Janarion Grant

Pasco High gets new football coach

January 16, 2019 By Kevin Weiss

Pasco High School will have a new head football coach roaming the sidelines, for the first time in more than a decade. The school recently announced its next head coach is Jason Stokes — a coaching mainstay in the Tampa Bay area, most notably at Gaither High School. Stokes, 43, replaces longtime Pasco coach Tom McHugh, who was relieved of his coaching duties following four consecutive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Land O' Lakes Sports, Local Sports, Zephyrhills and East Pasco Sports Tagged With: Baltimore Ravens, Bloomingdale HIgh School, Canadian Football League, Cody Rand, Darrion Robinson, Desmin Green, Florida Athletic Coaches Associaion, Gabriel Barnes, Gaither High School, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Indian Rocks Christian High School, Jacksonville Jaguars, Janarion Grant, Jason Stokes, Joey Ivie, John Benedetto, John Castelamare, Jordan Mclaughlin, Josh Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs, Lake Region High School, Land O' Lakes High School, Malcolm Gibbs, Middleton High School, Mitchell High School, Pasco High School, River Ridge High School, Sand Diego Chargers, Savion Spaights, Scott Schmitz, Shelton Crews, Sunlake High School, Tallahassee Godby High School, Tallahassee Lincoln High School, Tom Fisher, Tom McHugh, Trey Burdick

Locals make 2018 NFL rosters

September 19, 2018 By Kevin Weiss

The NFL season is underway and a handful of athletes from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area wound up making rosters, proving themselves worthy throughout training camp and preseason action. Here is a look at the locals now playing at football’s highest level: Janarion Grant, receiver—Baltimore Ravens College: Rutgers University (Piscataway, New Jersey) High School: Pasco High School; … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Alex McGough, Baltimore Ravens, Florida International University, Florida State University, Freedom High School, Gaither High School, Godby High School, Iowa State University, Jacob Pugh, Janarion Grant, Jefferson County High School, Joey Ivie, Kansas City Chiefs, Land O' Lakes High School, Pasco High School, Pasco Middle School, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rutgers University, Samford University, Seattle Seahawks, Shaheed Salmon, Steinbrenner High School, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tj Mutcherson, Trey Johnson, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, Villanova University, Wesley Chapel High School

McGough, other local athletes get NFL shots

May 9, 2018 By Kevin Weiss

The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone, and one athlete from The Laker/Lutz News Coverage area had the privilege of hearing his name called during the three-day event from April 26 to April 28 — Gaither High School product Alex McGough. McGough was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round (220th overall) as a quarterback out of Florida International University. A four-year … [Read more...]

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Locals shine during 2017-2018 college football season

January 17, 2018 By Kevin Weiss

Another exciting and memorable college football season is in the books. In addition to the University of Alabama capturing its sixth national title under head coach Nick Saban and the University of Central Florida finishing with an unblemished 13-0 record, several locals had noteworthy individual campaigns in 2017. Here’s a look back at some of the top performers from The Laker/Lutz News … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Alex McGough, Amani Oruwariye, Auburn University, Auden Tate, Charleston Southern University, Chase Litton, Chris Faddoul, Florida A&M University, Florida International University, Florida State University, Gaither High School, Janarion Grant, Land O' Lakes High School, Marshall University, Nate Craig-Myers, Nick Saban, Pasco High School, Penn State University, Rutgers University, Samford University, Shaheed Salmon, Shane Bucenell, Tampa Catholic High School, University of Alabama, University of Central Florida, Wharton High School, Wiregrass Ranch High School

Locals shining in college football

September 27, 2017 By Kevin Weiss

With the college football season in full swing, dozens of players from Pasco County can be seen showcasing their skills on Saturdays throughout the fall. Nearly 50 players from east Pasco are a part of various programs at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and Football Championship Series (FCS) levels, Division II, Division III National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Sports Tagged With: Bishop McLaughlin High School, Charleston Southern University, Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Championship Series, Janarion Grant, Junior College, Land O' Lakes, Land O' Lakes High School, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Pasco High School, Rutgers University, Samford University, Shaheed Salmon, Shane Bucenell, Sunlake High School, Wesley Chapel, Wesley Chapel High School, Wiregrass Ranch High School, Zephyrhills, Zephyrhills Christian Academy, Zephyrhills High School

Pasco Pirates off to solid start

September 14, 2017 By Kevin Weiss

Just a few weeks into the regular season, the Pasco High football team already has surpassed its win total from all of last season. In fact, they’ve doubled it. The 2016 season was unpleasant for the Pirates, losing nine straight games until they beat Gulf High — a struggling program that’s now lost 22 straight regular season games — in the season finale. The 1-9 record was its worst … [Read more...]

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06/08/2020 – Candle jar kits

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer floating candle jar kits on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to be picked up curbside. The kit will include one floating candle, a glass jar, and instructions on how to make your own luminary. Supplies are limited. For information and current library hours, call (813) 929-1214. … [Read More...]

06/09/2020 – Adult fairy jars

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will provide a fairy jar kit on June 9, all day, for adults only. To see the prerecorded video, visit the library’s Facebook page. For information and current branch hours, call (352) 567-3576. … [Read More...]

06/09/2020 – Tinkering Tuesday kit

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a curbside pickup for a Tinkering Tuesday kit on June 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The theme will be Healthy Habits. On the library’s Facebook page, there will be event links for the instructions to the experiments and activities, as well as other resources. For information and current library hours, call (813) 929-1214. … [Read More...]

06/10/2020 – Online block party

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Virtual SRC: Ultimate Block Party on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and again from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., with Minecraft activities. Register through the library with your email to receive the Zoom link to attend. For information and current library hours, call (813) 929-1214. … [Read More...]

06/10/2020 – Trashy art

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a virtual event, “Teens: Trashy Art,” on June 10 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., for grades eight to 12. Participants can be creative using acrylic paint. Kits will be provided. Email Danielle Lee at in advance, for the link. … [Read More...]

06/10/2020 – Virtual story time

The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host “Storytime By the Sea: Pirates and Mermaids” on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., using Zoom, for ages up to 5 years old. Kids can listen to stories and sing songs, and make a sand sensory bottle with seashells, sand, stones and jewels (kits to be provided). For information and for access to the event, email Danielle Lee at . … [Read More...]

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