Jillian Rodriguez plays key role in historic win for Immokalee High School softball Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2018April 4, 2018 IMMOKALEE — For what seems like forever, Naples High School softball has ruled Collier County. For many years Naples was the state’s most dominant team, something Immokalee painfully knew first-hand. No softball program in Florida has won more state championships than Naples (10), which used to pound its county competition –
Ahfachkee shows improvement in track and field Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2018 FORT LAUDERDALE — Ahfachkee School’s young track and field team lacks numbers, but not heart. This year’s squad features three high school runners and one middle school runner. Coach and Athletic Director Matthew Beckham wanted to see more kids on the team as it embarked on its second year of competition. “I
Pool tournament fills up Classic Gym Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — The sounds of pool balls smacking each other filled the Hollywood Classic Gym in early March. More than a dozen pool tables were set up on the basketball court for the Chairman’s Pool Tournament that drew a large turnout from youngsters and adults. The junior section, which was broken
Skyla Osceola finishes freshman season as NSU’s leader in assists, defensive rebounds Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2018 DAVIE — The Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball team made a push toward the end of its regular season by winning three of its final four games, but the momentum didn’t carry over to the postseason. The 2017-18 season for NSU, seeded No. 6, ended Feb. 28 with a 90-84
Dominic Osceola completes undefeated football season Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2018 Dominic Osceola’s first sports season playing for Brandon Academy turned out to be one to remember. Dominic, a fourth-grader, was a left/right rusher on the school’s Silver flag football team that went undefeated. The Scorpions finished with a 12-0 record. Their perfect season culminated with a 25-14 win against Florida College
Stubbs sisters help American Heritage win first state title Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2018April 4, 2018 LAKELAND — Tiana Stubbs and December Stubbs, of the Hollywood Reservation, combined for 16 points as American Heritage captured its first girls basketball state championship March 1. The Patriots, who flexed their advantage in size, speed and strength at both ends, proudly clutched the Class 6A trophy amid a celebration
Polk County History Center features plenty of Seminole history Arts & Entertainment by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2018 BARTOW — It doesn’t take long for visitors to the Polk County History Center to realize the significant role Seminoles played in the area. Located in the Old Polk County Courthouse on East Main Street in the heart of downtown Bartow, the museum features a large glass display case that houses
Plenty of stars filled Hard Rock Live for 13 years Arts & Entertainment by Kevin Johnson - April 3, 2018 HOLLYWOOD — After showcasing some of the biggest names in entertainment for more than a dozen years, Hard Rock Live, which opened in 2005, hosted its final show Feb. 24. Comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld was the last performer in the 5,500-seat indoor arena which is slated to be demolished as
PECS girls win second straight Around the Lake championship Sports by Kevin Johnson - February 28, 2018January 12, 2023 BRIGHTON – The Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School girls basketball team concluded its nearly perfect season Feb. 3 by winning the Around the Lake Conference girls tournament in Brighton. PECS wrapped up a 13-1 season by defeating Osceola Middle School, 47-26, in the championship game. Adryauna Baker paced a well-balanced offense with
Yearling edges PECS in boys Around the Lake championship Sports by Kevin Johnson - February 28, 2018 BRIGHTON – In the Around the Lakes Conference boys tournament, Yearling Middle School edged Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School, 35-32, in a hard-fought championship game Feb. 7 on PECS’ home court. Jorge Arias led Yearling with 13 points followed by Daniel Mingo (8), Trey Williams (6), Jay Thomas (4), Brandon Santiago