Greg ‘Zae’ Thomas earns abundance of college offers Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 Greg 'Zae' Thomas (No. 2) covers a teammate during an American Heritage practice May 21, 2024, in Plantation. (Photo Mayli Tommie/Special to the Seminole Tribune) PLANTATION — What a difference a year has made for the Seminole Tribe’s Greg “Zae” Thomas. After the 6-foot-3, 187-pound cornerback finished practice with his
Family, tribal programs put David Osceola on sober, happy, grateful path Community Health by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 David Osceola HOLLYWOOD — After years and years of addiction problems, David Osceola has his life back on the right track thanks to his family and a group of support services in the Seminole Tribe, led by the Guardianship Department. (This article has been edited for brevity and clarity). Tribune: Why did you
A perfect pitch as Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford sings national anthem at FSU game Community News by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford sings the national anthem at Florida State University's baseball game against the University of Miami on April 12, 2024, in Tallahassee. Attendance was 6,700. FSU won the game, 11-7. (FSU Athletics photo) As a freshman double major at Florida State University, Bailey Marie Osceola Latchford doesn’t have
Basketball, cheer, NBA players come to Big Cypress Reservation for spring break camp Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Former NBA player Mario Chalmers, who won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat, is surrounded by campers during the Celebrity Sports Academy spring break camp March 28, 2024, on the Big Cypress Reservation. (Beverly Bidney photo) BIG CYPRESS — Celebrity Sports Academy’s week-long visit to the Big Cypress Reservation for
‘Seminole showdown’ looms as ECS, Moore Haven to meet in regional final Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 The Moore Haven High School softball team with Seminoles, from left, head coach Preston Baker, Halley Balentine, Neska Blissett (United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians), Tahnia Billie, Willo James, Jayleigh Braswell, Preslynn Baker, Carlee Osceola and Teena-Maree Covarrubias. (Kevin Johnson photo) NAPLES – The Seminole Tribe of Florida is guaranteed to
Annika Anderson wins state championship with Newton County Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Annika Anderson holds Mississippi’s Class 4A state championship trophy after the Newton County High School girls volleyball team won the title Oct. 20, 2023. (Courtesy photo)_ The Newton County High School girls volleyball team, which includes the Seminole Tribe’s Annika Anderson, wrapped up an impressive season Oct. 20 by winning
Greg ‘Zae’ Thomas seizes opportunity to shine for Heritage Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 American Heritage cornerback Greg “Zae” Thomas gets ready to face Naples on Oct. 20, 2023, in Plantation. (Photo Kevin Johnson) PLANTATION — American Heritage (Plantation) football coach Mike Smith doesn’t mind getting pleasant surprises, and the play of cornerback Greg “Zae” Thomas this season definitely falls into that category. Last season
PECS volleyball eyes another perfect season Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 The Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School varsity volleyball team had plenty of reasons to smile after keeping its undefeated season alive with a win against Moore Haven Middle School on Sept. 18, 2023. From left to right are Ciani Smith, Amalia Estrada, Jalene Smith, Jaelle Weiman, Kulipa Julian, Melaine Bonilla,
Ojibwe hockey legend Henry Boucha dies at 72 Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Henry Boucha with the WHA's Minnesota Fighting Saints. (U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame) Henry Boucha (Ojibwe), who is described in his U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame profile as the “most electrifying player in Minnesota hockey history,” died Sept. 18, according to media reports. He was 72. “He was the most colorful hockey
Seminoles help spark Moore Haven volleyball Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Tribal members on the Moore Haven High School varsity volleyball team are, from left to right, Marley Jimmie, Ayana Fonseca, Preslynn Baker, Summer Gopher and Miley Jimmie. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Update: The Moore Haven High School girls volleyball team finished its regular season with a 10-2 record. The Terriers will face