Estero High School Football

It didn’t take long for Eric McFadden to pick up where he left off last season.

While the games are just exhibitions, St. John Neumann and Estero will have their hands full as they play the area’s first spring football contests this week.

A staple of high school football and a rite of passage for many young athletes could be eliminated in Collier County if new rules are passed by the state's prep sports governing body.

Estero High quarterback Ryan Sides has committed to Ohio Northern University, Estero football coach Rich Dombroski said today.

Notes from area spring football practices

The first day of May marks the start of spring football practice in Florida and the enthusiasm and excitement that comes with a new season.

When Zach Culvahouse arrived at Estero High School four years ago, there was no indication that a future college wide receiver had just walked through the door.

One local high school football player could make a name for himself in the recruiting world this weekend, which could eventually lead to a college scholarship.

The games might be the same next high school football season, but there will be plenty of changes on the sidelines.

2012 week-by-week schedules

2012 team-by-team schedules

Naples High School easily won the third annual Ironman Challenge weighlifting tournament on Saturday at Estero High School.

The Denver Broncos have placed the franchise tag on Matt Prater, giving them the right to match any offer other teams might present to the kicker with one of the most powerful legs in NFL history.

How locals in the NFL fared in this weekend's divisional playoff games:

How locals in the NFL fared in the wild-card round of the playoffs: