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Full gallery »2012 Spring Athletes of the Year

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Hana Sladick - Seacrest Country Day- Girls Track
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Brian Ullrich - St. John Neumann - Boys Track
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Lexi Corrente - Barron Collier - Softball
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Skye Sickles - Barron Collier - boys lacrosse
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Olivia Ferrucci - Barron Collier - girls lacrosse
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Eric Manring & Nancy Geiman - Barron Collier High School - Boys and Girls tennis coaches


Full gallery »2012 Winged Foot finalists



Full gallery »NBA Playoffs: Miami Heat 101, Indiana Pacers 93

  • Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) is defended by Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger during the second half of Game 4 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. Miami won 101-93. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger reacts after hitting a shot during the first half of Game 4 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) walks past LeBron James during the first half of Game 4 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • Indiana Pacers' David West, left, steals the ball from Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers during the first half of Game 4 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • Miami Heat's Mike Miller, right, and Indiana Pacers' Leandro Barbosa battle for a loose ball during the first half of Game 4 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger, center left, is restrained by Darren Collison, left, and Tyler Hansbrough, right, after getting in a verbal altercation with Miami Heat center Ronny Turiaf during the first half of Game 4 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. Granger was called for a technical foul. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)


Full gallery »KELLY CUP FINALS, Game 3: Blades 4, Wranglers 3

  • Lexey Swall/Staff The Florida Everblades surround Matt Marquardt after he scored the winning goal against the Las Vegas Wranglers clinching the win in overtime during game three of the Kelly Cup Finals on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Germain Arena. The Blades beat the Wranglers 4-3.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Florida Everblades Matt Beca (20) and Las Vegas Wranglers Mike Madill (9) battle for the puck during game three of the Kelly Cup Finals on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Germain Arena.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Florida Everblades take on the Las Vegas Wranglers in game three of the Kelly Cup Finals on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Germain Arena. The Blades beat the Wranglers in overtime 4-3.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Florida Everblades take on the Las Vegas Wranglers in game three of the Kelly Cup Finals on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Germain Arena. The Blades beat the Wranglers in overtime 4-3.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Florida Everblades take on the Las Vegas Wranglers in game three of the Kelly Cup Finals on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Germain Arena. The Blades beat the Wranglers in overtime 4-3.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Florida Everblades take on the Las Vegas Wranglers in game three of the Kelly Cup Finals on Friday, May 18, 2012 at Germain Arena. The Blades beat the Wranglers in overtime 4-3.


Full gallery »Prep football: Estero pulls away from Evangelical Christian

  • After catching the ball, Estero running back Eric McFadden (10) is on his way for a 37-yard touchdown as he receives help from teammates Nick Nataro (88) and Rodolfo Sasso in a spring game agianst Evangelical Christian on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. McFadden scored six touchdowns as Estero cruised to a 56-28 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • With Brandon James (55) providing blocking, Estero quarterback Christian Phillips delivers a pass against Evangelical Christian during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Evangelical Christian's Ben Willard (55) and Carson Pearlman (32) attempt to get past Estero offensive linemen during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After catching the ball, Estero tight end Nick Nataro eyes more yards against Evangelical Christian during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Evangelical Christian quarterback Caleb Chapman (10) fires a pass under pressure from Estero lineman Brandon Peak (77) during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After making a catch, Estero wide receiver Rodlofo Sasso (17) tries to get past Evangelical Christian's Davis Dardaman during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Surges in the first and third quarters helped Estero post a 56-28 win against Fort Myers-Evangelical Christian in a spring game on Thursday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »Middle school boys tennis: Three Oaks falls to Trafalgar

  • Three Oaks Middle School's Kevin Short eyes the ball during a doubles match against Trafalgar in the Lee County Middle School Boys Tennis Championship on May 16, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Trafalgar won, 3-2. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle School's JJ Wocjicki returns a shot against Trafalgar in the Lee County Middle School Boys Tennis Championship's No. 1 doubles match on May 16, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle School eighth grader Gabe Trank returns a shot during the No. 1 singles match against Cape Coral-Trafalgar in the Lee County Middle School Boys Tennis Championship on May 16 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Trank concluded his undefeated season with a 5-2 win, but Trafalgar captured the title by winning three of the day's five matches. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle Schoo's Gabe Trank hits a backhander during the No. 1 singles match against Trafalgar in the Lee County Middle School Boys Tennis Championship on May 16, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Trank won his match, 5-2. Trafalgar won the title, 3-2. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle School's Hogan Long rips a forehand during the No. 3 singles match against Cape Coral-Trafalgar in the Lee County Middle School Boys Tennis Championship on May 16, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Trafalgar won the title, 3-2.
  • Cape Coral-Trafalgar's Ethan Littlestone hits a backhander during the No. 1 singles match against Three Oaks in the Lee County Middle School Boys Tennis Championship on May 16, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Trafalgar won the title, 3-2.

Trafalgar from Cape Coral edged Three Oaks, 3-2, in the Lee County Middle School Boys Tennis Championship on Wednesday in Fort Myers.



Full gallery »KELLY CUP FINALS, Game 2: Blades 7, Wranglers 2

  • Florida Everblades Trevor Bruess blocks Mike Madill of the Las Vegas Wranglers as they chase a puck in the 1st period during the 2nd game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Tuesday May 15, 2012 at the Orleans Arena.
  • Florida Everblades Brandon MacLean and Las Vegas Wranglers Barry Goers battle for control during the 2nd game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Tuesday May 15, 2012 at the Orleans Arena.
  • Florida Everblades Mathieu Roy chases the puck as Michael Busto Las Vegas Wranglers looks on in the 1st period during the 2nd game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Tuesday May 15, 2012 at the Orleans Arena.
  • Florida Everblades Brandon MacLean and Las Vegas Wranglers Barry Goers fight for contol during the 2nd game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Tuesday May 15, 2012 at the Orleans Arena.
  • Florida Everblades Mathieu Roy and Las Vegas Wranglers Judd Blackwater mix it up in the 2nd period of play during the 2nd game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Tuesday May 15, 2012 at the Orleans Arena. The Everblades won 7-2.
  • Florida Everblades David Fischer celebrates after scoring tieing the game 2-2 against the Las Vegas Wranglers in the 2nd period during the 2nd game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Tuesday May 15, 2012 at the Orleans Arena. Salters The Everblades won 7-2.


Full gallery »ECHL Kelly Cup Finals: Game 1, Las Vegas 2, Florida 1

  • Florida Everblades Ryan McGinnis and Las Vegas Wranglers Judd Blackwatergrab each others jerseys during the 1st period of play during the 1st game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Monday May 14, 2012 at the Orleans Arena. John Gurzinski/Special to the Daily News
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  • Florida Everblades goalie John Muse deflects a shot from the Las Vegas Wranglers as teammate Charles Landry looks on during the 2nd period of play during the 1st game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Monday May 14, 2012 at the Orleans Arena. John Gurzinski/Special to the Daily News
  • A free for all broke out between the Florida Everblades and the Las Vegas Wranglers during the 2nd period of play during the 1st game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Monday May 14, 2012 at the Orleans Arena. John Gurzinski/Special to the Daily News
  • Florida Everblades goalie John Muse deflects a shot from the Las Vegas Wranglers as teammate Charles Landry looks on during the 2nd period of play during the 1st game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Monday May 14, 2012 at the Orleans Arena.
  • Florida Everblades Ryan McGinnis and Las Vegas Wranglers Judd Blackwatergrab each others jerseys during the 1st period of play during the 1st game of the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals in Las Vegas , Nevada, Monday May 14, 2012 at the Orleans Arena. John Gurzinski/Special to the Daily News


Full gallery »NBA Playoffs: Miami Heat 95, Indiana Pacers 86

  • Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, center, looks for an open teammate past Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) and guard George Hill (3) during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, April 13, 2012, in Miami. Wade scored 29 points as the Heat won 95-86. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Miami Heat forward LeBron James shoots against Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison (2) during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, April 13, 2012, in Miami. James scored 32 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the Heat won 95-86. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Indiana Pacers forward David West looks for an opening past Miami Heat forwards LeBron James, left, and Shane Battier, rear, during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, April 13, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 95-86. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots as he is fouled by Indiana Pacers forward David West during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, April 13, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 95-86. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) passes as he is guarded by Miami Heat center Joel Anthony during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, April 13, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 95-86. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • A young fan cheers as she holds up a photo of Miami Heat forward LeBron James during the second half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, April 13, 2012, in Miami. The Heat won 95-86. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)


Full gallery »Golf: Matt Kuchar wins Players Championship

  • Matt Kuchar holds his son Cameron, 4, after winning the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Matt Kuchar holds up his trophy after winning the the Players Championship golf tournament, Sunday, May 13, 2012, at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • Phil Mickelson reacts after making par on the fifth hole during the final round of the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • Matt Kuchar reacts to his shot off the ninth tee during the final round of the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Kevin Na and his caddie Kenny Harus, rear, look at their shot on the seventh tee during the final round of the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
  • Luke Donald, right, of England, and his caddie Jim Mc Laren celebrate a great final round score at the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)


