Category: Sports

By Jorden Pompey Sports Beat Reporter The University of South Florida Bulls are looking for redemption after being voted fifth in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) pre-season rankings. The Bulls also have three pre-season AAC selections.  East Carolina University received the top of the AAC preseason rankings, although, USF received one first-place vote.  It has… Continue reading USF baseball looks to follow in the footsteps of basketball and football

Ethan Petry is in his sophomore season at the University of South Carolina after a promising freshman year. Experts believe the Tampa Bay native may soon be destined for the MLB draft. By: Avery Schaub Community & Culture Ethan Petry, a standout from Wesley Chapel’s Cypress Creek High School, emerged with remarkable promise on the… Continue reading Tampa baseball standout gaining nationwide recognition

By Timony Katon Sports Beat Reporter In September 2019, California became the first state to allow student-athletes to receive money for their name, image, and likeness, otherwise known as NIL. This started a domino effect, as other states passed the same law, which led to the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruling in June 2021 that… Continue reading USF Scores Big with NIL Recipient Sofia Chepenik

A new sport is gaining momentum: a blend of tennis & ping-pong. By Aiden Connell Community Beat Reporter Whether it is curiosity, injury recovery, or just plain boredom,  humans are constantly seeking new ways to challenge each other and have some fun. From the likes of wrestling in ancient times, to the modern-day Spikeball, a… Continue reading The Rise of Pickleball