Moore Haven finds groove in postseason Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 (Editor’s note: Moore Haven’s regional final playoff game against Champagnat Catholic was scheduled to be played Nov. 22, after the Tribune’s deadline). FORT LAUDERDALE — After a few splendid seasons, Moore Haven High School football appeared headed toward a mediocre campaign this fall, but thanks to a pair of upsets in
Another leading role for Aubee Billie in ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Arts & Entertainment Community News by Kevin Johnson - December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 WEST PALM BEACH — One of these days Aubee Billie isn’t going to be shocked when she lands a leading role. But that time hasn’t arrived yet for the budding young actress and singer from the Brighton Reservation. As a sophomore at The King’s Academy prep school last spring, she
Ahfachkee volleyball shows promise as brief season ends Community Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — If you blinked, you may have missed the home portion of the Ahfachkee School volleyball schedule. The team played its only home match of the season Sept. 30 against the Moore Haven High School junior varsity squad. With several middle schoolers on its roster and many players brand
Soccer makes popular debut at PECS Community Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 SEBASTIAN — Jovanny Torres wasn’t sure what kind of response he would get from Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students when he asked at the school’s open house about starting a soccer team. The response was overwhelming. Twenty kids – including four girls – signed up to be a part
Silas Madrigal, Kamani Smith among seniors honored by Okeechobee High School football Community News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 OKEECHOBEE — Five minutes remained in a first half that had already been an impressive senior night game for Silas Madrigal. The senior safety broke up a couple passes and made a handful of tackles, including two touchdown-saving stops, one coming when he dragged a Westwood ball carrier to the
Tribe’s princesses shine at FSU homecoming Community Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - November 1, 2019November 4, 2019 Durante Blais-Billie, Aubee Billie crown king and queen to wrap up busy week TALLAHASSEE — During a few whirlwind days in late October, the Seminole Tribe princesses extended their charm, grace and smiles from one end of the state to the other. They smashed guitars to christen The Guitar Hotel, crowned Florida
Plenty of learning experiences for young Ahfachkee volleyball team Community Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 7, 2019October 9, 2019 HOLLYWOOD — The final scores might not matter as much as the learning experiences this season for a very young Ahfachkee School volleyball team. A majority of the squad is comprised of middle school students, yet it is a high school varsity team, one that faces high school opponents like
Kaleb Thomas strives for memorable senior season on OHS cross country Community Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 4, 2019October 9, 2019 BOCA RATON — Kaleb Thomas wants to make his final high school cross country season one to remember. So the determined Okeechobee High School senior trained this past summer in a way he had never before. He left a lot of sweat on the Brighton Reservation in preparation
Moore Haven football rebounds from slow start Community Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 4, 2019October 9, 2019 MOORE HAVEN — Losing football games at Moore Haven High School has been rare the past few years, but when this year’s squad started 0-2, nobody was reaching for the panic button. Rather the Terriers simply kept working hard and it’s paid off. The Terriers rebounded from the slow start
Andrew Fish, St. Thomas football make their college debut Community News Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - October 4, 2019October 9, 2019 MIAMI GARDENS — Andrew Fish was part of a new era that St. Thomas University and its fans welcomed as the school’s football team made its debut. With Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert III and former Dolphins great Nat Moore watching from the sideline, the St. Thomas football team played