Strong start for three Seminoles on Hollywood Hills junior varsity Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Hollywood Hills’ Christian Shaffer (13) and Draycen Osceola (5) double team a Coconut Creek player during a junior varsity game Dec. 5, 2022. (Photo Kevin Johnson) HOLLYWOOD — The Seminole Tribe’s David Nelson, Draycen Osceola and Christian Shaffer are teammates on the Hollywood Hills High School junior varsity basketball team. They’ve
PECS basketball returns to action after two years off Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 PECS’ Ila Trueblood makes a layup in the girls game against Moore Haven on Dec. 15, 2022. (Photo Kevin Johnson) BRIGHTON — Basketballs are once again bouncing on the court at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s gymnasium. After two years with no sports at the school due to the pandemic, the girls and
Overcoming adversity, Kalgary Johns and her horse shine at INFR Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Kalgary Johns smiles as she heads toward a fifth-place finish in the championship round of the Indian National Finals Rodeo on Oct. 22, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Rodeo Ready Photography) Editor's note: This story appeared in the Nov. 30, 2022, issue of The Seminole Tribune. A sixth place finish for Kalgary
Anna Harmon finishes second in cross country championship Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Anna Harmon hoists the team runner-up trophy for the NJCAA National Division II Women's Cross Country Championship while surrounded by her Mesa Community College teammates Nov. 12, 2022, in Tallahassee. Harmon also finished second in the race. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Editor's note: This story appeared in the Nov.
Skyla Osceola, Grant twins grateful for being NSU teammates Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 From left to right, Kyarrah Grant, Skyla Osceola and Kyannah Grant are playing together on the Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball team. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Editor's note: This story appeared in the Nov. 30, 2022, issue of The Seminole Tribune. DAVIE — Life is good for Skyla Osceola, Kyannah Grant and
Gregory Thomas ready to rise for American Heritage Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 Gregory Xavier Thomas, center, is in his sophomore season on the powerful American Heritage football team. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Editor's note: This story appeared in the Nov. 30, 2022, issue of The Seminole Tribune. PLANTATION — When it comes to football, Gregory Xavier Thomas has lofty goals. Similar to many of
Season set to start for Skyla Osceola, NSU basketball Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 The 2022-23 Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball team includes Skyla Osceola (back row, third from right), Kyarrah Grant (24) and Kyannah Grant (31). The Sharks open their season in Nov. 11 in Alabama. Their home opener is set for Nov. 19, 2022, in Davie. (NSU photo) The Nova Southeastern University
Former FSU star’s journey to surgeon includes PECS connection Education Health News Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 A feature about Myron Rolle going from a college and pro football player to a neurosurgeon appeared in the New York Times in October. (New York Times) It wouldn’t be a stretch to say Dr. Myron Rolle’s path to becoming a neurosurgeon went through the Brighton Reservation. The former Florida State University
Strong middle school numbers bode well for Moore Haven volleyball Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Moore Haven Middle School's Marley Jimmie (12), Mohayla Billie (10) and Ada Bruised Head line up in the back row during the Around the Lake Tournament on Oct. 15, 2022, in Brighton. (Photo Kevin Johnson) BRIGHTON – Some of the future talent for Moore Haven High School’s volleyball program was on
Osceola sisters help University win another district title Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 The NSU University School's volleyball team, including the Seminole Tribe's Mary-Sally Osceola (holding sign) and Xiya Osceola (holding the trophy), celebrate after winning the Class 3A-District 13 championship Oct. 20, 2022, in Davie. (Photo Kevin Johnson) DAVIE – Besides being sisters from the Hollywood Reservation, Mary-Sally Osceola and Xiya Osceola have