Trevor Thomas wraps up 5-year career with Warner baseball Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 Trevor Thomas Some college baseball players might express frustration if they rode the bench for most of their final season. Trevor Thomas, from the Brighton Reservation, isn’t like those players, not even close. When asked about his limited playing time this season – his fifth and final one at Warner University in Lake
Chobee 14 volleyball makes its mark at AAU Nationals Sports by Kevin Johnson - July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 From left, the Seminole Tribe volleyball trio of Chaka Smith, Preslynn Baker and Alyssa Madrigal, who play on the Chobee 14 volleyball team, show the honors they received at the AAU Nationals in Orlando. Chobee 14 won the Pearl Division. (Courtesy photo) It might be difficult for a team to
Gabby Lemieux becomes first Native American to play in U.S. Women’s Open Sports by Kevin Johnson - July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 Gabby Lemieux became the first Native American to play in the U.S. Women’s Open when she competed in early June 2022 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in North Carolina. (Photo via Instragram) Gabby Lemieux didn’t make the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament, but she did
Bill Osceola Memorial marks return of rodeos Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 From left, Bill Osceola’s daughter Cynthia Osceola and granddaughter Cyiah Avila are joined by Moses Jumper Jr., S.R. Tommie and Pastor Josh LeadingFox during a ceremony at the Bill Osceola Memorial Youth Rodeo on May 14 at the Hollywood Reservation’s rodeo grounds. (Photo Kevin Johnson) HOLLYWOOD — The turnout for the
Seminole Bass Fishing Tournament debuts in Lakeport Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 The Seminole Bass Fishing Tournament championship team included, from left, Jamie Thomas, Jo Johns, Kalgary Johns and Norman Johns. They were joined by tournament organizer Amos Tiger and Brighton Councilman Larry Howard at the awards ceremony May 7 in Lakeport. (Photo Darlene Evans) The third time proved to be a charm
Moore Haven poised to grow after solid season Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Summer Gopher makes solid contact for a hit against Bradenton Christian on May 5. (Photo Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN — Had this season been like previous ones, the Moore Haven High School softball season would have continued past the district tournament. But despite being runner-up in their district and compiling a
After a lifetime at Heritage, Canaan Jumper prepares to head west Sports by Kevin Johnson - June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 American Heritage senior Canaan Jumper takes an at-bat in the Patriots’ 7-2 win against Jensen Beach in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal on May 11, 2022, in Plantation. (Photo Kevin Johnson) PLANTATION — Canaan Jumper has spent about 12 years heading east for her education, but she is planning to head
PECS’ Alyssa Madrigal, Melaine Bonillacome up big for Yearling softball Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Alyssa Madrigal at the plate against Sebastian Middle School on March 31, 2022. (Photo Kevin Johnson) OKEECHOBEE — After helping Yearling Middle School win a conference volleyball championship last fall, Alyssa Madrigal and Melaine Bonilla shifted this spring to softball where they made quite an impression.With Madrigal as the No. 1
For Purvis siblings, it’s all about space and so much more Education Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Ben Purvis Jr., far left, and his sister Cyndl, far right, attend an international space-related conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in fall 2021. (Courtesy photo) PALM BEACH GARDENS — When Ben Purvis Jr. was in third grade, a switch he made in topics for a project seemed innocent enough. Instead of
Theresa Frost wins BCA Pool League World Championship Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 Theresa Frost holds up prizes she earned after winning the BCA Pool League World Championship in early April, 2022. (Courtesy photo) Competiveness and passion are always part of Theresa Frost’s game when she plays in pool tournaments, but there was some additional motivation that helped propel her into the winners’