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Haskell men’s basketball to play two games in Florida

by Kevin Johnson -

Haskell men's basketball during the 2019-20 season (Photo Haskell via Facebook) The men’s basketball team from Haskell Indian Nations University will make a trip to Florida during the 2021-22 season. The team’s schedule includes a game in the Tampa area Jan. 7, 2022, against Florida College in Temple Terrace. The time

Senior year full of highlights for Julius Aquino

by Kevin Johnson -

Julius Aquino (Courtesy photo) Before he turned his tassel at Vian High School in Oklahoma on May 28, Julius Aquino turned a few heads with his performance in track and field and football as a senior. The speedy Seminole concluded his high school athletic career on a high note in May by

Notah Begay III partners with PointsBet for golf offerings

by The Seminole Tribune -

Notah Begay III Four-time PGA Tour winner Notah Begay III (Pueblos of San Felipe and Isleta/ Diné) has been named a PointsBet ambassador. Begay, 48, will provide analysis for the sportsbook’s golf offerings, including through its partners at NBC Sports and The Golf Channel, where he works as an analyst and

Young Seminole Warriors show plenty of heart at NAYO

by Kevin Johnson -

From left are Seminole Warriors’ Mandi Marbry, Jada Sanchez, Madison Martinez, coach Eric Grimaldo and Angelina Yzaguirre. The team finished with a 3-2 record at the 2021 NAYO softball tournament held in July in Mississippi. (Photo Deon Denson) Just when it looked like the young Seminole Warriors were headed for a

Rapid ascension lands ‘Fresh’ Walters a Division I scholarship

by Kevin Johnson -

After an outstanding junior season - his first as a high school football player - Roger “Fresh” Walters has received interest from several Division I schools. The St. Lucie West Centennial High School senior wide receiver, cornerback and kick returner has verbally committed to the University of North Carolina at

Milan Schimmel to play for FGCU

by From Press Release -

Milan Schimmel has shifted from the University of Cincinnati to Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. (University of Cincinnati photo) FORT MYERS - Florida Gulf Coast University women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko announced July 30 the addition of Milan Schimmel (Umatilla Tribe) to the 2021-22 roster. The 5-foot-8 guard

Native Soldiers girls earn spot in NABI championship

by Kevin Johnson -

The Native Soldiers girls basketball team at the Native American Basketball Invitational, July 12, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo Darin Sicurello) The Native Soldiers girls basketball team, coached by Skyla Osceola of the Hollywood Reservation, is one win away from capturing the 18th annual Native American Basketball Invitational and earning an

North American Indigenous Games to resume in 2023

by Kevin Johnson -

In 2017, Team Florida was represented in the opening ceremonies of the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto by, from left, Trevor Thomas, Conner Thomas and Eecho Billie. The games are scheduled to return in 2023. (Photo Kevin Johnson) The North American Indigenous Games, which attracts thousands of young Indigenous amateur

With an eye on growth, NABI returns

by Kevin Johnson -

When the Native American Basketball Invitational decided it was “game on” again, the president and CEO of its foundation figured about half the normal field would attend. After all, the country is still in the midst of emerging from pandemic shutdowns and restrictions. GinaMarie Scarpa is glad her estimate proved to

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