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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.

Tribal players, coaches, community help Moore Haven volleyball soar

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The 2021 Moore Haven High School varsity volleyball team includes the Seminole Tribe’s Summer Gopher (1), Ayana Fonseca (3), Preslynn Baker (back row, far left) and Miley Jimmie (back row, third from left). The team is coached by Baker’s mother Mona Baker (far right). Other players on the squad include

Boston Marathon adds Native features in wake of criticism

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Patti Catalano Dillon (Mi’kmaq) set an American marathon record 40 years ago in the Boston Marathon. (Photo B.A.A.) After facing criticism for scheduling its race on the same day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, officials with the Boston Marathon are trying to make amends. The marathon, which is usually held in April but

Basketball league’s ambition is to grow, showcase Native American talent

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The American Basketball Association has launched an initiative to form a league comprised of Native American players. The ABA announced Aug. 23 that the start of the initiative will be a northeast Arizona-based team named Native ABA.The ABA is a professional league that features dozens of teams throughout the country. “Showcasing the

With depth an issue for OHS, Carriss Chilsom-Johns fills multiple roles

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Carriss Chilsom-Johns (1) gets set to make a tackle on a kickoff during Okeechobee’s preseason game against Jupiter Community on Aug. 19, 2021. (Photo Kevin Johnson) JUPITER — There is no doubt that the versatility Carriss Chilsom-Johns brings to the football field will come in handy for Okeechobee High School this

Haskell men’s basketball to play two games in Florida

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Haskell men's basketball during the 2019-20 season (Photo Haskell via Facebook) The men’s basketball team from Haskell Indian Nations University will make a trip to Florida during the 2021-22 season. The team’s schedule includes a game in the Tampa area Jan. 7, 2022, against Florida College in Temple Terrace. The time

Senior year full of highlights for Julius Aquino

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Julius Aquino (Courtesy photo) Before he turned his tassel at Vian High School in Oklahoma on May 28, Julius Aquino turned a few heads with his performance in track and field and football as a senior. The speedy Seminole concluded his high school athletic career on a high note in May by

Young Seminole Warriors show plenty of heart at NAYO

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From left are Seminole Warriors’ Mandi Marbry, Jada Sanchez, Madison Martinez, coach Eric Grimaldo and Angelina Yzaguirre. The team finished with a 3-2 record at the 2021 NAYO softball tournament held in July in Mississippi. (Photo Deon Denson) Just when it looked like the young Seminole Warriors were headed for a

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