Full gallery »Florida Everblades in Las Vegas

  • Florida Everblades players ride a roller coaster high above the city in Las Vegas on Sunday. Florida begins the Kelly Cup Finals against the Las Vegas Wranglers on Monday night.
  • Florida Everblades players pose for photo on Sunday in Las Vegas. The team begins the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Monday vs. the Las Vegas Wranglers
  • Florida Everblades players ride a roller coaster high above the city in Las Vegas on Sunday. Florida begins the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Monday against the Las Vegas Wranglers
  • Florida Everblades coach Greg Poss rides a roller coaster high above the city in Las Vegas on Sunday. Florida plays Las Vegas in the Kelly Cup Finals beginning on Monday.
  • Florida Everblades coach Greg Poss rides a roller coaster high above the city in Las Vegas on Sunday. Florida begins the Kelly Cup Finals on Monday against the Las Vegas Wranglers
  • Florida Everblades players joke around prior to posing for a group photo at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. Florida plays Las Vegas in the Kelly Cup Finals beginning Monday


Full gallery »Your Photos: Great Dock Canoe Race 2012

  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Michael Camp
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright
  • Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional 'end of season' in Naples. Photo by Stephen Wright

Thousands of revelers gathered at Crayton Cove for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race on Saturday, May 12, 2012. The event marks the traditional "end of season" in Naples.



Full gallery »Lovers Key Turtle Trot 5K 2012

  • Runner Charles Moseley of Naples finished 1st in the Grand Masters division with a time of 20:20. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • #329 Amy Sowder of Fort Myers ran in the woman's 30-34 division, she finished midway at 17th of twenty four women her division. Photo /Darryl A. Wells
  • Woman's overall winner was Kerri Grasso of Naples with a time of 19:32, she finished in 8th place overall of the 403 runners. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Sponsor Whole Food Market provided after race refreshments for the runners of the event, Monica Porter and Laura Derba were the freshest fruits for the day. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Runners had the opportunity to run beneath the trees of the park and along the Gulf side waterways of the park. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The race ran throughout the Lovers Key Park, which included trails on the packed shell walkways and hard paved roads of the park. Photo / Darryl A. Wells


Full gallery »Prep baseball: American Heritage ends Estero's season

  • American Heritage's Dallas Perez catches the ball in right field for the final out of the first inning during a Class 5A regional final against Estero on May 12, 2012 at Estero High School. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Dark skies eventually provided a rain, which forced a 15 minute delay in the Class 5A regional final between Plantation's American Heritage and host Estero on May 12, 2012 at Estero High School. On the mound for Estero is Matt Pearce. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High shortstop Kyle Miller rifles a throw to first baseman Ryan Withstandley during a Class 5A regional final on May 12, 2012 at Estero High School. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • American Heritage's Gabby Aurrecoechea takes a rip during a Class 5A regional final on May 12, 2012 at Estero High School. Catching for Estero is Anthony Prohaska. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero starting pitcher Matt Pearce looks for a sign during a Class 5A regional final on May 11, 2012 at Estero High School. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • American Heritage's Zack Collins delivers a run-scoring sacrifice fly that proved to be the only scoring in the team's 1-0 win against Estero in a Class 5A regional final on May 11, 2012 at Estero High School. Catching for Estero is Anthony Prohaska. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff

American Heritage edged Estero, 1-0, in a Class 5A regional final on Friday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »NBA Playoffs: Game 4, Knicks 89, Heat 87

  • New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, left, shoots over Miami Heat's Shane Battier during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in New York. The Knicks won the game 89-87. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
  • Miami Heat's Shane Battier defends New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in New York. The Heat lost the game 89-87. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
  • New York Knicks' Tyson Chandler (6) reacts after fouling Miami Heat's Joel Anthony during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in New York. The Knicks won the game 89-87. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
  • Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire (1) during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in New York. The Knicks won the game 89-87. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
  • New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) defends Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in New York. The Knicks won the game 89-87. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
  • New York Knicks Baron Davis holds his knee after falling and injuring himself in the third quarter in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in New York. The Knicks said Davis had a dislocated right patella. (AP Photo/Miami Herald, Charles Trainor, Jr)


Full gallery »Kentucky Derby Day 2012 at the Greyhound Track

  • Dianne Zamberlotti of Cape Coral says she has celebrated the Kentucky Derby every year for a long time. She sports her Derby hat at the Clubhouse. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • These Derby Day fans came not for the food or drink but to sport their derby best hats. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • These Naples Countryside residents all put on their Derby Day hats while enjoying the event from the mid level of the Clubhouse. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Dawn Jackson of Bonita gives a country southern touch to her Derby Day hat. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • The Clubhouse overlooks the Greyhound track with three levels for its visitors. For Derby Day The second floor featuring the Poker Room and general admission area were available at general admission price. Photo / Darryl A. Wells
  • Every needed statistical, betting, and race monitor was on the Kentucky Derby and horse racing, on the Clubhouse floor atop the Greyhound track's main building for the Derby. Photo / Darryl A. Wells


