Impacting Immokalee: Seminoles help softball program surge forward Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 27, 2015April 27, 2015 IMMOKALEE — When Vanessa Billie arrived at the plate with the game on the line in extra innings, Destinee Jimmie knew her teammate and cousin would come through in such a critical moment. "It runs in the family," Destinee said. Indeed, Vanessa didn’t disappoint her fellow Tribal member or the rest of
Justin Motlow hopes to spring ahead with FSU Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 27, 2015 TALLAHASSEE — Playing football in Doak Campbell Stadium on a Saturday in April may not rival the importance and ambiance of a Saturday in October, but Florida State’s spring game served a few purposes for Justin Motlow as he enters his second year on the team. Motlow played on special teams
Tribe donates new wrestling mat to Oklahoma high school Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 27, 2015April 27, 2015 FORT GIBSON, Okla. — The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s presence on the wrestling mat at Fort Gibson High School is prevalent in several ways. Not only does the Oklahoma school’s wrestling team feature Tribal members Sammy Micco Sanchez and his brother Jesse Sanchez, but the program now has a new mat
Stars shine bright for Ahfachkee students Education by Kevin Johnson - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 DAVIE — It’s not every day that a school field trip goes to the moon, Mars and beyond, but a voyage to Buehler Planetarium & Observatory in Davie provided a galactic experience for five Ahfachkee School fifth-graders. Inside the planetarium that seats up to 100, the small contingent had plenty of
DeForest Carter finishes record-setting college career Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The avalanche of individual accolades didn’t sway the perspective of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University senior DeForest Carter. His proudest accomplishment from the 2014-15 season came not from an award but rather his team’s 35-2 record. "We had the best record ever in Embry-Riddle history," he said. "Only lost
More than a passing grade for BC’s DeForest Carter at all-star game in KC Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A steal, a layup and a smile were the fitting components attached to the final two points of DeForest Carter’s remarkable collegiate career that ended March 21 with an appearance in the NABC-NAIA Men’s Basketball All-Star Game at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Carter, whose
Duelle Gore makes most of second shot with Haskell Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 LAWRENCE, Kan. — From a basketball standpoint, Duelle Gore produced a decent freshman season at Haskell Indian Nations University in 2010-11. With about seven points and seven rebounds per game, his averages were fine for a rookie, but away from the court the kid who grew up on the Hollywood
After hiatus, PECS baseball returns to diamond Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 BRIGHTON — The 2015 baseball season is bound to be special for Harry Tewksbury. The Pemayetv Emahakv baseball coach said he’s excited that the Charter School’s team is back in business after a year’s absence. This season also marks the end of the collegiate careers of his twin sons, Adam, a
PECS team faces former teammate Camryn Thomas Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 LAKE PLACID — Hand slaps and the muttering of "good game" are the typical, often unenthusiastic exchanges between softball teams at the conclusion of games. Opponents usually don’t offer hugs, but that’s what Camryn Thomas received from her ex-teammates. "I miss them," said Camryn after her former team, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter
FGCU doubleheader serves up volleyball, golf instruction Sports by Kevin Johnson - April 7, 2015April 7, 2015 BIG CYPRESS — For the second time in six weeks, a golfer with PGA Tour experience shared his knowledge with youngsters in Big Cypress. Florida Gulf Coast University men’s golf coach Eric Booker, 51, who earned more than $300,000 on the PGA Tour in 1999, was part of an entourage of