Spring practice wraps up for FSU’s Justin Motlow Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 15, 2016 ORLANDO —Florida State brought more than just its football team to Orlando. The Seminole faithful, announced at 49,913, came to Mickey’s neighborhood April 9 for a glimpse of the 2016 edition. FSU’s spring game was held in the Citrus Bowl because of renovations being done to Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. Seminole
Baker’s power, Cypress’ speed lift Keiser University softball Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 15, 2016May 15, 2016 WEST PALM BEACH — Jaryaca Baker brings the thunder; Darlah Cypress provides the lightning. Together, the two players from the Brighton Reservation have settled into their first seasons on the Keiser University softball team. “They’ve done a great job at it,” Keiser coach Chelsea Nowell said. Keiser’s season wrapped up April 24.
Softball standout Cheyenne Nunez signs with Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 15, 2016May 15, 2016 BRIGHTON — Dressed in a blue blouse and white pants, Cheyenne Nunez greeted guests at her college signing party looking every bit the part of where she plans to spend the next four years. Cheyenne wore two of Florida Gulf Coast University’s primary colors as the Okeechobee High School multi-sport standout
Gore thrives as Haskell’s top player, earns conference honorable mention Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 29, 2016 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Asked if there was anything Duelle Gore did not do for his team this season, Haskell Indian Nations University men’s basketball coach Matthew Downing could only think of one minor task. "He didn’t sweep the floor," Downing joked. Gore was Haskell’s Superman this season. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound senior guard/forward
Seminole efforts felt throughout American Heritage softball program Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 PLANTATION — As winners of six softball state titles in the past dozen years, hoisting the championship plaque is annually the main objective for the American Heritage School varsity team. So when the Patriots suffered their first loss of the season March 16, coach Marty Cooper was not concerned. "Learn from it.
Drayton Billie wins district wrestling title Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 OKEECHOBEE — In the waning seconds of a district championship match, Okeechobee High School junior Drayton Billie was in a good position on the scoreboard but not on the mat. As he clung to a lead with Class 2A-District 14’s 138-pound title at stake, his opponent rallied in the last
Sammy Sanchez trending upward with third-place state finish Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 29, 2016 A year ago, Sammy Micco Sanchez ended his first appearance in the Oklahoma high school state wrestling championships knowing that something was missing. The Fort Gibson High School standout had exceeded expectations by reaching states as a rookie, but a quick exit – two matches, two losses – gnawed at him
Court champions crowned at Herman L. Osceola tourney Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — The sounds of bouncing basketballs, referee whistles and squeaks from sneakers ceased for a few minutes during the 31st annual Herman L. Osceola Basketball Tournament in the Big Cypress gymnasium that bears his name. The break in action March 19 came on the final day of the three-day
Trewston Pierce sets sights on college ball Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 29, 2016 As a player for IMG Academy’s postgraduate basketball team this season, Trewston Pierce received exposure throughout the country. Wherever the Bradenton-based team played – from New England to the Rocky Mountains – eyes of college recruiters followed Pierce and his teammates. "That was crazy. I’ve never experienced something like that. It
PECS softball season wraps up with consecutive victories Sports by Kevin Johnson - March 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School sports teams don’t have championships to play for at the end of their seasons, but that didn’t prevent the Lady Seminoles softball team from playing like champions as its season concluded in early March. Eighth-graders Keira French, Jacee Jumper, Janessa Nunez, Julia Smith and Alaina