Report: Angelo Hadley "set up" 14-year-old girl during burglary

UPDATE (May 1): Former Armwood star Angelo Hadley’s latest arrest on three felony counts has resulted in the loss of his football scholarship to the University of North Carolina, and likely far greater problems for the 18-year-old.

According to a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office report , the arresting officer states that Angelo Hadley and older brothers Aubrey, 20, and Adrian Hadley, 23, unlawfully entered a Valrico residence between Feb. 15 and 19 via an rear sliding glass door, which Angelo unlocked for his brothers.  They stole assorted jewelry, cash and a shotgun, all totaling more than $17,000. The Sheriff’s Department says Angelo arranged the burglary.

According to the report, Angelo Hadley “set up the victim’s 14-year-old daughter by having intercourse with the her while the co-defendants unlawfully entered into the victim’s residence and committed the burglary.” Former Armwood quarterback and UNC signee Mywan Jackson is listed as a witness. The Sheriff’s Office would not discuss the roles or statements of any listed witnesses.

The brothers were arrested Wednesday afternoon and all three were released late Thursday after posting bonds. Angelo and Aubrey's bonds are set at $5,000 each, and Adrian's at $10,000. Angelo Hadley also was arrested April 5 and charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious battery with the 14-year-old girl, then was released on $15,000 bail.

Angelo Hadley’s new charges include third-degree grand theft, grand theft of a firearm and armed burglary of a dwelling with firearm possession. Conviction on third-degree felonies can result in up to five years in prison. State records show that Angelo Hadley also was arrested in October 2005 on grand theft third-degree felony and misdemeanor petty theft charges.

Armwood coach Sean Callahan declined comment. Athletic director Don Hill and principal Marc Hutek did not immediately return calls.

UNC sports information director Kevin Best confirmed via e-mail that Hadley “has been released from his national letter of intent to play football at North Carolina.”

Hadley ended his high school career as Armwood’s all-time leader in interceptions; he had a school-record 10 last year. He was a Times all-Hillsborough County first-team selection in 2008.

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High schools: Alabama and Texas postpone games due to swine flu

Athletic associations in Texas and Alabama have shutdown high school sporting events after cases of swine flu were discovered in those states.

Could Florida be next?

Florida High School Athletic Association spokeswoman Cristian Alvarez said the state is monitoring the situation regarding the swine flu virus.

"Since there are no known cases of the swine flu in Florida, events will proceed as schedule," Alvarez wrote in an e-mail to the Times. "In the event that a case (or cases) is discovered in the state, we will contact the state health department, and take it one step at a time. We understand the severity of the situation and we want to keep our student-athletes, coaches, officials and spectators safe."

Texas and Alabama have confirmed cases of swine flu. Texas has suspended events through May 11; Alabama until May 5.

"Right now, we are being advised by our Medical Advisory Committee to shut down all activities until further notice," Steve Savarese, executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association said. "We hope to be able to resume activities by next Tuesday, but right now we must study the situation and take it one day at a time."

The postponements come when many states are in the midst of postseason play. Florida currently has playoffs in most spring sports with state track and field finals to begin Friday.

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UNC revokes Hadley's scholarship

UPDATE (12:06 P.M.) Former Armwood star Angelo Hadley has had his scholarship revoked by the University of North Carolina, the school announced Wednesday morning.

When contacted earlier by the Times via e-mail, UNC sports information director Kevin Best indicated he was not aware of Hadley's second felony arrest this month. Best later confirmed via e-mail that Hadley "has been released from his national letter of intent to play football at North Carolina."

Armwood coach Sean Callahan declined comment.

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Former Armwood star Hadley arrested again

Former Armwood football player Angelo Hadley was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with three felony counts, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office online arrest report.

Hadley, who signed a scholarship offer to play football at North Carolina in February, was charged with third-degree grand theft, grand theft of a firearm and armed burglary of a dwelling with firearm possession, all third-degree felonies.

It is the second time this month Hadley, who turned 18 in September, had been arrested. On April 5, he was arrested and charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious battery. He was released that morning on $15,000 bond.

According to the most recent arrest report, Hadley was arrested at 12000 Highway 92 East, the address for Armwood High School, at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. He was being held at Orient Road Jail on no bond Wednesday night.

Hadley ended his high school career as Armwood's all-time leader in interceptions. He was a Times All-Hillsborough County first-team selection this fall.

A text message to Armwood coach Sean Callahan wasn't immediately returned Wednesday evening.

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Boys basketball: Henson named USA Today second-team All American

Sickles star and North Carolina signee John Henson has hauled in another honor - second-team USA Today All American, better than any other player in Florida.

The 6-foot-10, 210 pound forward averaged 17.8 points, 12.3 rebounds and 6.1 blocks last season. Henson also was named a McDonald's All American and a Parade All American.

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Football: Plant announces three college choices

Plant coach Robert Weiner announced Wedneday three football players have made their college choices and will celebrate the event Thursday afternoon at the school's field house.

The players are lineman Austin Clark (University of California - Berkeley), fullback Chris Hesson (Jacksonville University) and defensive back Walter Hudnall (South Carolina State).

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Boys Basketball: Freedom hires former Nature Coast coach Priddy

Freedom has almost filled its coaching vacancies after hiring Travis Priddy as its new boys basketball coach Wednesday. He replaces Randy Grenon, who resigned following a 5-19 season.

Priddy comes way of Savannah (Ga.) Country Day where he coached the past two seasons. He coached Nature Coast's boys basketball team from 2004-07, guiding the Sharks to their first playoff appearance (2006-07) in school history. His Hornets went 15-9 last season and 17-9 the year before. He led teams to back-to-back playoff appearances.

So why come back to the bay area?

"I got married to a Tampa girl," Priddy said. "You know how that goes. She has a nice job in Tampa. There's declining economy here and the school has declining numbers. Freedom has a lot of potential."

Freedom recently hired Laurie Pacholke, formerly at Land O'Lakes, to take over as the girls basketball coach. And James Harrell officially steps into the spotlight as Freedom's football coach when spring practice begins Friday. He has been running Freedom's offseason conditioning program since he was hired in February.

-- IZZY GOULD
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