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Lecanto, Citrus hold their ground at Weeki Wachee
BROOKSVILLE — In perhaps their biggest test since Week 2 of the regular season, the Lecanto and Citrus High girls
Lecanto boys race to third at Weeki Wachee Invitational
Crystal River High teammates Eli Richardson (704) and David Wyman (706) attempt to fend off a pack of runners as they approach the finish line. Wyman placed 50th with Richardson coming in 51st as both set ne...
Lecanto tops Citrus in rain-shortened swim meet
LECANTO — A heavy rain storm cut short the swim meet Tuesday between Lecanto and Citrus at the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA, but the official results will stand as
Panthers swim past Pirates
LECANTO — There were outstanding performances in the pool from both swim teams Thursday afternoon at the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA, but at the end of the action, Lecanto’s
Warriors battle another top opponent
LECANTO — Two very different powerful offenses were on display Friday night at Warrior Park, and it made for a very entertaining Sunshine State Athletic Association football game.
Lecanto sweeps team titles at Crystal River Invitational
CRYSTAL RIVER — If a boost in confidence is what the Lecanto and Citrus cross country teams needed on Saturday, then that’s exactly what the Panthers and Hurricanes got at
Warriors start fast, can’t finish
LECANTO – For the first half of the first game on Thursday night, the Seven Rivers Christian volleyball team seemed poised for an upset.
Lecanto's DiMase discusses win over Citrus
Kennedy DiMase of Lecanto had a huge all-around game in a win over rival Citrus on Aug. 27 at home. Hear what the Panther junior had to say about the
Lecanto, Citrus boys battle through early-season growing pains
INVERNESS — While girls’ teams are making early-season noise on the trials, early-season struggles continue for both the Lecanto and Citrus High boys cross country teams as each are battling
Panthers handle ’Canes for season’s first win
LECANTO – Coming into Friday night’s game, Lecanto senior Kayden Koehl’s only experience at quarterback came as a JV backup his freshman and sophomore seasons.
Panthers sweep rival Citrus
Lecanto's Kennedy DiMase (2), Adelyn Mirabile (3) and Autumn Maruszczak (15) celebrate Thursday night after a kill by DiMase during a three-set victory at home over county rival Citrus.
Summers pulls away late for title
LECANTO – Seven Rivers Christian’s Mary Summers did what she does best Saturday at the season-opening Lecanto High School Cross Country Invitational: win.
Panthers must rely on youth movement this season
Lecanto enters this football season having not dropped a county game to Citrus or Crystal River since 2019.
Lecanto sand mine faces vote
A proposed 70-acre sand mine in Lecanto will go before county commissioners Tuesday, with nearby residents and the developer facing off over the future of the property.
Lecanto home struck by lighting, smoke pours from garage: CCFR
A presumed lightning strike ignited a garage fire at a Lecanto home on Monday afternoon. Citrus County Fire Rescue crews responded quickly to contain the smoke and cut power to the home.
Fire marshal investigating cause of Lecanto mobile home fire
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a mobile home in Lecanto late Saturday night.
Summer R.I.S.E. gives Citrus County seniors head start on life after graduation
LECANTO — About 150 Citrus County students entering their senior year spent Monday looking beyond graduation as they gathered at the College of Central Florida’s Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus for
Driver program gives teens hands-on experience behind the wheel
LECANTO — Some young drivers sailed through the Teen Driver Challenge training course smoothly. Others picked up – and deposited elsewhere – a cone or two along the way.
Building better volleyball players
LECANTO – Wanda Grey stood on the court Thursday night, watching her players scrimmage in the Lecanto High gym where she has coached many games over the past few high
DEP proposes changes to Lecanto station
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is proposing changes to the air permit for a natural gas compressor station in Lecanto, saying the revisions would not increase pollution or allow
Flag football continues growth
LECANTO – As the sun beat down upon Panther Stadium on Monday morning, more than 50 youth flag football players moved about in pass-catching drills under the watchful eyes of
Lecanto Panthers Basketball Camp still going strong after 35 years
Lecanto boys' basketball head coach Frank Vilardi discusses the 35th year of the Lecanto Panthers Basketball Camp.
Lecanto man's estate awaits governor's signature
A pair of bills are now before Gov. Ron DeSantis that would pay millions of dollars to the estate of a Lecanto man who lost his leg when hit by