, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Noah Ruggles, Pasco High School, Samford University, Scott Patchan, Steinbrenner High School, Tampa Bay Tech, Tampa Catholic, Tre McKitty, University of Cincinnati, University of Miami, University of North Carolina, University of South Florida, USF, Wesley Chapel High School, Wiregrass Ranch High School, Zephyrhills High School

AATL gets new softball coach

August 28, 2019 By Kevin Weiss

Coming off back-to-back state titles, the Academy at the Lakes Wildcats varsity softball team will have a new face leading the successful program. Wildcats coach Diane Stephenson stepped down after the 2019 season to accept a position closer to her home at St. Petersburg’s Admiral Farragut Academy. A two-time Class 2A Softball Coach of the Year, Stephenson posted a 65-14 mark in three seasons … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Land O' Lakes Sports, Local Sports Tagged With: Academy at the Lakes, Admiral Farragut Academy, Diane Stephenson, Elizabeth Munn, Illinois High School Association, Indiana University, James Cook University, Jerry English, Land O' Lakes, Lexi Kilfoyl, North Carolina State University, Northwestern University, South Suburban College, St. Mary's University, Tom Haslam, Tristen Gittens, University of Alabama, York High School

Locals make impact in college football ranks

December 5, 2018 By Kevin Weiss

The college football regular season has come to a close, and dozens of players with ties to The Laker/Lutz News coverage area showcased their skills on Saturdays in the fall. More than 100 players from the area are a part of various programs at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and Football Championship Series (FCS) levels, as well as Division II, Division III and the National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Amani Oruwariye, Antwione Sims, Auburn University, Chris Faddoul, Daniel Biglow, Decalon Brooks, Eastern Michigan University, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, Freedom High School, Gaither High School, IMG Academy, Indiana University, Isaiah Bolden, Jaylen Pickett, Jayvaughn Myers, Jordan Miner, Mike Penix Jr., Nate Craig-Myers, Penn State University, Samford University, Scott Patchen, Tre McKitty, University of Miami, Wiregrass Ranch High School, Zephyrhills High School

AATL softball captures first state title

May 30, 2018 By Kevin Weiss

A pitcher’s duel, extra innings and weathering wet, muddy conditions were all needed before Academy at the Lakes softball could finally claim its first-ever state championship. Overcoming hurdles, they wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. The Wildcats (26-4) defeated Monticello Aucilla Christian 1-0 in 11 innings on May 22 in the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) Class 2A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Land O' Lakes Sports, Local Sports Tagged With: Academy at the Lakes, Alexis Kilfoyl, Brooke Blankenship, Diane Stephenson, Elizabeth Hightower, Florida High School Athletic Association, Florida State University, Freedom High School, Indiana University, Land O' Lakes High School, Mitchell High School, Monticello Aucilla Christian, NCAA, River Ridge High School, Shawn Brown, St. Petersburg Canterbury, Tom Haslam

Local football players sign with colleges during early period

January 3, 2018 By Kevin Weiss

Several of the area’s top football players took advantage of a new NCAA rule allowing prospective student-athletes to sign their National Letters of Intent (NLI) in December, rather than waiting until February to put pen to paper. Approved in May, the college football early signing period created a 72-hour window for signings from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22. The next opportunity to sign an NLI will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Alex McGough, Amani Oruwariye, Armwood High School, Decalon Brooks, Donovan Jennings, Ernest Suttles, Estafano Feliciano, Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Florida State University, Freedom High School, Gaither High School, Holy Cross University, Indiana University, Isaiah Bolden, Jimbo Fisher, Jordan Miner, Lavel Dumont, Marquel Blackwell, Matthew Wood, Michael Penix Jr., National Letters of Intent, Nick Sheridan, Old Dominion University, Pasco High School, Penn State University, Shane McGough, Shug Oyegunle, Sunshine Athletic Conference East, Tampa Bay Tech, Temple Heights Christian School, Tennessee Tech University, Tom Allen, University of Oregon, University of South Florida, University of Tennessee, University of Toledo, Wesley Chapel High School, Wharton High School, Willie Taggart, Wiregrass Ranch High School

Area softball preview

March 8, 2017 By Kevin Weiss

The high school softball season in Florida is underway, and several of the top players — and teams — in the state reside right here in our coverage area. From Land O’ Lakes to Steinbrenner, there’s no shortage of prep softball talent. Some players to watch, as the season progresses: Pitcher Alexis Kilfoyl, sophomore, Academy at the Lakes: Just a few weeks into the 2017 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Academy at the Lakes, Alexis Kilfoyl, Ashley Nickisher, Ashley Smith, Bishop McLaughlin, Brenda Leach, Brianna Lindner, Brooke Blankenship, Callie Turner, Carrollwood Day School, Devyne Davis, Diane Stephenson, Emalee Jansen, Emma Frost, Florida International University, Gaither High School, Haile DeCicco, Indiana University, Isabella Huff, Jessie McCallister, Kameron Aitken, Kendra Falby, Land O' Lakes High School, Mitch Wilkins, Purdue University, Shannon Saile, Shelby Westbrook, St. Joseoh's College, Steinbrenner High School, Sunlake High School, Tia Williams, University of Alabama, University of Iowa, University of Tennessee, USA Softball Junior Women's National Training Team, Wesley Chapel High School, Wiregrass Ranch High School

Academy at the Lakes hires new softball coach

August 3, 2016 By Kevin Weiss

The Academy at the Lakes athletics department moved swiftly to hire a new varsity softball coach — one who happens to have decades of Division I collegiate coaching experience. Diane Stephenson was named the new head varsity coach on July 27, just one week after legendary coach Jerry English announced his retirement. Stephenson, who operates the Positive Force Fastpitch Academy in St. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Land O' Lakes Sports, Local Sports Tagged With: Academy at the Lakes, Alexis Kilfoyl, Diane Stephenson, Florida High School Athletic Association, Indiana University, Jerry English, Mark Heller, Positive Force Fastpitch Academy, Purdue University, Saint Joseph's College, St. Petersburg, Tom Haslam, University of Alabama, University of Iowa

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...]

07/09/2020 – Squire training

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a live virtual event on July 9 at 11 a.m., for squire training. Kids in kindergarten through third grade can join in for a story time with singing and a craft, all about knights. Kits will be made available. To register, visit PascoLibraries.evanced.info/signup/calendar. … [Read More...]

07/10/2020 – Photography workshop

The USF Contemporary Art Museum will offer an intensive five-week online photography workshop for military veterans, called “Breaking Barriers.” The workshop will meet online on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., from July 10 to Aug. 7. The course will focus on memory and personal experiences, and is aimed at expanding access to the arts for military personnel, veterans and their families. It is designed for all levels of experience and invites veterans to explore tools and processes such as photographic filters, and lighting and notions about self-portraiture. The program is free to veterans and no previous experience is required. A selection of each participant’s works will be exhibited on the Breaking Barriers website, and a catalog will be published online and available for print-on-demand. For information and to register by July 6, email Leslie Elsasser at . … [Read More...]

07/11/2020 – Monster truck rally

A Monster Truck & Food Truck Rally Festival is scheduled to take place on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at The Grove, on Wesley Grove Boulevard in Wesley Chapel. There will be a Street Legal Truck Competition and Food Truck Competition; as well as more than 20 food trucks, 100 artisan craft vendors, inflatables, games, family activities, corn hole, a batting cage and live entertainment. There also will be more than $2,500 in prize money. For details and updates, visit WesleyChapelEvents.com. … [Read More...]

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