Full gallery »Bayfront Stand-Up Paddle Board Luau Race 2012

  • May 5th, 2012: Third Annual Stand Up Paddleboar?d Luau Race: Mindy Quinsy and Kat Luccesi ready up for the race. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 5th, 2012: Third Annual Stand Up Paddleboar?d Luau Race: Darlene Meadows of Team Everglades Area Tours. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 5th, 2012: Third Annual Stand Up Paddleboar?d Luau Race: The ladies division gets under way. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 5th, 2012: Third Annual Stand Up Paddleboar?d Luau Race: Andrea Gianello competed in the ladies division. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 5th, 2012: Third Annual Stand Up Paddleboar?d Luau Race: Luke Garcia and son Cooper left along with Ben and son Ryder De Voe. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • May 5th, 2012: Third Annual Stand Up Paddleboar?d Luau Race: Grass skirts were the order of the day for many. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.

With a friendly competitive spirit in the air stand up paddle boarders flocked to Bayfront for a Special Olympics benefit.  A warm Spring day fit perfectly as few of the 100 racers or so kept dry in the contest.  Spectators got a look at a sport growing in popularity and through awareness, raffles, specials from local businesses and more everyone helped the Special Olympics to a victory.



Full gallery »Prep track and field: Class 3A state finals

  • Naples' Zachary Diacyznski competes in the boys shot put at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Diacyznski finished seventh. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Naples' Jules Dornevil soars through the air in the boys long jump at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Dornevil finished 11th. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers' Ben Pine competes in the boys pole vault final at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Pine was one of four pole vaulters who didn't clear the initial height of 12 feet, 6 inches. Pine was the first pole vaulter in South history reach the state finals. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Lely's Licane St. Jean soars through the air in the girls triple jump at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. St. Jean finished 11th. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge's Jessica Montalvo competes in a preliminary heat in the girls 300 meter hurdles at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Montalvo qualified for the final, where she finished fifth. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High's Aja Curth competes in the second leg of the girls 4x800 relay at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Estero finished second. Kevin Johnson/Staff

The University of North Florida hosted the Class 3A state track and field finals on Friday in Jacksonville.



Full gallery »Everblades win 7-3, one win away from Kelly Cup

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' players including Cedric Lalonde-McNicoll (59) greet Charles Landry (33) after Landry scored during the second period as the Florida Everblades hosted the Kalamazoo Wings in game four of the ECHL Eastern Conference Finals at Germain Arena on May 3, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' David Rutherford (91) tries to turn on goal during the second period as the Florida Everblades hosted the Kalamazoo Wings in game four of the ECHL Eastern Conference Finals at Germain Arena on May 3, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' goalie John Muse makes a save during the first period as the Florida Everblades hosted the Kalamazoo Wings in game four of the ECHL Eastern Conference Finals at Germain Arena on May 3, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' David Rutherford (91) slides the puck past Kalamazoo goalie Riley Gill (30) during the first period as the Florida Everblades hosted the Kalamazoo Wings in game four of the ECHL Eastern Conference Finals at Germain Arena on May 3, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' David Rutherford (91) slides the puck past Kalamazoo goalie Riley Gill (30) during the first period as the Florida Everblades hosted the Kalamazoo Wings in game four of the ECHL Eastern Conference Finals at Germain Arena on May 3, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Everblades' Trevor Bruess (25) continues to play without a helmet as he hassles Kalamazoo's Trent Daavettila (45) during the third period as the Florida Everblades hosted the Kalamazoo Wings in game four of the ECHL Eastern Conference Finals at Germain Arena on May 3, 2012.


Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero ousts Cape Coral

  • Estero pitcher Matt Pearce rifles a throw to first for an out against Cape Coral during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Ryan Withstandley rounds first base on his way to second with a two-run double during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal against Cape Coral on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero catcher Anthony Prohaska gets ready to fire a throw to first following a third strike against Cape Coral during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cape Coral pitcher Luke Spengler fires a throw to first for an out against Estero during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Matt Pearce delivers a pitch against Cape Coral during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Pearce fired a complete game four-hitter with 12 strikeouts. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After sliding into home plate, Estero's Zach Culvahouse gets a safe call from the umpire in the third inning of a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Showing the ball is Cape Coral catcher David Schulz. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero used a four-hitter from Matt Pearce to eliminate Cape Coral, 6-0, in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Wednesday night.




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