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Full gallery »Prep football: South Fort Myers 42, Barron Collier 13

  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly South Fort Myers' I'Tavius Harvin makes a catch against Barron Collier during Thursday evenings spring game held at South Fort Myers High School.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Barron Collier's Derren Pass evades a tackle by South Fort Myers' Teh'Ron Fuller during Thursday evenings spring game held at South Fort Myers High School.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly South Fort Myers' Kelsey Dawson evades a tackle by Barron Collier's Riley Heald during Thursday evenings spring game held at South Fort Myers High School.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly South Fort Myers' D'Ronzjiah Mathews pushes through Barron Collier's defense to score the teams fourth touchdown during Thursday evenings spring game held at South Fort Myers High School.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly South Fort Myers' Jaquadvias Bryd makes a run for yardage as he is trailed by Barron Collier's Stacey James, 13, and Kris Williams, 22, during Thursday evenings spring game held at South Fort Myers High School.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Barron Collier quarterback Paul Johnson looks for a pass against South Fort Myers High during Thursday evenings spring game held at South Fort Myers High School.


Full gallery »NBA: Miami Heat 103, Indiana Pacers 102

  • Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) is congratulated by Dwyane Wade (3) after defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. The Heat won 103-102 in overtime. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Indiana Pacers shooting guard Lance Stephenson (1) aims the ball as Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) and Norris Cole (30) defend during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) blocks a shot by Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24)during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • LeBron James goes in for the game winner in overtime as the Miami Heat host the Indiana Pacers for game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Miami Herald, C.W. Griffin)
  • Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) aims to score the tying basket over Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) is congratulated by Roy Hibbert (55) and David West (21) after George ties the game against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)


Full gallery »Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Brian Kelly speaks to the audience during the 24th annual Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award banquet at the Waldorf Astoria on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Naples, Fla. 'I challenge all the scholar athletes tonight to keep the appreciation because it will keep you humble,' Kelly said. Kelly recently completed his third year as the 29th head football coach at the University of Notre Dame. The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award is a recognizes Collier County high school students who reflect high standards of sportsmanship and academic achievement.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Danielle Avery of Naples High School poses for pictures after wining the 24th annual Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award at the Waldorf Astoria on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Avery holds a 4.76 GPA and has a total of 9 varsity letters in soccer, cross country and track. She is also part of the national honor society. The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award is a recognizes Collier County high school students who reflect high standards of sportsmanship and academic achievement.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Danielle Avery of Naples High School holds onto her Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award at the Waldorf Astoria on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Avery holds a 4.76 GPA and has a total of 9 varsity letters in soccer, cross country and track. She is also part of the national honor society. The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award is a recognizes Collier County high school students who reflect high standards of sportsmanship and academic achievement.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Stan Lindsey takes a group portrait of the 2013 scholar athlete nominees during the 24th annual Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award banquet at the Waldorf Astoria on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Naples, Fla. The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award is a recognizes Collier County high school students who reflect high standards of sportsmanship and academic achievement.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Kali Heller-Spencer, left, a scholar athlete nominee, sits with her boyfriend Nathan Kendrick, right, during the 24th annual Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award banquet at the Waldorf Astoria on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Heller-Spencer is a student at Gulf Coast High School. She holds a 3.99 GPA and a total of 11 varsity letters in cross country, lacrosse and track and field. The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award is a recognizes Collier County high school students who reflect high standards of sportsmanship and academic achievement.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Danielle Avery, center, of Naples High School smiles to herself while listening to instructions for the 24th annual Winged Foot Scholar Athlete Award at the Waldorf Astoria on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Naples, Fla. Avery is the 2013 scholar. The Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award is a recognizes Collier County high school students who reflect high standards of sportsmanship and academic achievement.


