Johnny Boone III makes golf history at IHS Sports by The Seminole Tribune - November 18, 2011April 13, 2015 By Judy Weeks IMMOKALEE — The marquee in front of Immokalee High School read "Congrats Trey Boone Golf Regional" on the morning of Oct. 20. Immokalee Tribal citizen Johnny Boone III, known to everyone as Trey, had just earned the right to represent his school’s team, The Immokalee Indians, in the
Team Phoenix creates a name for itself on the Indian rodeo circuit Sports by Rachel Buxton - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 BRIGHTON — Seminole Tribal members along with members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation have become known as Team Phoenix on the Native Indian rodeo circuit. Jonetta Everano, a member of the Umatilla Indian Tribe and resident of Pendleton, Ore., created Team Phoenix. Everano started her sponsorship with her
Tribal youth Aubee Billie proves girls can play ball too Sports by Rachel Buxton - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 BRIGHTON — Eight-year-old Aubee Billie is crossing the gender boundaries and proving girls can do anything. Many know Billie as the former 2009-2010 Little Miss Seminole donning beautiful dresses and riding in parades. But today, Billie has traded in her crown and patchwork for a helmet and pads. Weighing in at 68
Lady Warriors make positive strides Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee Warriors fledgling athletic program has added another sport this fall season. The Tribal school’s volleyball team, coached in its first season of operation by Bernadette Schyvinch, is the athletic entity’s fourth sport. The Lady Warriors girls volleyball team joins boys golf (fall), girls/boys basketball
Tribal member Airianna Nunez excels as a volleyball player Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 Submitted by David Nunez JUPITER — The Jupiter High School volleyball team has a new sensation on campus this year: Seminole Tribal volleyball player Airianna Nunez. Nunez began her volleyball career in the second grade. Her potential to be a great player showed immediately because of her careless and reckless enthusiasm
Lady Ballers, Plainszmen take home titles in Tigertail Brothers Basketball Tournament Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 By Naji Tobias BIG CYPRESS — During the fifth annual Tigertail Brothers Memorial Basketball Tournament, one thing stood out above all others: expansion from an all-Indian format to an open one, changing the landscape of how this year’s competition played out. Held from Sept. 15-17 at the Big Cypress Reservation’s Herman L.
Ahfachkee Warriors golf season comes to an end Sports by The Seminole Tribune - October 25, 2011April 13, 2015 By Naji Tobias CLEWISTON — The Ahfachkee Warriors golf season – its second year of operation – ended on Oct. 13 in emphatic fashion as the team of six golfers putted its way to a 236-255 win over Heartland Christian (Sebring) at the Clewiston Golf Course. The Tribal golf team finished its
Brighton hosts NASA softball tournament Sports by Rachel Buxton - September 27, 2011April 13, 2015 BRIGHTON — Brighton got the proud honor of hosting the annual Native American Sporting Association (NASA) softball tournament Aug. 12-13 with a total of 26 teams competing. NASA brings together six Tribes from along the eastern part of the country including the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Seneca Indians from New
Team Florida takes on Milwaukee at the 2011 U.S. Indigenous Games Sports by The Seminole Tribune - September 27, 2011April 13, 2015 By Peggie Reynolds Milwaukee, Wis. — On a warm July day in Milwaukee, Wis., 79 Team Florida athletes, 20 coaches, 32 chaperones and 19 support staff converged on the city that hosted the 2011 U.S. Indigenous Games. Joel Frank Sr., as Team Florida’s sports commissioner, led this band of young athletes
Ahfachkee Warriors golf team begins second season with new head coach Sports by The Seminole Tribune - September 27, 2011April 13, 2015 By Naji Tobias CLEWISTON — New coach, same philosophy, better results. It was Bruce Pratt who made history as the Ahfachkee Warriors first-ever golf head coach last season. But Pratt decided to step down for the program’s second year on the golf circuit, making it possible for Amos Mazzant to take over