With an assist from PECS, Yearling Middle wins conference championship Sports by The Seminole Tribune - November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Yearling Middle School’s 2021 Indian River Conference championship volleyball team included four players from Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School. They are Yani Smith, Ka’Shyra Urbina, Melaine Bonilla and Alyssa Madrigal. The team was led by coach Carrie Heineman and assistant coach Raylee Coleman. (Courtesy photo) Even though the volleyball season at Pemayetv
Elle Thomas wraps up four-year volleyball career at OHS Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Okeechobee High School’s Elle Thomas follows through on a kill attempt during the Brahmans’ final regular season match Oct. 14 at South Fork High School in Stuart. (Photo Kevin Johnson) Elle Thomas has her sights set on her final season of high school softball that starts in a couple months.
Mary Huff named Most Valuable Player of softball World Tournament Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 3, 2021September 19, 2024 Mary Huff receives the Most Valuable Player award at the USSSA World Tournament in Viera. (Courtesy photo) Mary Huff encountered frustration when she returned to the softball field after recovering from a serious injury. Huff, who is a pitcher for a Pittsburgh-based slowpitch team that plays in tournaments throughout the country, didn’t
A homecoming walk to remember for Connie Gowen, first Miss Florida Seminole Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - November 1, 2021September 19, 2024 Connie Gowen waves to the crowd while accompanied by Kyle Doney as they cross midfield during Florida State University’s homecoming crowning ceremony Oct. 23 in Tallahassee. In 1957, Gowen became the Seminole Tribe’s first princess. (FSU Photography Services/Bruce Palmer) The walk from one sideline to the other at midfield of Doak
Elle Thomas among OHS volleyball seniors honored Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Okeechobee High School volleyball player Elle Thomas, second from right, is honored in a senior night ceremony Oct. 5, 2021. With her are her parents Laverne and Jason and her sister Lexi. (OHS via Facebook) OKEECHOBEE – Five Okeechobee High School volleyball seniors, including the Seminole Tribe’s Elle Thomas, were
Gabby Lemieux shoots 65 in first round of Symetra Tour Championship Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Gabby Lemieux DAYTONA BEACH – A fast start for Gabby Lemieux (Shoshone-Paiute Tribes) helped propel her onto the leaderboard in the first round of the Symetra Tour Championship on Thursday in Daytona Beach. Lemieux shot a 7-under-par 65 at the LPGA International’s Jones Course. She is in a tie for third place
Tribal players, coaches, community help Moore Haven volleyball soar Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 The 2021 Moore Haven High School varsity volleyball team includes the Seminole Tribe’s Summer Gopher (1), Ayana Fonseca (3), Preslynn Baker (back row, far left) and Miley Jimmie (back row, third from left). The team is coached by Baker’s mother Mona Baker (far right). Other players on the squad include
Boston Marathon adds Native features in wake of criticism Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 Patti Catalano Dillon (Mi’kmaq) set an American marathon record 40 years ago in the Boston Marathon. (Photo B.A.A.) After facing criticism for scheduling its race on the same day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, officials with the Boston Marathon are trying to make amends. The marathon, which is usually held in April but
F1 Miami Grand Prix set for next spring at Hard Rock Stadium campus Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Sports by From Press Release - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 The Miami Grand Prix course will wind its way around Hard Rock Stadium. (Courtesy rendering) MIAMI GARDENS — The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix announced Sept. 23 that its first event will be held from May 6-8, 2022. As with all rounds of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the action will
PFL World Championship to be held at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming Sports by From Press Release - October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 PFL fighter Claressa Shields. (Photo via Twitter) The Professional Fighters League (PFL) World Championship will take place Oct. 27 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. The matches will air on ESPN networks. Tickets through Ticketmaster.com range from $30 to $175, with a variety of VIP packages. The evening will feature six
