Winter sports preview: through the eyes of leaders

It’s that time of the year again, and the varsity soccer team has been practicing and working on their game since captain’s practices over the summer. After falling short in the regional semi finals last year, second year head coach Blake Hoonhout has the team’s hopes set high this season. Last year, the Falcons graduated Diaurmid Harkin, Tyler Katchen, and Sean Rodriguez. Despite the loss o...

After last season’s loss against Parrish Community in the district semi-finals, the Falcon basketball team is as hungry as ever. Coach Matthew Fletcher has stepped up to the role of head coach this year, and he has the squad’s hopes set on bringing back a second district championship trophy to Hoagland.  Last year, the team graduated seniors Connor Davis and Matthew Konkol. Connor’s playmaki...

With the soccer season just underway, the girls varsity soccer team is ready to roll. The squad has been practicing since October, and after losing to St. Pete High in the playoffs last year, The Lady Falcons are ready to get back on the pitch. Last year, the Falcons graduated seniors Emma Craig, Sofia Sanchez, Stacie Burgess, Kayleigh Vogt, Carly Lansberg, Elle Johnston, Taylor Vara, Sara Schnur...

The girls basketball program has had tremendous success in the past few years. Led by third year head coach David Gaulman, the girls are ready to keep their winning reputation.  Last year, the team graduated seniors Kayleigh Vogt and Noelle Bencie. Fortunately, the team has their whole starting five returning: Maddy Boehm, Ava Rogers, Nikole Cosentino, Megan Wolfe, and Jamie Springstead.  Spr...