Full gallery »2013 Winged Foot nominees

  • Morgan Daffin
  • Jesus Velazco Salazar
  • Kali Heller Spencer
  • Brandon Black
  • Jay Jenkens
  • Katherine Denti


Full gallery »Golf: Ken Venturi 1931-2013

  • File-This June 20, 1964 file photo shows Ken Venturi smiling after winning the U.S. Open golf championship at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday May 17, 2013 in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection. (AP Photo/File)
  • File-This June 20, 1964 file photo shows Ken Venturi making the final putt on the 18th green during the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday May 17, 2013 in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection. (AP Photo/File)
  • File-This June 20, 1964 file photo shows golfer Ken Venturi getting a kiss from his wife Conni as he accepts the title holder's silver cup of the U.S. Open golf tournament, after a searing final round on the Congressional Country Club course at Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday May 17, 2013 in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection. (AP Photo/File)
  • Retiring CBS golf broadcaster Ken Venturi waves to Kemper Open winner Bob Estes from the broadcast booth during the final round of the Kemper Open at the TPC at Avenel in Potomac, Md., Sunday June 2, 2002. (AP Photo/Roberto Borea)
  • Ken Venturi, former U.S. Open winner and longtime CBS Sports golf analyst, talks with friend Greg Orlen at Eagle Creek Country Club on Monday afternoon. Venturi is a former Marco Island resident back in town as part of the Bill Owen Golf Classic charity tournament. Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News
  • Rory McIlroy is seen with Ken Venturi and the trophy during the final round at the 2011 U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. on Sunday, June 19, 2011. (Copyright USGA/Michael Cohen)


Full gallery »Color Collier Healthy Run 2013

  • Corey Perrine/Staff Carissa Coker smiles as evidence of color is seen on her face Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff NBC Channel 2's Leigh Dana reports, as participants simulate throwing color, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Brian Carle runs through the last station getting doused with yellow as the container lid accidentally flies open Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Isabella Schaab, 6, left, dries off near a fan Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A shoe print is left on a boardwalk Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Cristina Schaps is sprinkled with magenta color at the first station Saturday, May 18, 2013 at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Fla. A total of 600 participants took part running, jogging and walking in the first annual Color Collier Healthy Run, a non competitive family-friendly event. Participants were sprinkled and doused with colored corn starch as they passed three color stations. The course was two laps, totaling two miles.


Full gallery »Prep football: Estero spring game

  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Riverdale running back Van Edwards evades Esteroâ’s defense during a game at Riverdale Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fort Myers. Riverdale won 24-6.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News The Riverdale Raiders played the Estero Wildcats at home in Fort Myers Friday, May 17, 2013. The junior varsity teams played the first quarter. Riverdale won 24-6.


Full gallery »Prep football: Immokalee spring jamboree

  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Immokalee High running back D'Ernest Johnson runs for yardage against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Immokalee High running back Taeler Porter runs for yardage against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Cape Coral's Christian Lewis runs for yardage against Immokalee High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Immokalee High wide receiver JC Johnson runs for yardage against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Cape Coral's Jordan Eason runs around the right end against Immokalee High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Immokalee High quarterback Louinelson Celian throw a pass against Cape Coral High during a Spring football scrimmage held in Immokalee on Friday evening.


Full gallery »Soccer: David Beckham to retire after this season

  • FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2006 file photo, Real Madrid soccer star David Beckham waves to fans during a promotional event in Tokyo. Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season. The 38-year-old Beckham recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. He has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder, File)
  • FILE - In this April 2, 2013 file photo, Paris Saint Germain's David Beckham arrives for his Champions League quarterfinal soccer match against Barcelona in Paris. Beckham is retiring from soccer after the season, ending a career in which he become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. The 38-year-old Englishman recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
  • A supporter displays paintings showing on top from left, Paris Saint Germain's President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, British soccer player David Beckham, Sports Director Leonardo, painting on bottom from left, Swedish Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and David Beckham, during Paris Saint-Germain soccer club celebrations for their French league title at Trocadero Plaza in Paris, Monday, May 13, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain clinched its first French league title since 1994 by defeating Lyon 1-0 on Sunday. Eiffel tower in the background. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
  • Paris Saint Germain's soccer players Marco Verratti, left, Lucas Da Silva, center, and David Beckham, right, celebrate their French league title, in Paris, Monday, May 13, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain clinched its first French league title since 1994 by defeating Lyon 1-0 on Sunday. PSG has now an unassailable seven-point lead at the top of the standings. With just two rounds left, second-place Marseille can no longer catch its fierce rival. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
  • Paris Saint Germain's David Beckham reacts during their French League One soccer match against Evian, in Annecy, French Alps, Sunday, April 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani)
  • FILE - In this April 6, 2013 file photo, PSG's David Beckham celebrates after scoring a goal against Rennes during their French League One soccer match, in Rennes, western France. David Beckham is retiring from soccer after the season, ending a career in which he become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. The 38-year-old Englishman recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. He said in a statement Thursday May 16, 2013 he is 'thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to continue but I feel now is the right time to finish my career, playing at the highest level.' (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)


