Skyla Osceola helps American Heritage capture district, regional titles Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 19, 2017 PLANTATION — After missing her junior season with an injury, Skyla Osceola made sure her senior year featured a deep run in the postseason. In February, Osceola led Heritage to district and regional titles before the Patriots were ousted in a state semifinal. In both championship games, Osceola, a point guard, led
PECS students display their track skills Education by Kevin Johnson - April 5, 2017 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School figures to be well represented at the Okeechobee County track and field meet in May. In February, PECS held its own meet to determine which students ages 9-14 would represent the school at the county meet. Younger students also participated, but not for qualification. The
Fort Lauderdale honors ‘Seminole Girl’ sculptor News by Kevin Johnson - March 16, 2017May 22, 2017 Nilda Comas’s creation of a Seminole scene was unveiled two years ago on Fort Lauderdale’s Stranahan Landing, but the 8-foot-tall sculpture continues to receive accolades. In front of family and friends who helped the project on its journey, Comas was recognized for her work Feb. 7 during a ceremony at the
Ahfachkee’s track and field team is up and running Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 14, 2017 BIG CYPRESS — Good starts for runners are critical in races, and it’s no different for first-year track and field programs that are trying to get out of the starter’s block and form a firm foundation. In just a matter of a few months, Ahfachkee School’s new athletics director Matthew Beckham
Seminoles wrap up basketball season at Okeechobee High Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 14, 2017March 16, 2017 FORT LAUDERDALE — Despite being ousted in the first game of the regional playoffs, Okeechobee High’s basketball future looks bright thanks in part to two Seminoles. Silas Madrigal and Sean Osceola spent most of the season on the junior varsity squad, which went 15-5, before they were promoted to varsity after
Sanchez brothers shine in final football season as Fort Gibson teammates Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 14, 2017 The Sanchez brothers left their mark in their final high school football season as teammates. Together, the Seminole duo of Jesse Sanchez and Sammy Micco Sanchez combined for more than 1,000 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns for the Fort Gibson Tigers in Oklahoma. “Both kids are real tough kids,” said Fort
PECS girls win first Around the Lake championship Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 14, 2017January 12, 2023 BRIGHTON — When the final second ticked off the clock, the Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School girls basketball team erupted in celebration. The substitute players lept from their seats and joined their teammates in a triumphant display of emotion after claiming the inaugural Around the Lake Tournament championship game Feb. 3 in
Clewiston holds off PECS in title match of Around the Lake Tournament Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 14, 2017January 12, 2023 BRIGHTON — Clewiston Middle School proved to be the only thing that kept Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School boys basketball from an undefeated season and a championship. The Seminoles settled for runner-up honors in the inaugural season-ending Around the Lake Tournament. Two weeks after ending PECS’ undefeated season, Clewiston returned to Brighton
Rodeo returns to Hollywood News by Kevin Johnson - March 9, 2017May 22, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — After about a decade absence, the cowboys were back in town for two rodeos in February. The Hollywood Reservation welcomed rodeos on consecutive Saturday nights that honored the memories of two icons from the Tribe: Betty Mae Jumper and Bill Osceola. “Of course, they are no longer with us,
Seminole basketball teams shine at NASA tournament Sports by Kevin Johnson - February 8, 2017February 8, 2017 Seminole adult basketball teams generated one of the Tribe’s most successful showings in a NASA tournament. They returned from Choctaw, Mississippi in mid-January with a championship in the men’s regular division, runner-up in the men’s legends and third place in the women’s division. DeForest Carter, Hunter Osceola, Duelle Gore, Eric Sanders