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Football roundup: ‘Fresh’ Walters, Greg James, ‘Zae’ Thomas

by Kevin Johnson -

Iowa Western Community College's Roger "Fresh" Walters (1) finds open field in a game against Georgia Military College on Aug. 31, 2024. (Iowa Western CC photo) ROGER ‘FRESH’ WALTERS Roger “Fresh” Walters didn’t waste anytime making an impact at his new school. After seeing little playing time with Charlotte’s football program

PECS volleyball proving again its tough to beat

by Kevin Johnson -

PECS’ A’ team exchanges hand taps with Moore Haven Middle School team at the start of their match Sept. 12. (Kevin Johnson) MOORE HAVEN – There’s a lot to like about this year’s Pemayetv Emahakv CharterSchool volleyball program. A turnout of 22 girls shows there’s strength and depth in numbers, which

Tribal players win USSSA World Series

by Kevin Johnson -

The champion Chobee AMP are, from left to right, front row: Luna Asencion, Tehya Nunez, Daliyah Nunez, Aaryn King, Jenessa Arana and Audra Friend. Back row: coach Cheyenne Gonzalez, Loghan Elkins, Presslyn Baker, Zoe Sheffield, Avalowe Fitzgerald, Gianna Padro, Cailee Sessions, Kiera Snell, Joleyne Nunez and coach Eddy Gonzalez. Not

Greg ‘Zae’ Thomas earns abundance of college offers

by Kevin Johnson -

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

‘Seminole showdown’ looms as ECS, Moore Haven to meet in regional final

by Kevin Johnson -

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

by Damon Scott -

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

by Kevin Johnson -

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

by Kevin Johnson -

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

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