Greg ‘Zae’ Thomas earns abundance of college offers Sports Top News by Kevin Johnson - May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 Greg 'Zae' Thomas (No. 2) covers a teammate during an American Heritage practice May 21, 2024, in Plantation. (Photo Mayli Tommie/Special to the Seminole Tribune) PLANTATION — What a difference a year has made for the Seminole Tribe’s Greg “Zae” Thomas. After the 6-foot-3, 187-pound cornerback finished practice with his
Basketball, cheer, NBA players come to Big Cypress Reservation for spring break camp Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 Former NBA player Mario Chalmers, who won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat, is surrounded by campers during the Celebrity Sports Academy spring break camp March 28, 2024, on the Big Cypress Reservation. (Beverly Bidney photo) BIG CYPRESS — Celebrity Sports Academy’s week-long visit to the Big Cypress Reservation for
‘Seminole showdown’ looms as ECS, Moore Haven to meet in regional final Sports by Kevin Johnson - May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 The Moore Haven High School softball team with Seminoles, from left, head coach Preston Baker, Halley Balentine, Neska Blissett (United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians), Tahnia Billie, Willo James, Jayleigh Braswell, Preslynn Baker, Carlee Osceola and Teena-Maree Covarrubias. (Kevin Johnson photo) NAPLES – The Seminole Tribe of Florida is guaranteed to
Sports life leads Mary Huff to Brighton Recreation Community News Sports Top News by Damon Scott - December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Mary Huff, center, with Okeechobee High School softball players Elle Thomas, left, and Jacee Jumper, right, in 2020. (Kevin Johnson) The Seminole Tribe’s Mary Huff was hired as the Recreation Department site manager on the Brighton Reservation. Her first day on the job was Nov. 27, 2023. She oversees the department,
Annika Anderson wins state championship with Newton County Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Annika Anderson holds Mississippi’s Class 4A state championship trophy after the Newton County High School girls volleyball team won the title Oct. 20, 2023. (Courtesy photo)_ The Newton County High School girls volleyball team, which includes the Seminole Tribe’s Annika Anderson, wrapped up an impressive season Oct. 20 by winning
Greg ‘Zae’ Thomas seizes opportunity to shine for Heritage Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 American Heritage cornerback Greg “Zae” Thomas gets ready to face Naples on Oct. 20, 2023, in Plantation. (Photo Kevin Johnson) PLANTATION — American Heritage (Plantation) football coach Mike Smith doesn’t mind getting pleasant surprises, and the play of cornerback Greg “Zae” Thomas this season definitely falls into that category. Last season
Supreme Court lifts temporary hold on Florida online sports betting Community Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming News Sports Top News by Damon Scott - October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court recently lifted a temporary stay that had been granted on a federal appeals court ruling. (Courtesy image) Soon after the Seminole Tribe signed a historic gaming compact with the state in 2021 for control of online sports betting in Florida, the issue has been on a rollercoaster
Volleyball playoffs set to begin for tribal players Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 Moore Haven High School’s Preslynn Baker keeps a point alive with Marley Jimmie (12) nearby. (Photo Kevin Johnson) High school and middle school girls volleyball players from the Seminole Tribe will be in action as the playoff season starts in the coming days. Here's a look at some of the games: •
PECS volleyball eyes another perfect season Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 The Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School varsity volleyball team had plenty of reasons to smile after keeping its undefeated season alive with a win against Moore Haven Middle School on Sept. 18, 2023. From left to right are Ciani Smith, Amalia Estrada, Jalene Smith, Jaelle Weiman, Kulipa Julian, Melaine Bonilla,
Anna Harmon running for NCAA D-1 program in Texas Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Anna Harmon (Photo Texas A&M- Corpus Christi) After running for two years in the Valley of the Sun, the Seminole Tribe’s Anna Harmon is now lacing up her sneakers on an island for a NCAA Division I cross country program. Harmon starred at Mesa Community College in the Phoenix area as