Full gallery »NBA: Miami Heat 94, Chicago Bulls 91

  • Miami Heat's Chris Bosh and Norris Cole (30) celebrate after the Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 94-91 in Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Miami. The win sent the Heat to the conference finals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Will Smith and his son, Jaden, watch Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (Michael Laughlin/Sun Sentinel/MCT)
  • Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra looks up during a time out in the third quarter in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (Joe Cavaretta/Sun Sentinel/MCT)
  • Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah hangs onto the rim as a shot by Miami Heat's Nate Robinson goes through the rim during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (Michael Laughlin/Sun Sentinel/MCT)
  • Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah (13) talks with Richard Hamilton (32) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
  • Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) drives to the basket as Chicago Bulls' Marco Belinelli (8) defends during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)


Full gallery »FGCU signs 6-7 Tulane transfer Marc-Eddy Norelia

  • Olympia High School's Marc-Eddy Norelia during Varsity boys basketball media day at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla. Saturday, November 12, 2011. (Gary W. Green/Staff Photographer)
  • Portrait of Marc Eddy Norelia from Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla. during Varsity Boys Basketball media day on Saturday November 12, 2011. (Joshua C. Cruey, Orlando Sentinel)
  • Olympia High School's Marc-Eddy Norelia during Varsity boys basketball media day at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Fla. Saturday, November 12, 2011. (Gary W. Green/Staff Photographer)
  • Portrait of Marc Eddy Norelia from Olympia High School in Orlando, Fla. during Varsity Boys Basketball media day on Saturday November 12, 2011. (Joshua C. Cruey, Orlando Sentinel)


Full gallery »MLB locals: Ex-FGCU pitcher Chris Sale throws 1-hitter

  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale, right, celebrates with catcher Tyler Flowers after the White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale (49) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale (49) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/MCT)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)


Full gallery »Football: Ken Mastrole Passing Camp in Estero

  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Former Firecats quarterback Kenny Mastrole coaches participants of a quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Estero High School football player Cody Long, 17, runs drills during Kenny Mastrole's quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Former Firecats quarterback Kenny Mastrole coaches participants of a quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Community School of Naples football player Drew Tomaini, 17, center, runs drills during Kenny Mastrole's quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Former Firecats quarterback Kenny Mastrole coaches participants of a quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Former Firecats quarterback Kenny Mastrole coaches participants of a quarterback camp held at the Estero Pop Warner field on Sunday morning.


Full gallery »Golf: Tiger Woods wins Players Championship

  • Tiger Woods smiles as he holds the trophy after winning The Players Championship golf tournament at Sawgrass Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Tiger Woods (red shirt), center, and Casey Wittenberg play the 17th hole during the final round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
  • Tiger Woods looks at his shot on the 17th green during the final round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • Skiier Lindsey Vonn applauds as her boyfriend Tiger Woods receives the trophy for winning The Players Championship golf tournament at Sawgrass Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • Tiger Woods walks off the 17th green during the final round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
  • Tiger Woods, left, and Casey Wittenberg shakes hands on the 18th green during the final round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Woods won The Players Championships. (AP Photo/John Raoux)


Full gallery »Soccer: Southwest Florida Adrenaline win first-ever game

  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Southwest Florida Adrenaline played their first game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Vincent Damian of Southwest Florida Adrenaline scored two of the teamâ’s goals during a game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Vincent Damian of Southwest Florida Adrenaline scores his first goal on Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Southwest Florida Adrenaline played their first game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Southwest Florida Adrenaline played their first game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.
  • Kharli Rose/Special to the Daily News Southwest Florida Adrenaline played their first game against Schulz Academy of Fort Lauderdale in the Premier Development League Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Barron Collier High School in Naples. Adrenaline won 5 to 1.


Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero stuns American Heritage

  • After firing a three-hitter, Estero's Zeke Pietrzyk (21) receives a hug from fellow pitcher Brian Boocock after the Wildcats stunned American Heritage, 3-2, in a Class 5A regional final on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero baseball coach Frank Turco smiles as he chats with spectators prior to a Class 5A regional final against American Heritage on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Estero won, 3-2. The Wildcats have been in regional tournaments 11 times in Turco's 13 years as head coach. This is the first time they have reached the state semifinal. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero was loose during pregame introductions as Wesley Pruitt (2) makes his way through the line before the Wildcats' 3-2 win against American Heritage in a Class 5A regional on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero catcher Jason Moore gets his team fired up prior to its 3-2 win against American Heritage in a Class 5A regional final on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • American Heritage first baseman David Villar catches a foul ball near a fence in a Class 5A regional final against Estero on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Estero won, 3-2. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Nicknamed 'Dirty 30' by his teammates, Estero catcher Jason Moore didn't mind get getting dirty in Estero's 3-2 win against American Heritage in a Class 5A regional final on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation. Moore had a two-run double to open the scoring in the first inning. He had two of the team's six hits. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero advanced to its first baseball final four after ousting heavily favored American Heritage, 3-2, in a Class 5A regional final on May 10, 2013 at American Heritage School in Plantation.



Full gallery »Community School fined for recruiting violations

  • William DeShazer/Staff Boys basketball Athlete of the Year, Community School Junior, Jeff Merton, 17, poses for a portrait on Tuesday March 12, 2013. Merton helped take his team to the 3A final four and averaged 18 point and 9 rebounds a game.
  • SeacrestBoysHoops...February 26, 2011...Seacrest Country Day boys basketball plays at West Palm Beach-Summit Christian School in a Class 1A regional final.....Naples #44 Jeff Merton scoring in the 2nd period(Tom Ervin/Special to the Daily News)
  • William DeShazer/Staff Boys basketball Athlete of the Year, Community School Junior, Jeff Merton, 17, poses for a portrait on Tuesday March 12, 2013. Merton helped take his team to the 3A final four and averaged 18 point and 9 rebounds a game.
  • Community School's Jeff Merton dives for a loose ball against North Palm Beach-Benjamin School in the 3A regional quarterfinal on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. The Seahawks beat the Buccaneers 75-60 to advance. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • William DeShazer/Staff Boys basketball Athlete of the Year, Community School Junior, Jeff Merton, 17, poses for a portrait on Tuesday March 12, 2013. Merton helped take his team to the 3A final four and averaged 18 point and 9 rebounds a game.
  • Community School's Jeff Merton drives to the lane against North Palm Beach-Benjamin School's Tyler Kasten in the 3A regional quarterfinal on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. The Seahawks beat the Buccaneers 75-60 to advance. Scott Butherus/Staff


Full gallery »Naples High School running back Max Joseph

  • David Albers/Staff - Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Naples High School running back Max Joseph runs drills with the team at practice on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Naples.


Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero ousts Cypress Lake

  • Estero senior Brian Boocock delivers a pitch in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Boocock, who is headed to the University of South Carolina Upstate, threw a four-hitter in six innings. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cypress Lake's Ritchie Lacell dives into second base with a double as Estero shortstop Ryan Keegan fields the throw in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero senior Christian Phillips (5) notches a single in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero second baseman Andrew Maurer (1) and shortstop Ryan Keegan (3) look for an out call on a pickoff play as Cypress Lake's Wilson Lorenzo stays on the bag in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Lorenzo was not picked off. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cypress Lake first baseman Cade Bray stretches to record an out before Estero's Wesley Pruitt reaches the base in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Ryan Keegan scrambles back to first base in a Class 5A regional semifinal on May 7, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 3-0 win against Cypress Lake. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero blanked Cypress Lake, 3-0, in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Tuesday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »Dombroski takes over as Immokalee football head coach

  • David Albers/Staff - New Immokalee head coach Rich Dombroski speaks to his players at the beginning of the first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - Junior D'Ernest Johnson runs drills with the Immokalee High School football team as they hold their first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - Junior Jimmy Bayes runs drills with the Immokalee High School football team as they hold their first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - New Immokalee head coach Rich Dombroski leads the first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - Immokalee High School's football team holds their first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.
  • David Albers/Staff - Junior Jimmy Bayes runs drills with the Immokalee High School football team as they hold their first practice for spring football on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Immokalee.



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