Boston Marathon adds Native features in wake of criticism Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 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
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa doles out $500,000 to local charities Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Top News by Kevin Johnson - September 10, 2021October 1, 2021 Dozens of Tampa charity organizations celebrate after each received a $10,000 check from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Sept. 8, 2021. (Photo David Galindo/Seminole Hard Rock Tampa) As a way to celebrate recent milestones, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa decided to help organizations that help others. Fifty
Moore Haven volleyball loaded with Seminole connections, optimism Sports by Kevin Johnson - September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 It didn’t take long for Mona Baker to find plenty of reasons to be optimistic as she began her first season as head coach of the Moore Haven High School varsity volleyball team. Baker was thrilled with the number of girls who attended tryouts for the high school and middle
Basketball league’s ambition is to grow, showcase Native American talent Sports by Kevin Johnson - September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 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 Sports by Kevin Johnson - September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 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
Tribal members fondly remember Bobby Bowden’s special relationship with tribe Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 In a return visit to Florida State after retiring, Bobby Bowden talks with Kyle Doney on the field at Doak Campbell Stadium in 2015. Bowden passed away Aug. 8, 2021,at age 91. (FSU Photography Services) On his way to visiting the Hollywood Reservation in 2006 for the Seminole Tribe’s sports
Haskell men’s basketball to play two games in Florida Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 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 Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 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 Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 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
Rapid ascension lands ‘Fresh’ Walters a Division I scholarship Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 After an outstanding junior season - his first as a high school football player - Roger “Fresh” Walters has received interest from several Division I schools. The St. Lucie West Centennial High School senior wide receiver, cornerback and kick returner has verbally committed to the University of North Carolina at