Stories by Brian Lester
Stories by Brian Lester
Bryson Brown set to compete on world stage in September
Bryson Brown is set to represent USA Weightlifting and Team USA at the World University Games in Qatar this September.
Milton Panthers not shying away from hard work on football field
Milton’s football team is coming off a turnaround season, and the Panthers are looking to build on that success this season.
As far as summer work goes, things are moving along in the right direction in preparation for the 2026 campaign.
Milton’s boys basketball team putting potential on display
Summer has proven to be an important time of the year for Milton’s boys basketball team, which is looking to fill some voids and remain one of the top teams in the area this coming season.
“We’re trying to see who can do what and who fits in where,” head coach Matt Anderson said. “We’re super young. We have six sophomores and only two seniors. And we graduated the twins.”
Central’s boys basketball benefitting from experience on roster
Central’s boys basketball team has a ton of experience back and that has proven beneficial this summer for the Jaguars.
“The know the system,” head coach Wes Mathews said. “We’ve made an effort to practice more this year, but the guys are working hard and they play well together.”
EKG requirement for new high school athletes set to take effect
Starting July 1, new high school athletes in Florida are required to take an Electrocardiogram test.
The test records the electrical activity of the heart and can detect abnormal heart rhythms that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, the No. 1 cause of death for high school athletes on school campuses.
A closer look at impact of open division playoffs in Florida
A new era is ahead for the high school postseason.
The FHSAA Board of Directors voted unanimously on June 9 to approve an open division playoff, featuring the top eight teams regardless of classification. The traditional regional playoffs will continue on as well.
Brian Out Loud
I was 14 or 15 years old when Stacey King came to a shoe store in my hometown of Rockford, Illinois, to sign autographs for a few hours.
King was a rookie with the Chicago Bulls.
Pace’s Makael Williams picks South Alabama
Makael Williams will head into his senior season with his college decision already made.
Pace’s star running back committed to South Alabama on June 13.
Texas Tech next stop for Jayden Heavener
Jayden Heavener has made her decision on where she will play softball next season.
The Pace grad and LSU transfer is headed to national runner-up Texas Tech, announcing her decision on social media on Saturday.
Pace girls basketball team features good mix of talent
In some ways, Pace’s girls basketball looks familiar, with some key players back.
But there are also a lot of new faces.















