Plenty of learning experiences for young Ahfachkee volleyball team Community Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 7, 2019September 19, 2024 HOLLYWOOD — The final scores might not matter as much as the learning experiences this season for a very young Ahfachkee School volleyball team. A majority of the squad is comprised of middle school students, yet it is a high school varsity team, one that faces high school opponents like
Kaleb Thomas strives for memorable senior season on OHS cross country Community Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 4, 2019September 19, 2024 BOCA RATON — Kaleb Thomas wants to make his final high school cross country season one to remember. So the determined Okeechobee High School senior trained this past summer in a way he had never before. He left a lot of sweat on the Brighton Reservation in preparation
Moore Haven football rebounds from slow start Community Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 4, 2019September 19, 2024 MOORE HAVEN — Losing football games at Moore Haven High School has been rare the past few years, but when this year’s squad started 0-2, nobody was reaching for the panic button. Rather the Terriers simply kept working hard and it’s paid off. The Terriers rebounded from the slow start
Andrew Fish, St. Thomas football make their college debut Community News Sports by Kevin Johnson - October 4, 2019September 19, 2024 MIAMI GARDENS — Andrew Fish was part of a new era that St. Thomas University and its fans welcomed as the school’s football team made its debut. With Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert III and former Dolphins great Nat Moore watching from the sideline, the St. Thomas football team played
Native American pro golfer competes in LPGA event Community News Sports by The Seminole Tribune - August 30, 2019September 5, 2019 Gabby Lemieux (Photo LPGA/Facebook) Gabby Lemieux (Shoshone-Paiute Tribe) shot 75-71 at the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic in early July at Thornberry Creek golf course in Oneida, Wisconsin. The course is owned by the Oneida Nation. Lemieux’s 2-over par total wasn’t good enough to make the cut for the weekend, but she provided
Hayla Boyz hit their stride at NASA tournament News Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 30, 2019September 19, 2024 COOPER CITY — It wouldn’t be a NASA softball tournament without encountering the obstacles of summertime elements. The Seminole Tribe’s Recreation Department hosted this year’s annual competition that drew about 60 teams in men’s, women’s, co-ed and legends divisions from five Native American tribes. Naha Jumper makes solid contact for the
Allie Williams competes in national junior bowling tournament News Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 29, 2019September 19, 2024 Bowling is more than just a hobby for Allie Williams. The Seminole teenager, who lives in Philadelphia, Mississippi, has been bowling since age 7. She watches the sport on television. She has her favorite stars to follow, namely Jason Belmonte and Danielle McEwan. She hasn’t attended a pro bowlers event, but would
Pursuing his passion: Duelle Gore’s journey in pro basketball News Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 29, 2019September 19, 2024 HOLLYWOOD — The Las Vegas that most people think of – bright lights, star-studded shows and, of course, enormous casinos – isn’t the Las Vegas that Duelle Gore thinks about, nor are they the reasons he’s spending the summer in the city. Gore ignores all the tempting distractions Las Vegas
NABI provides learning experience for Tribe teams News Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 5, 2019September 19, 2024 For most of the players on the Tribesmen boys team from the Brighton Reservation, a trip to the Phoenix area in July marked their first experience at the 17th annual Native American Basketball Invitational. The week at the tournament, which features 64 Native boys and girls teams each, is one they
Dozen Seminole teams hit the fields in North Carolina News Sports by Kevin Johnson - August 5, 2019September 20, 2024 WHITTIER, N.C. — Two of the 12 Seminole teams battled to get to championship rounds at NAYO, where they each finished runner-up. The 12U Seminole baseball team earned second place while exceeding the expectations of head coach Charlie Micco. “Last year they took third,” said Micco, whose assistant coach was Jason Baker. The