Defensive scores by senior linebackers Ed Marcelin and Steven Joseph (pictured left), a rushing touchdown by 6-foot-4, 325-pound lineman OC Davis and a perfect night of kicking by Zach Godbold gave Wharton a 42-7 win — and New Tampa bragging rights — over Freedom in the annual football showdown between our area’s local high school rivals. The Wildcats’ win was the … [Read more...]
‘CATS TOPPLE PLANT
The Wharton volleyball team ended a long stretch of frustration against arch-nemesis Plant High. Every Wharton volleyball season since 2014 has been just about exactly the same. Post a great regular season record. Make the District final...lose to Plant. Two weeks later in the Regional playoffs, lose to Plant again. Season over. However, the … [Read more...]
Freedom Sophomore Qualifies For Olympic Trials!
Freedom sophomore Michelle Morgan is congratulated by swimmers from other clubs after posting a time that qualified her to compete at next year's Olympic Trials (Photo courtesy of Rene Piper) Michelle Morgan started swimming competitively when she was 7. By the time she was 8, she knew she wanted to go to the Olympics. Now, at the age of 14, the Freedom sophomore will … [Read more...]
No Pads? No Problem, As 7-On-7 Helps Prep Teams For Fall!
Wiregrass Ranch High quarterback Hunter Helton is spending the summer prepping for his first season as the Bulls’ starter by playing 7-on-7 football. (Photo: Andy Warrener) Traditionally, high school football players have generally filled their summers the only way they can — by throwing the ball around, studying the play book, keeping in shape and hitting the weight … [Read more...]
SPRING FOOTBALL RECAP Wharton 10, Freedom 0.
It may have lacked the sizzle of a regular season match-up, but the two New Tampa rivals squared off for two quarters of football looking to answer some questions and end the spring on a high note. In the end, it was the Wildcats pulling out a 10-0 victory at Hillsborough High School. WHARTON Biggest Question The Wildcats had to answer the typical questions surrounding … [Read more...]
