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Heisman winner Tim Tebow speaks at National Prayer Day event in Fort Myers
SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Tim Tebow was back on the same field where he robbed a home run from the Mighty Mussels back in 2017 on Thursday. The two-time national champion and 2007 Heisman winner took the stage at home plate inside Hammond Stadium as the keynote speaker at the SWFL Community Prayer Breakfast.
Prep Report 5-3-24
DISTRICT 5A-11 Thursday’s championship. Island Coast 8, Fort Myers 7 (9 innings): Austin Schoolcraft came up with the clutch hit twice as Island Coast won the District 5A-11 title. Schoolcraft’s bunt single brought home Jordi Guerrero with the game-winner in the bottom of the ninth for Island Coast (20-9). His RBI single in the bottom of the seventh sent the game into extra innings. Logan Hawkins also had two RBI. Hunter Fretwell worked 3 2/3 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win.
Estero Uh-Oh: Everblades complete comeback, end Icemen's ECHL playoffs in Game 7
For Jacksonville Icemen fans, not again. Not after trouncing the Florida Everblades with a 9-1-1 record throughout the regular season. Not after building a 3-games-to-1 lead in their first-round Kelly Cup postseason series. ...
Get to know new FGCU Athletic Director Colin Hargis
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It's a new era at Florida Gulf Coast University as the Eagles welcome Colin Hargis as the new Athletic Director. Hargis is coming to SWFL from NC State, where he spent more than 20 years growing in the Wolfpack athletic department over two separate stints.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Tarpons take down 'Cats for trip to Tallahassee
PUNTA GORDA — The early May sun was doing its best late-summer impression on Thursday afternoon, which was fitting, since the Charlotte beach volleyball team was sizzling with a state bid on the line.
Nominations under way for FPL Power Play at Southwest Florida High School Sports Awards
What was the most outstanding high school play you saw this past year in the Collier and Lee area?. The Fort Myers News-Press and Naples Daily News are taking video submissions for the FPL Power Play contest, sponsored by Florida Power & Light. Footage of any play showing any high school in the Collier and Lee area is eligible. The top play, as decided by a panel, will be honored at the 2024 Southwest Florida High School Sports Awards, presented by Babcock Ranch, on Thursday, June 6, at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena.
Marauders one-hit Mussels in 8-0 win
BRADENTON, Fla. – One night after tossing a one-hitter of their own, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels were held to just one hit against the Bradenton Marauders, falling 8-0 at Lecom Park. The Marauders (6-18) were powered by a pair of four-run frames, scoring all eight runs across the...
Prep Report 5-1-24
DISTRICT 6A-12 Tuesday’s semifinals. Riverdale 9, Ida Baker 8: The Raiders pushed across the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Bulldogs finished the year 12-11. Charlotte 19, Palmetto Ridge 2 (4 innings) Thursday’s championship. Riverdale at Charlotte. DISTRICT 5A-11 Tuesday’s semifinals. Island Coast...
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