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 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.

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.

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.

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.

In some ways, Pace’s girls basketball looks familiar, with some key players back.


But there are also a lot of new faces.

Milton’s girls basketball team certainly has some players in place on the roster to be successful this coming season.


But the Panthers are also working to build some depth this summer.

Bryson Brown had a chance to compete overseas in England in May, representing Team USA at the British Weightlifting Championships, and the former Milton Panther enjoyed the opportunity to do it.

Three teams at Milton will have new coaches this coming school year.


Zane Lowe is now the Panthers’ softball coach and Sebastian Brightman is taking the helm of the girls weightlifting team. James Turk is the new boys lacrosse coach.

There are goal posts already in place on a football field at L.E.A.D. Academy.


And here on a sunny morning in early June, the foundation is being laid for the football program here.