Armwood High Football: Hawks Offensive Linemen Push for a Title

The Armwood Hawks offensive line could be one of, if not the best, in school history.

FishHawk Coyotes Grow With Lacrosse Interest in Eastern Hillsborough

The FishHawk Coyotees Lacrosse board responded to demand with a fall program, which has grown to 220 players from 42 in 2009. Former pro lacrosse player Brian Lemon directs the children's lacrosse program.

From Brandon High to the Eastern League: Chris Cates Stands Tall

Jokes about his height are taken in stride as Cates, a 2003 graduate of Brandon High School, has become a popular player with the New Britain Rock Cats, the Minnesota Twins' Double-A affiliate.

Lee Roy Selmon Remembered In Quotes By Friends, Colleagues

A ferocious player on the field as a defensive end, Selmon was, off the field, both a gentle man and a gentleman.

Soccer Program For Youngsters With Disabilities Registering For Fall Play

TOPSoccer, The Outreach Program for Soccer, is a community-based training and team placement program sponsored by the Brandon Area Youth Soccer League.

Brandon FC Named Best Rec Soccer Club In State By FYSA

The award adds to a string of honors on the field for the club, which has 3,000 members in the Greater Brandon area.

Brandon FC U17 Team Eyes National Title After Taking Super League Crown

State finalists three years in a row, the team went undefeated to take the United Soccer League’s Super Y League Southeast Division title.

Soccer Fever Grows as Local Fans Back U.S. Women in World Cup Final

The Brandon Area Youth Soccer League turns out in force to watch the U.S. battle Japan in the World Cup Final Sunday at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill. They weren’t alone.

2nd Session for Hillsborough’s "Max Out" Summer Camp Begins July 18

Summer speeds along with the second session of the Hillsborough County Max Out Summer Camp program set to kick off July 18. It runs through Aug.19 at various recreation centers, including the Brandon Recreation Center on East Sadie Street.

Brandon’s BSAC To Use Grant To Fund Learn-To-Swim Scholarships

The Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center is one of three Florida centers, and some 210 nationwide, designated as a “Make a Splash Partner” of the USA Swimming Foundation.

Manchester United, Barcelona Fans Find ‘Football’ Heaven In Brandon For Champions League Final

O’Toole’s Irish Pub and Restaurant hosted supporters for European soccer's biggest game of the year May 28.

Viewfinder: Florida Spearfishing Weigh-In Reels In Rewards for Freeshafters

Catches from the 2011 J.J. Taylor / O’Brien’s Florida Freeshafters Open Spearfishing Tournament were donated to Tampa Bay Harvest. Top catches reaped rewards at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill in Brandon.

Patch Talk: Rays Matt Joyce on Growing up in Brandon Area

Matt Joyce grew up in Greater Brandon with dreams of playing professional ball. Now a right fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, Joyce talks about his team’s prospects and his passion for the North Brandon Little League fields.

Brandon Wrestlers, Others Named To All-County List; Cozart Named Top Coach

The St. Petersburg Times names its All-Hillsborough County wrestlers. Top honors go to Eagles Rossi Bruno and Clark Glass as Russ Cozart earns top coach honors. All 14 Brandon wrestlers make the list, which includes other Greater Brandon area wrestlers.

Whiz Kids: The Blue Wave Swim Team at the Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center

The Blue Wave Swim Team at the Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center traces its roots as a Brandon fixture back to 1963. The 110-member team continues to excel, with both individual and team accomplishments.

BSAC Swim Coach Justin Correia Talks Tradition at Casino Night Fundraiser

Justin Correia and his sister, Maritza, set high goals for themselves growing up as Brandon swimmers. She became an Olympian, he returns home to the Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center as Blue Wave Swim Team head coach.

Brandon Wrestling Continues To Set Goals High

Streaks and records are nothing new for Head Coach Russ Cozart and Brandon wrestling, where shooting for the impossible is plausible.

Brandon Set To Clinch State Title; Nine Wrestlers Poised to Start Final Round for Individual Crowns

Almost 100 points ahead of the second-place team, and entering the final round with nine wrestlers vying for individual titles, the Brandon High School wrestling team is set to take home its 11th consecutive state title, and 22nd state crown overall.

Brandon Wrestlers Dominating at Class 3A State Tournament

Wrestling is underway at the Lakeland Center, where the Brandon High School Eagles are vying for an 11th consecutive state crown, and 22nd state title overall. Nine of 14 qualifying Brandon wrestlers advance to the finals.