None of the Sunlake High girls weightlifters grew up dreaming of pumping iron, but the Seahawks all agree the activity has positively changed their lives forever.

“I was very timid before joining the team,” said senior Celina Romera, who has been on the squad for three years. “I wasn’t very confident in any part of my life. As I grew and got stronger I realized what I can do when I set my mind to it. “It’s not just the physical benefits...

The Wildcats (5-4) reached back-to-back regional finals the last two seasons with Karim Nohra as coach, but he was not retained after the season. He is currently coaching at Academy at the Lakes.

A few weeks ago it was uncertain who would lead the Wesley Chapel High girls basketball team, but new coach Shawn Brown has brought the team together despite having no summer workouts or preseason.

Bishop McLaughlin High School defeats Academy at the Lakes 5 to 0 in Boys Soccer action.

Land O’ Lakes High is known for its Pasco County record 14 straight football playoff appearances, but when the season shifts to winter the boys soccer team has its own streak. The Gators (6-0) have won six straight district championships and reached the postseason the last seven seasons. This year 10 seniors return for another title run

The Land O Lakes Swamp Fest returned for its third season. This great community event had all of the same fun and excitement the people of Land O’Lakes have come to know as well as more entertainment, food, unique vendors and more at the Land O' Lakes Community Center. …Jacqui Sanborn and her daughter Brianna Hancock 2 enjoy the slide at the Land O Lakes Swamp Fest. …Lilly Anna Sarango 6 ½ has a ball taking a stroll inside the Walking Water Ball at the Land O Lakes Swamp Fest. … Brooke Baynham 7 Emily Proctor 7 Shane Proctor 8 and Amory Alexander 8 wait in line to ride the Ferris Wheel at the Land O Lakes Swamp Fest. Area school kids stood in line to ride the Fire Ball at the Land O Lakes Swamp Fest.

Trailing for nearly the entire game, Land O’Lakes’ once promising season was slipping away, but that’s when quarterback Stevie Weatherford rescued the Gators , engineering an 80-yard drive to put Land O’Lakes in front...