Milan Schimmel has moved up to NCAA Division I this season with the University of Cincinnati. (University of Cincinnati photo) After averaging nearly 15 points per game last season for Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Milan Schimmel has moved up to NCAA Division I this season with the University of
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Pandemic halts plenty of college sports for Seminole athletes
The challenges to play sports for some colleges continue to persist during the ongoing pandemic. While some conferences, especially those with lucrative broadcasting contracts, have played football, basketball and other sports to some degree of normalcy, other institutions have yet to give the green light for games to resume. Here’s an update
Tiger Youngman makes lasting impression with LPHS football
Ask Carl White about standout lineman Tiger Youngman and the first words from the Lake Placid High School football coach is that he wished Youngman could play for the Dragons for another year or two. “I wish I could have him longer,” White said. Lake Placid concluded its 2020 season in mid-November
Okeechobee High girls reach holiday break with near-perfect record
The Seminole trio of, from left, Caylie Huff, Adryauna Baker and Haylie Huff, has helped the Okeechobee High School girls basketball team to a 9-1 record. (Kevin Johnson photo) OKEECHOBEE — Besides trying to stay safe from the pandemic, the Okeechobee High School girls basketball players had plenty of things to
Seminoles help fuel fast start for Moore Haven Middle School basketball
Moore Haven Middle School's Willo James (35) battles for a rebound in the Lady Terriers' victory against Clewiston Middle on Dec. 9, 2020, in Clewiston. (Kevin Johnson photo) CLEWISTON – It didn’t take long for Seminoles to make an impact on the Moore Haven Middle School basketball teams. Seminoles helped pave the
Alena Stockton snags seven rebounds in Florida SouthWestern preseason victory
Florida SouthWestern State College freshman guard Alena Stockton, second from right, prepares to defend against an in-bounds pass in a preseason game Oct. 24 against Florida College. (Courtesy image) FORT MYERS — Former Ahfachkee School basketball player Alena Stockton, from the Big Cypress Reservation, played in her first home game for
Shortened Moore Haven football season ends on senior night
Moore Haven finishes volleyball season with winning record
From left, the Tribe’s Yani Smith, Summer Gopher, Mariah Billie and Preslynn Baker were part of the Moore Haven High School volleyball program this fall. (courtesy photo) MOORE HAVEN — Despite not being able to play volleyball at their school, Preslynn Baker and Yani Smith still managed to gain valuable experience
From Okeechobee to Chicago, Silas Madrigal adjusting to college basketball, big city
Silas Madrigal, a 2020 Okeechobee High School graduate, is continuing his academic and basketball career at North Park University in Chicago. He is shown here with North Park coach Tom Slyder. (Courtesy photo) After an outstanding basketball career at Okeechobee High School, Silas Madrigal was determined to keep playing, even if
Clewiston Golf Course renamed in honor of former U.S. Sugar leader
From left, Clewiston City Commissioners Julio Rodriguez and Melanie McGahee, U.S. Sugar President and CEO Robert H. Buker and Mayor Mali Gardner attend the re-naming ceremony Sept. 15 at Clewiston Golf Course. (Courtesy photo) CLEWISTON — Clewiston Golf Course has added to its name. During a ceremony Sept. 15, the public 18-hole