Sisters star for Immokalee High softball Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 Jillian Rodriguez signs with Tennessee State; Ava Nunez earns Player of the Year honor IMMOKALEE — Immokalee High School softball coach Ruben Lucio wishes he could have the sensational sister duo of Jillian Rodriguez and Ava Nunez for four years, but he’ll settle for one. Jillian, a senior, and Ava, a freshman,
Seminole Tribe honors defending national champion Seminoles Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 7, 2019 Any time Florida State University and the University of Florida meet in athletics the competitions carry additional significance thanks to the matchup being one of the best rivalries in the nation, no matter the sport. When the defending national champion Seminoles softball team hosted the Gators on April 17 there was
Aubee Billie stars in ‘Miss Saigon’ Education Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 7, 2019 WEST PALM BEACH — If you think "Miss Saigon" is simply a girl meets boy love story, or in this case, a Vietnam teen meets American GI love story, think again. And if you think Aubee Billie is just a typical 15-old-year high school student, think again. For three captivating hours on
Hard Rock Stadium a big hit with tennis stars News Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 4, 2019 MIAMI — Less than a year before it becomes the center of the universe on Feb. 2, 2020 for the Super Bowl, Hard Rock Stadium hosted the biggest stars in tennis for the Miami Open. Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic – winners of a combined 58 Grand Slam titles
Sydnee Cypress starring for ASA Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2019 Sydnee Cypress was nearly unstoppable in the batter’s box during a three-game stretch in March. Cypress, a freshman for the ASA College Miami softball team, batted 7-for-11 with a home run, double and two RBI. The impressive stretch came in mid-March in a win against Rainy River Community College and
No sophomore slump for Cheyenne Nunez Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2019 After an outstanding debut with State College of Florida a year ago, Cheyenne Nunez hasn’t missed a beat this season. As of late March, the former Okeechobee High School standout from the Brighton Reservation led SCF in several offensive categories, including batting average (.347), on base percentage (.446), at bats (118),
Sean Osceola off to fast start with Pasco-Hernando Sports Top News Top Story by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2019 DAVIE — When Sean Osceola takes the mound, the Pasco-Hernando State College baseball team pretty much knows it will be in a game into the later innings regardless of the team’s offensive production. As a freshman starting pitcher, Osceola has adjusted well to the college game after graduating from Okeechobee High
Lexi Foreman, Anadarko win Oklahoma state championship Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2019 There’s a good reason Anadarko High School girls basketball coach Jeff Zinn describes sophomore guard Lexi Foreman as one of the most versatile players he’s ever coached. Foreman, daughter of Alicia Josh Foreman and Matt Foreman, recently capped off a memorable season in Oklahoma as she played a key role on
Another state title for Stubbs sisters; American Heritage dedicates championship to injured Tiana Stubbs Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2019 LAKELAND — American Heritage School athletic director Karen Stearns had just placed a state championship medal around the neck of December Stubbs. Stearns then put a second medal around Stubbs. “And one for Tiana,” Stearns said to December. Indeed, the Patriots’ 58-40 win against Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville) in the Class 6A girls basketball
Big Cypress celebrates opening day for T’ball Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2019 BIG CYPRESS — Hot dogs, music, team photos, new uniforms, live anthem singers, a ceremonial first pitch. Indeed, all the ingredients needed for a baseball opening day were present at Billie Johns Ball Field in Big Cypress as the Outlaws and the Braves opened the 2019 T’ball season March 7. As