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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. He also worked for more than a decade in management and public relations for a hockey program in New England that produced several college and NHL players. Contact Kevin at kevinjohnson@semtribe.com.

High school softball game features two Seminole head coaches

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Seminole coaches and players gather after the Moore Haven versus Okeechobee softball game April 23, 2021, at Okeechobee High School. From left in front row, Moore Haven head coach Jaryaca Baker, Summer Gopher, Preslynn Baker, Lexi Thomas, Elle Thomas, Illa Trueblood, Aaryn King, Tehya Nunez, Moore Haven assistant coach Brianna

NABI plans for a full field in Phoenix

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After being canceled a year ago due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Native American Basketball Invitational will return in 2021. The NABI Foundation announced April 27 that a full field of 128 all-Native American and Indigenous teams, including from the Seminole Tribe, will compete in the Phoenix area July 11-17. The

FGCU catcher Ahnie Jumper earns praise for her leadership

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Ahnie Jumper gets set for a play at the plate in the first inning of FGCU’s senior day game against Jacksonville on April 25, 2021, in Fort Myers. (Photo Kevin Johnson) FORT MYERS — From the coach to the players, the comments about Ahnie Jumper contained a common theme: leadership. Whether it’s

FGCU softball falls to No. 3 Florida, 3-0

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Florida Gulf Coast University catcher Ahnie Jumper, of the Big Cypress Reservation, protects the plate during the Eagles' 3-0 loss to No. 3 Florida on April 21, 2021, in Fort Myers. (Photo Beverly Bidney) The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team’s bats never got on track against Natalie Lugo and the

1,000-point scorer Lexi Foreman named to Oklahoma Native All State team

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Lexi Foreman After producing strong all around numbers, Anadarko High School senior guard/forward Lexi Foreman earned a spot on the 2021 Oklahoma Native All State girls basketball team. Foreman (Seminole Tribe of Florida/Kiowa/Sac and Fox) was one of 20 players selected to the team, which recognizes the top Native American players in

WNBA team’s new uniforms honor Mohegan Tribe

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This new Connecticut Sun uniform has "Keesusk" on the front, which is the Mohegan word for sun. (Courtesy Connecticut Sun) The Connecticut Sun will wear uniforms that pay tribute to the culture and history of the WNBA team's owner. The Sun are owned by the Mohegan Tribe and play home games at

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