Harris, Baker provide strength at both ends of court for Moore Haven Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018 NAPLES — The Moore Haven High School boys basketball roster underwent some mid-season changes, but the Brighton Reservation’s Donovan Harris and Ivess Baker have remained consistent contributors for the Terriers, who neared the end of January with a 9-9 record. Harris, a 6-foot freshman guard, scored 11 points and snagged four
NSU’s Skyla Osceola in midst of smooth first year Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018 DAVIE — Wherever she has played basketball – from Seminole teams to American Heritage School to travel ball – Skyla Osceola has always been regarded as a smart player with exceptional court awareness skills and knowledge. Now Osceola has carried her hoop intelligence to the next level, which, for the former
Offense shines for Ahfachkee boys basketball Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — Cicero Osceola didn’t have to look at his team’s statistics to know that the Ahfachkee High School Warriors boys basketball squad needs to play tougher defense. The remarkable 72 points scored by one player on the other team – Everglades City senior scoring machine Scout Morris –
Seminole teams win NASA championships Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018 The path to winning the NASA men’s basketball championship was filled with challenges for the South Florida Young Bulls even before they stepped onto the court at the Seneca Nation of Indians’ Cattaraugus Community Center. Some members of the team, whose six-man roster included Seminoles’ Trewston Pierce, Ty Pierce and Eric
Generational impact felt at EIRA roughstock clinic Community by Kevin Johnson - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018 BIG CYPRESS — Tavis Jumper needed just one word to describe his first experience in steer wrestling. “Hard,” the Brighton teenager said after he made his steer wrestling debut at the Eastern Indian Rodeo Association’s roughstock clinic for youth Jan. 27 at Junior Cypress Rodeo Arena in Big Cypress. As a precursor
“Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World” earns plenty of praise Arts & Entertainment by Kevin Johnson - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018 HOLLYWOOD – Accolades continue to pile up for the Native American music documentary “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World.” The film, which will be shown Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. during the Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, delves into the
Seminoles shine for Heritage on multiple levels Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 3, 2018January 17, 2018 PLANTATION — Skyla Osceola was only a few feet from her former teammates December Stubbs and Tiana Stubbs as the American Heritage sisters battled Dillard in an early season clash of Broward County powerhouses. Of course, being in the bleachers, which is where Skyla lent her support and encouragement to
FGCU’s Ahnie Jumper returns to help young softball players Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 BRIGHTON — About 35 young girls had plenty of talented softball players to learn from during Florida Gulf Coast University’s clinic Dec. 2 at Ollie Jones Memorial Park in Brighton. There was Riley Randolph, a junior left-handed pitcher who won Atlantic Sun Conference rookie and pitcher of the year awards as
PECS girls, boys begin basketball season Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 BRIGHTON — Just how tough is it to face the ultra-aggressive defense of the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School girls basketball team? West Glades Middle School found out the hard way that PECS prides itself on the work it does without the ball. The Lady Seminoles used their suffocating defense to build a
Brighton players leading Moore Haven teams Sports by Kevin Johnson - January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 MOORE HAVEN — It didn’t take long for Donovan Harris to make a good impression on the Moore Haven High School boys basketball team. Not only did Donovan earn his way onto the varsity as a freshman this winter, but the former Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School standout has contributed right away.