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Kevin Johnson is senior editor. He has worked for The Seminole Tribune since 2014. He was previously an editor, photographer and reporter for newspapers in Southwest Florida and Connecticut. Contact Kevin at kevinjohnson@semtribe.com.

PECS softball honors 8th graders, beats Moore Haven JV

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PECS joins hands in a circle.

PECS joins hands as it gets ready to face Moore Haven JV. (Kevin Johnson) BRIGHTON — After honoring its two eighth graders, the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School softball team won its final home game of the season April 14 against the junior varsity squad from Moore Haven High School. PECS scored

Okeechobee nearly pulls off stunning upset at American Heritage

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Okeechobee coaches Danny Bonilla and Mary Huff speak to the team after its 4-2 loss. The team, in purple and white uniforms, take a knee in a circle around the coaches.

Okeechobee coaches Danny Bonilla and Mary Huff speak to the team after its 4-2 loss against American Heritage in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal May 7. (Kevin Johnson) PLANTATION — When it comes to high school softball in Florida, the American Heritage (Plantation) program is a heavyweight. The Patriots have won

Moore Haven softball wins district championship

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The 2025 Class Rural District 8 softball champions Moore Haven High School. The team poses with the trophy.

The 2025 Class Rural District 8 softball champions Moore Haven High School. (Courtesy photo) Preslynn Baker stamped an exclamation point on her athletic career at Moore Haven High School by belting a grand slam in her second to final game as a Terrier. Baker’s blast helped lead Moore Haven to a

NAYO basketball comes to BC, Hollywood

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Kyrie Huggins holds a basketball, readying to take a shot.

Kyrie Huggins - Rez Ballers Elite 14U boys. (Kevin Johnson) HOLLYWOOD — The NAYO tournament rotation brought the girls and boys basketball tournament to the Seminole Tribe of Florida in April. Players from the Seminole Tribe, Miccosukee Tribe, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Seneca Nation

Billie and Yzaguirre sisters win state championship with ECS

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The ECS team celebrates with a group hug and lots of smiles.

With winning pitcher Hadyn Billie in the center (black visor), the Evangelical Christian School softball team celebrates after winning the Class 1A state championship May 21 in Longwood. ECS defeated Geneva School, 17-14. (Kevin Johnson) LONGWOOD — The Evangelical Christian School softball team, which features five Seminole Tribe of Florida tribal

Moore Haven football welcomes new coach Deric Allen

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Deric Allen watches his Moore Haven High School football players at a spring practice May 15, 2025. Allen is in his first year as the team's head coach. (Photo by Kevin Johnson/The Seminole Tribune) MOORE HAVEN – For some of the rising juniors and seniors on the Moore Haven High School

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