Successful season for PECS softball Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 Even before the season wrapped up and even before the team said ‘goodbye’ to its four eighth-graders, the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School softball team had already exceeded the expectations of its coach. With a 6-1 record entering its final day of the season in late April, the Lady Seminoles had generated
Sisters star for Immokalee High softball Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 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 by Kevin Johnson - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 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 by Kevin Johnson - May 7, 2019September 20, 2024 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 by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2019September 20, 2024 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