By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — Ahfachkee School’s athletic program achieved several firsts during the Warriors’ second spring season. The Lady Warriors won their first-ever softball game on Feb. 13, a 21-20 win over St. John Neumann Catholic High School in the home opener. In addition, they defeated two opponents, Glades Day

By Naji Tobias BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School’s softball and baseball programs finished with amazing seasons. The Lady Seminoles’ softball team finished an undefeated season with an 11-0 final record, including a come-from-behind 19-8 win over Ahfachkee School in the season finale on April 3. In addition to beating Ahfachkee, the Lady

By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — On March 24, Tribal senior Louise Billie’s family gathered at the Big Cypress Reservation’s Panther Camp in remembrance of her late husband, John Billie Sr. Family members and friends paid their respects to the honoree by participating in the 6th annual John Billie Sr. Horseshoe Tournament.

By Jo Jumper ORLANDO — This year’s 14-and-under Lady Seminoles traveling volleyball team is enjoying a successful season. At the following Orlando tournaments, the girls placed in the Gold Bracket: Jan. 28-29, third place out of 34 teams; March 10-11, fourth place out of 25 teams; and March 24-25, fourth place out of

DENVER — Following a third-place finish in Lakewood, Colo., at the Amerind All-West Native American Basketball Classic and a third-place finish in the 2011 Native American Youth Organization (NAYO) tournament, the J.U.S. (Just us Seminoles) 18 and under boys’ basketball team set out to Atmore, Ala., with a first-place NAYO

By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — Four Tribal golfers earned a $1,000 scholarship check for their performance in the inaugural Rick Case High School Golf Challenge on March 30. On April 11, high school athletes Stevie Billie, Quenton Cypress, Taylor Pratt and Jonathan Robbins were recognized by Big Cypress Council Rep. Mondo