Gregory Thomas ready to rise for American Heritage Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Gregory Xavier Thomas, center, is in his sophomore season on the powerful American Heritage football team. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Editor's note: This story appeared in the Nov. 30, 2022, issue of The Seminole Tribune. PLANTATION — When it comes to football, Gregory Xavier Thomas has lofty goals. Similar to many of
Season set to start for Skyla Osceola, NSU basketball Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 The 2022-23 Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball team includes Skyla Osceola (back row, third from right), Kyarrah Grant (24) and Kyannah Grant (31). The Sharks open their season in Nov. 11 in Alabama. Their home opener is set for Nov. 19, 2022, in Davie. (NSU photo) The Nova Southeastern University
Former FSU star’s journey to surgeon includes PECS connection Education Health News Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 A feature about Myron Rolle going from a college and pro football player to a neurosurgeon appeared in the New York Times in October. (New York Times) It wouldn’t be a stretch to say Dr. Myron Rolle’s path to becoming a neurosurgeon went through the Brighton Reservation. The former Florida State University
Strong middle school numbers bode well for Moore Haven volleyball Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Moore Haven Middle School's Marley Jimmie (12), Mohayla Billie (10) and Ada Bruised Head line up in the back row during the Around the Lake Tournament on Oct. 15, 2022, in Brighton. (Photo Kevin Johnson) BRIGHTON – Some of the future talent for Moore Haven High School’s volleyball program was on
Osceola sisters help University win another district title Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 The NSU University School's volleyball team, including the Seminole Tribe's Mary-Sally Osceola (holding sign) and Xiya Osceola (holding the trophy), celebrate after winning the Class 3A-District 13 championship Oct. 20, 2022, in Davie. (Photo Kevin Johnson) DAVIE – Besides being sisters from the Hollywood Reservation, Mary-Sally Osceola and Xiya Osceola have
PECS volleyball honors 8th graders, sets sights on tournament Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 14, 2022October 16, 2022 Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School eighth graders on the varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams were honored Oct. 12, 2022, prior to their final regular season home game. Standing, from left, are Joleyne Nunez, Hannah Platt, Bailey Bowers and Delilah Young. Kneeling, from left, are Tehya Nunez, Ila Trueblood, Harmany Urbina
Pros come to Brighton for first Extreme Seminole Showdown Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Professional bull rider Ernie Courson Jr., from Okeechobee, has plenty of support behind him as he rides a bull at the Extreme Seminole Showdown in September 2022 at the Fred Smith Rodeo Arena in Brighton. (Photo Jessica Burns) If Shane Proctor needed a good luck charm, the students at Pemayetv Emahakv
Tigertail tournament resumes with support from Indian Country Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Joseph Osceola takes a jump shot while guarded by Charlie Frye, right, and Preston Baker on Sept. 8, 2022, the first night of the 13th annual Tigertail Brothers Memorial Tournament in Big Cypress. (Photo Beverly Bidney) Each year the annual Tigertail Brothers Memorial Tournament rekindles the fond basketball memories Minnie
Seminoles starring for Okeechobee High School volleyball Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Giselle Micco sets the ball during Okeechobee’s varsity match against South Fork on Sept. 7, 2022, at Okeechobee High School. (Photo Kevin Johnson) OKEECHOBEE — It didn’t take long for Giselle Micco to make a good impression on the Okeechobee High School varsity volleyball team. This season marks her first year
Ian slams SWFL, but mostly spares reservations News Top News by Kevin Johnson - October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 The Seminole Tribe of Florida's mobile command vehicle arrived at the Brighton Reservation to provide assistance related to Hurricane Ian. (Courtesy photo) Although deadly Hurricane Ian decimated parts of Southwest Florida, it spared the Seminole Tribe’s reservations from major damage. The consensus from tribal officials was the tribe dodged a big bullet. After