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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.

Annika Anderson wins state championship with Newton County

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Tribe mourns passing of President Holt

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HOLLYWOOD — Hundreds of Seminole Tribe of Florida tribal members and others filled the First Seminole Baptist Church in Hollywood on June 12 to pay their respects to President James Holt II. He was remembered for the love he had for his family and the tribe, and as a hard-working

OB Osceola III commits to Florida State baseball

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OB Osceola III (This story is in the May 31, 2023, issue of the Seminole Tribune). NAPLES — The Seminole Tribe’s OB Osceola III couldn’t say no to the phone call, even though it came in the middle of his game. He also couldn’t say no to the offer that came on the

NSU falls to Florida Southern in conference quarterfinal

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Nova Southeastern University's bench watches a 3-point shot by Kyannah Grant (Navajo/Choctaw) against Florida Southern College in a Sunshine State Conference quarterfinal Feb. 28, 2023, in Davie. Florida Southern won, 69-67. Grant led NSU with 15 points. (Photo Kevin Johnson) DAVIE – Despite a team-high 15 points from Kyannah Grant

PECS girls conclude season with championship win

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The Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School girls basketball team shows who is No. 1 after winning the Around the Lake tournament championship Jan. 14, 2023, in Brighton. Front row, left to right, are Zoie Foster-Snow, Elainna Fonseca, Adreaonna Gore, Eriyana McQueen, Melaine Bonilla, Kulipa Julian, Cherrish Micco and Ila Trueblood. In

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