[Times photo: Michael Rondou] Osceola High School players stand during a pregame tribute and the national anthem Friday night before a game against Lakewood in St. Petersburg. Military schools' 'higher mission' Players around the country hit the field again today, trying to put world events out of their minds, at least for the few hours it takes to play the game. Rays pledge a day's pay to relief When baseball returns Tuesday to Yankee Stadium, the donation from players, coaches, staff is expected to be in excess of $250,000 to a fund yet to be chosen. Tampa Bay area teams link to support efforts There aren't a ton of people visiting tampabaymutiny.com right now, whether it be because the Mutiny's season was ended a game early last week, or because there hasn't been much room for soccer in Americans' minds since last week's tragedies.

FAMU faces many holes
The canceled Grambling game has the school scrambling to recoup that payday. The problems don't end there.

Small college notebook
BETHUNE-COOKMAN AT NORFOLK STATE

Game will be good for FSU
The Seminoles have had to endure more than most teams this season.

Gators will see a different UK
The Wildcats, 59-31 losers to UF last year, have a new coach and QB, but will that mean a new outcome?

Motorsports
Safety first again for NASCAR
In a year filled with talk of head restraints and car construction, now there is increased emphasis on looking out for the fans.

Devil Rays
Rekar leads Rays to 7-4 win
Tampa Bay hits three home runs to rally past the Blue Jays.

McRae may stick with 6-man rotation
TORONTO -- The key to being a successful manager at times is flexibility, and manager Hal McRae is open to all kinds of ideas.

Lightning
Complicated tussle leaves Svitov waiting in Russia
Lightning trying to clarify status of its top draft pick, who is said to be serving in his country's military.

Preps
Pinellas football notebook
Keswick Chr. 30, Winter Haven All Saints' 6

Hillsborough football notebook
Cardinal Mooney 69, Tampa Catholic 0

Clearwater tops Countryside on OT kick
CLEARWATER -- After Jon Peattie kicked a 55-yard field goal with 18 seconds left in regulation, just about everyone on the Countryside bench celebrated.

Rested Jefferson outlasts weary Plant 35-20
TAMPA -- Time finally ran out on Plant.

17 carries, 353 yards, 7 scores, 1 player
That's the line for Kwane Doster as he leads Robinson to a 56-0 thrashing of Alonso.

Field goal, flag, boost Pirates
CRYSTAL RIVER -- There are times when a victory comes easily and others when it takes a little luck.

Lakewood fights off fatigue, routs Osceola
The Spartans, coming off a tough loss to Largo on Tuesday, dominate the well-rested Warriors.

Seminole defense comes up big in win
The Warhawks extend their regular-season winning streak to 20 by beating the Eagles 5-0.

Second effort snaps Terriers' streak
TAMPA -- Call it a prayer answered.

Chamberlain hands Wharton first defeat
The Chiefs put themselves in the hunt for the district championship by routing the Wildcats 35-3.

Lecanto gives lesson in opportunism, not history, 27-14
Springstead's two late turnovers give the Panthers their first-ever three-game win streak.

Gaynor rushes to record
The Central running back rolls up 260 yards as the Bears dominate Hernando 21-6.

Wildcats go to 4-0 after rout
Ridgewood's errors, including eight turnovers, help Wesley Chapel to a 54-7 drubbing.

Gators batter Pirates in key SAC contest
DADE CITY -- Drew Weatherford-powered Land O'Lakes whipped lackluster and previously undefeated Pasco 27-12 on Friday night, earning a decisive non-district road victory at W.F. Edwards Stadium.

River Ridge recovers, grabs win
The Knights survive three turnovers to Hudson in the first half to win in overtime, 13-7.

Citrus gets first victory at Wildwood's expense
WILDWOOD -- Isaiah Webb scored two touchdowns and the defense played its best game of the season as Citrus defeated Wildwood 25-12.