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Setting a high bar: Naples pole vaulters Luther Mogelvang, Bates twins soaring to titles
The Golden Eagles are flying high. That comes with the territory as a pole vaulter. Pole vault has become a crucial event for the Naples High track and field team, providing reliable scores to help win meet after meet, including sweeps of CCAC and district titles. Guided by former decathlete...
No Final Resolutions, But Lots of Discussion of Changes in Naples
The NCAA coaches held their annual meetings last week in Naples, Fla., and key issues, including the future of regionals and the potential eligibility of CHL players, were discussed. Nothing was solved last week, but some new developments surfaced. First, there was not widespread support among coaches to change NCAA...
Eye on the Eagles: Get to know FGCU softball outfielder Riley Oakes
Get to know your Eagles. The Naples Daily News will profile an FGCU athletic program member each week to introduce fans to the players and coaches representing the Blue and Green during the 2024 season. Riley Oakes is a graduate center fielder for Florida Gulf Coast's softball team. The Oviedo...
'Ultimate destination' for sports: Play golf, pickleball, lots more at unique Bonita spot
They call it the first of its kind in the United States: A Bonita Springs attraction that promises to be "the ultimate destination" for sports fans. Sports Challenge America quietly opened last summer on Bonita Beach Road, but it's been slowly growing since then and adding more things to do. It's latest addition: 12 new, state-of-the-art pickleball courts that opened last month.
Time for a three-peat? Bartram Trail girls lacrosse chases FHSAA history in Naples
Ryann Frechette is a scorer in the spotlight. A two-time state champion. A future Florida Gator. Winner of the Florida Dairy Farmers Miss Lacrosse award. She knows defenses are focusing on her. And now, the Bartram Trail senior is used to the pressure as she helps the Bears chase history.
Bolles boys lacrosse fueled by painful memories entering FHSAA final four
Ask Jack Cox what drives him toward a championship, and the answer is one word. "It's anger," Cox said. "I would say I'm just really mad from last year, just trying not to let that happen again. We've got a lot of special seniors and I don't want them to go out that...
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