After two cupcake victories for Port Charlotte, the Pirates will quickly have to turn the page to begin preparing for the “Big One.” Although, if you ask coach Jordan Ingman, next week’s rivalry game against Charlotte is just another game … read more.

PUNTA GORDA — There were multiple storylines throughout Friday night’s homecoming game against Cape Coral at Charlotte High School. There was the way the Tarpons’ offense bounced back from a shutout, the way the defense was impenetrable and senior lineman … read more.

ENGLEWOOD — Lemon Bay coach Don Southwell probably didn’t have a good night’s sleep last night. He had to be playing in his mind the two Manta Rays drives inside the Booker 5-yard line that ended in interceptions, which provided … read more.

NORTH PORT — Elijah Davis ran for two touchdowns and Anthony Marino threw for two more as Palmetto overcame a slow start to defeat North Port, 37-0 in a District 7A-11 matchup Friday night at the Preserve. The Tigers stopped … read more.

PORT CHARLOTTE — If you attended both Friday night’s Port Charlotte football game against Island Coast and last week’s contest with Ida Baker, you might have thought you had deja vu. Just like a week ago, the Pirates used a … read more.

PORT CHARLOTTE — For most Port Charlotte fans, Thursday’s District 7A-10 championship against Charlotte was 24 years in the making. But for coach Kevin Krause, it was just one. When Krause took the program over the summer, he looked into … read more.

CAPE CORAL (3-3, 2-1) AT CHARLOTTE (3-3, 2-1) Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Last week: Cape Coral 34, Island Coast 0; North Fort Myers 41, Charlotte 0. Last season: Charlotte 42, Cape Coral 0. Players to watch: Cape Coral: Dwayne Emilus (Sr., … read more.

PORT CHARLOTTE — You can pick out any name on the Port Charlotte football roster, and in all probability that player has some sort of injury. That’s just the way this season has gone for the Pirates, but they’re not … read more.

NAPLES — The Port Charlotte girls and Lemon Bay boys swim teams each brought home some hardware from Thursday’s District 2A-10 Championship. Led by Pirate Makenzie Miller and Manta Ray Gage Denson, the teams each finished in second place. The … read more.

ENGLEWOOD — Everyone knows Hunter Scott can swim. That’s no secret. The Lemon Bay senior finished second in the 200-yard freestyle at last year’s state championship and fourth in the 500 freestyle. Plenty of colleges have noticed Scott’s ability and … read more.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Port Charlotte has a chance to do something today it hasn’t done in 24 years — win a district volleyball championship. The top-seeded Pirates advanced to the District 7A-10 final with a 3-0 sweep (25-15, 25-11, 25-18) … read more.

PUNTA GORDA — The District 7A-10 tournament was essentially just a formality. Early in the season, it became evident a district title would come down to Charlotte and Port Charlotte. The Tarpons formally advanced to the championship with a 3-0 … read more.

LEHIGH ACRES — For the past few years, Riverdale High School has been the place where the North Port High School girls volleyball team’s season has gone to end. On Tuesday, during the semifinal of the District 8A-12 volleyball tournament, … read more.

ENGLEWOOD — Way back on Aug. 29, Ida Baker took Lemon Bay to five sets before the Manta Rays ultimately prevailed. The Manta Rays expected a similar match in Monday’s District 7A-10 quarterfinal and that’s exactly what they got in … read more.

PUNTA GORDA — Monday’s District 7A-10 quarterfinal matchup between Charlotte High School and Island Coast did not have a playoff feel to it. The intensity of a playoff atmosphere was missing as the relaxed Tarpons cruised to a 3-0 (25-2, … read more.

North Port missed out on regionals by four strokes Monday at the District 3A-14 Tournament, finishing with a 331 behind Venice’s 327. Two Bobcats advanced individually, with Zack Kubik moving on after a round of 75 and Chad Baker joining … read more.

PUNTA GORDA – Charlotte golf coach Josh Hoffart knew his team had the talent to compete with anyone in the field in the District 3A-15 tournament on Monday afternoon. Two of his players carded scores that were equal or better … read more.

LAKE SUZY — That the Charlotte boys golf team advanced to regionals on Monday should come as no surprise. Of the 22 golfers that took part in the District 3A-15 golf tournament at Kingsway Country Club, 18 of them would … read more.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Familiar schools hoisted the district championship trophies Monday, but it was an unfamiliar name who posted a career-best to lead Port Charlotte’s boys to their fourth straight district title. Freshman Zach Starkey notched a career-low 79 to … read more.

PUNTA GORDA — Becky Davis is like her father in one particular way — they both like golf. “He’s a golfer, but not a very good one. But he is,” Becky Davis jokes. Becky, on the other hand, is very … read more.