As large trucks filled with dirt and tall cranes roll by a flattened lot, local Wesley Chapel tennis guru and businessman Pascal Collard smiles. The trucks are slowly but surely allowing Pascal’s vision come to life. The parking lot is there, he says, pointing to his left. Tennis courts, pickleball courts and padel courts over there, surrounding the tennis center. And, … [Read more...]
93-LOVE
Williamsburg resident Francesca Caravella is 93 years old, but that doesn’t stop her from playing tennis 3-4 days a week and whipping up on the young‘ns. Three times a week, and sometimes more, Francesca Caravella slings her tennis bag over her shoulder and trudges across the grass from her home just a few hundred yards away in search of competition. She arrives … [Read more...]
Battle of BBD Recap (with photo gallery)
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...]
