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The American Warriors, Club wrestling tourney comes to Wiregrass Ranch in Pasco County By Steve Lee

Second-year Wiregrass Ranch High wrestling coach Jamey Ketler established his own club wrestling program after realizing that one did not exist in Pasco County. The American Warriors, comprised mostly of wrestlers from central and east Pasco, completed their second season last Saturday. In a joint effort, the high [...]

Summer Sizzler 2019 at Academy at the Lakes, in Land O'Lakes

Thursday, Aug 01, 2019 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Academy at the Lakes

Academy at the Lakes hosted its Summer Sizzler at the McCormick Campus, in Land O'Lakes. There was tons of family fun activities and entertainment, such as bounce houses, water slides, a dunk tank, face painting, balloons twisting, and more. You were also able to enjoy free hot dogs, [...]

Gators defeat Wildcats 8-3 for third straight district baseball title By Steve Lee

DADE CITY— Land O’ Lakes got a solid start from Brian Holiday and the bats came alive for an 8-3 win over Wesley Chapel in the Class 6A, District 7 baseball final on May 8. That gave the Gators their third straight district title while the Wildcats earned their first playoff berth since 2015. Holiday, a sophomore right-hander, allowed [...]

Wiregrass Ranch High School Football Recognizes Culver's of Wesley Chapel for their Generous Support

Tuesday, May 07, 2019 | On Target Page: New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch High School, All Sports
Wiregrass Ranch Bulls Head Coach Mark Kantor presents Culvert’s owner Marty Roeske with an Official Bull’s Game jersey in recognition of their generous support!

All the folks at Culver’s in Wiregrass / Wesley Chapel are proud to support local education and community building programs that strengthen our friends and [...]

Land O’ Lakes High School Lady Gators rally for 3-2 comeback win over Wesley Chapel Lady Wildcats in District Softball Final By Steve Lee

Down to their last out and trailing Wesley Chapel by a narrow 2-1 margin, the host Gators looked like they might have to settle entering the playoffs as a district runner-up. Callie Turner’s two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning changed that thought, leading Land O’ Lakes to a 3-2 win for [...]

SunLake High School Band Car Show at Car Show at Christian Brothers Automotive, in Land O'Lakes

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2019 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Land O'Lakes Community Events, Sunlake High School
SunLake High School Band Car Show at Christian Brothers Automotive, in Land O'Lakes Christian Brothers Automotive Land O' Lakes. Everyone had fun and saw some wonderful Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Antiques, Exotics, and even New vehicles, the Car Show raised money to help the band and color guard program of Sun Lake High School. [...]

2019 Special Olympics Pasco County Schools Summer Games at Wesley Chapel & River Ridge HS by Pasco County Schools

The 2019 Special Olympics Pasco County Summer Games were hosted at Wesley Chapel High School and River Ridge High School. The Special Olympics Pasco County Summer Games included: races, runs, walks, cycling, bocce, soccer, and tennis and softball throws. The Special Olympic [...]

Wiregrass Ranch High School Football Car Wash Fundraiser at Culver's, Wesley Chapel.

Wiregrass Ranch High School Football held a Car Wash Fundraiser at Culver's, Wesley Chapel.

Academy at the Lakes Fundraiser for the American Childhood Cancer Organization PJammin

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Academy at the Lakes

Academy at the Lakes Middle Division students participated in a National Junior Honor Society fundraiser for the American Childhood Cancer Organization event called "PJammin". Students were invited to wear pajamas for the day, and during Advisory, were visited by Cindy Harmon and her therapy dog, Parker.

Academy at the Lakes National Junior Honor Society Donates Candy to Support Our Troops

Thursday, Nov 15, 2018 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Lutz, Academy at the Lakes

Academy at the Lakes National Junior Honor Society collected 115 pound of candy to be donated to Support Our Troops. Academy at the Lakes is a learning community of shared values dedicated to the success of each individual at school, in the community, and in the world. Academy at the Lakes is a PreK3-12th Grade independent school celebrating the love of learning and the joy in the journey.

Land O' Lakes Weatherford brothers come home. Story by Katherine Smith of Baynews 9

The name Weatherford is synonymous with Land O’ Lakes football. “This is family, so it feels like we’re at home,” Drew Weatherford said. A Weatherford lined up under center for the Gators 11-consecutive years. [...]

Land O'Lakes High dedicates Press Booth to Honor Mike Connor and Family at John Benedetto Field

Wednesday, Oct 03, 2018 | On Target Page: Land O'Lakes, Land O'Lakes High School

Land O'Lakes High School Administration and the Pasco County School Board approved the High School’s Press Box to be renamed “The Mike Connor Family Press Box” during the “Butter Bowl” game against Sunlake. The Connor family has been involved in boosters and impacted sports [...]

Wesley Chapel and Cypress Creek Highlight Week 3 of the 2018 High School Football Season Story by Steve Lee, Photos by Sue Lindner

Wesley Chapel and Cypress Creek Highlight Week 3 of the 2018 High School Football Season Story by Steve Lee, Photos by Sue Lindner

Wiregrass Ranch Volleyball by Susan Lindner

Wednesday, Aug 22, 2018 | On Target Page: Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass Ranch High School

Wiregrass Ranch High School volleyball vs Cypress Creek High School. WRHs won the match 25-21, 25-20 and 25-7. By Susan Lindner.

United Way of Pasco County’s 2018 Stuff the Bus delivers school supplies to help our Pasco County teachers

Many Pasco County families are living on limited budgets where the choice is putting food on the table verses buying school supplies. This does not include the purchase of new clothes and shoes. Children suffer the consequences of not having the basic classroom necessities to learn from day [...]

Senior Scholarship and Recognition Banquet with WRHS Culinary Arts at Wiregrass Ranch High School, in Wesley Chapel

The Senior Scholarship and Recognition Banquet with WRHS Culinary Arts was held on Thursday, May 17, 2018, located at Wiregrass Ranch High School, 2909 Mansfield Blvd, Wesley Chapel. The Scholarship Awards were: Withlacoochee River Electric Company Scholarship…Mr. Corey Littlefield [...]

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