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Full gallery »2012 Florida Everblades Fights

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Florida Everblades' Scott Fletcher throws punches with Chicago Express' Steven Delisle during Wednesday nights matchup at Germain Arena.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Florida Everblades' Scott Fletcher throws punches with Chicago Express' Steven Delisle during Wednesday nights matchup at Germain Arena.

Fights from the Florida Everblades hockey games in 2012.



Full gallery »Prep girls basketball: Estero edges Cape Coral

  • While guarded by Cape Coral's Kassandra Griffin, Estero guard Chanell Campbell (3) passes the ball to teammate Felice Rismay (32) during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Feb. 9, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 48-45. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cape Coral's Camary Williams battles through a crowd of Estero players, including Andie Wagner and Felice Rismay (32) during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Feb. 9, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 48-45 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cape Coral's Crystal Townsend eyes the basket against Estero during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Feb. 9, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 48-45 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Amber Huther (12) and Cape Coral's Camary Williams (1) vie for a rebound during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Feb. 9, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 48-45 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero senior Felice Rismay takes a one-handed jump shot against Cape Coral during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Feb. 9, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 48-45 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Andie Wagner, center, battles Cape Coral's McKenna Beach, left, and Camary Williams during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Feb. 9, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 48-45 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero won its first-ever regional tournament game with a 48-45 quarterfinal win against visiting Cape Coral on Feb. 9.



Full gallery »Prep boys basketball: South Fort Myers stuns Fort Myers

  • South Fort Myers' Andy Nelson, left, and Fort Myers' Wes Graddy battle for position during a Class 6A-District 13 semifinal on Feb. 8, 2012 at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral. South won, 64-59, in overtime. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers guard Jack Kelly controls the ball while trying to evade Fort Myers' Jean Thelus during a Class 6A-District 13 semifinal on Feb. 8, 2012 at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral. South won, 64-59, in overtime. Kelly scored a game-high 16 points. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers coach Robert Giles provides instruction during a Class 6A-District 13 semifinal against Fort Myers on Feb. 8, 2012 at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral. South won, 64-59, in overtime. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers' Joe Fennell guards a Fort Myers player during a Class 6A-District 13 semifinal on Feb. 8, 2012 at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral. South won, 64-59, in overtime. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Fort Myers' Jean Thelus looks for an opening while guarded by South Fort Myers' The'ron Fuller (2) and Andy Nelson during a Class 6A-District 13 semifinal on Feb. 8, 2012 at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral. South won, 64-59, in overtime. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Fort Myers' Wes Graddy (22) and South Fort Myers' Jack Kelly battle for a rebound during a Class 6A-District 13 semifinal on Feb. 8, 2012 at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral. South won, 64-59, in overtime. Kevin Johnson/Staff

South Fort Myers upset top-seeded Fort Myers, 64-59, in overtime of the Class 6A-District 13 semifinals on Wednesday night at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral.



Full gallery »Class 5A-District 14 boys basketball quarterfinals

  • Lely's Zac Smith (33) grabs a rebound against Estero's Charlie Arcario (23) during a Class 5A-District 14 boys basketball quarterfinal on Feb. 7, 2012 at Lehigh Senior High School in Lehigh Acres. Lely advanced with a 72-56 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Lely's Jared Jackson dribbles while guarded by Estero's Margens Desire during a Class 5A-District 14 boys basketball quarterfinal on Feb. 7, 2012 at Lehigh Senior High School in Lehigh Acres. Lely advanced with a 72-56 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Lely guard Nick Ronquette looks for an open teammate during a Class 5A-District 14 boys basketball quarterfinal against Estero on Feb. 7, 2012 at Lehigh Senior High School in Lehigh Acres. Lely advanced with a 72-56 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero freshman guard Mark Matthews takes a short jump shot against Lely during a Class 5A-District 14 quarterfinal on Feb. 7, 2012 at Lehigh Senior High School in Lehigh Acres. Lely won, 72-56. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Ryan Withstandley looks for an open teammate as he's guarded by Lely's Cleafford Milien, left, and Jean Charles during a Class 5A-District 14 boys basketball quarterfinal on Feb. 7 at Lehigh Senior High School in Lehigh Acres. Lely advanced with a 72-56 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Lely head coach Ryan Bowen, kneeling, and the Trojans bench look on during a Class 5A-District 14 boys basketball quarterfinal against Estero on Feb. 7, 2012 at Lehigh Senior High School in Lehigh Acres. Lely advanced with a 72-56 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff

The basketball season ended for Estero and Golden Gate while Lely and Lehigh posted wins in the Class 5A-District 14 boys basketball quarterfinals on Tuesday night at Lehigh Senior High School.



Full gallery »Super Bowl XLVI coverage

  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS Fans flow into Lucas Oil Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS Fans flow into Lucas Oil Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS The New York Giants take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium before the start of Super Bowl XLVI game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • Fans flow into Lucas Oil Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS The New York Giants say a prayer at Lucas Oil Stadium before the start of Super Bowl XLVI game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
  • JASON CLARK / COURIER & PRESS Fans cheer for the Giants and Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.


Full gallery »Super Bowl XLVI: Super Bowl Fans

  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Matty Jollie, left, and Lynne Soja, both originally from Providence, R.I. but now of Naples, cheer for the New England Patriots during first quarter Super Bowl game action at Boston Beer Garden in North Naples on Sunday night. Hundreds packed into the bar and outside patio to watch the New York Giants play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl - televised from Indianapolis - and to enjoy halftime acoustic music performed by Matty Jollie.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from Super Bowl Sunday at Boston Beer Garden in North Naples where crowds gathered to watch the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants and to enjoy halftime acoustic music performed by local musician Matty Jollie.
  • Tristan Spinski/Staff Scenes from Super Bowl Sunday at Boston Beer Garden in North Naples where crowds gathered to watch the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants and to enjoy halftime acoustic music performed by local musician Matty Jollie.
  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.
  • Pats fans were solidly in control at Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Daily News.
  • A mix of Giants & Patriots fans cheered the game at the Sand Bar. Photo by Gordon Campbell/Special to the Marco Eagle-Daily News.

Crowds gathered at Boston Beer Garden in North Naples and Vandy's Five Brother Pizza and the Sand Bar in Marco Island to watch Eli Manning and the Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.



Full gallery »New York Giants win Super Bowl XLVI

  • New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds the the Vince Lombardi Trophy with head coach Tom Coughlin after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
  • New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin reacts with quarterback David Carr (8) at the end of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady audibles at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky)
  • New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, hands the the Vince Lombardi Trophy over to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
  • New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) is tended to by trainers during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
  • New York Giants guard David Diehl holds his daughter and the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The Giants came back with a last-minute touchdown to beat New England 21-17 Sunday night for New York's fourth Super Bowl title.



Full gallery »Estero girls win 5A-14 district title

  • Estero's Amber Huther (12) celebrates after the Wildcats won the Class 5A-District 14 girls basketball championship with a 47-29 win against Golden Gate on Feb. 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Golden Gate girls basketball player Mimi Cherisme sings the National Anthem prior to the Class 5A-District 14 championship game on Feb. 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Golden Gate fell to Estero, 47-29. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Amber Huther and Golden Gate's Larissa Pereira (4) battle for the opening tip during the Class 5A-District 14 girls basketball championship on Feb. 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 47-29. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Golden Gate's Chanicka Boileau, center, tries to escape from Estero defenders Chanell Campbell (3), Andie Wagner (20) and Amber Huther (12) during the Class 5A-District 14 championship on Feb. 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Andie Wagner (20) and Amber Huther block Golden Gate's Chanicka Boileau during the Class 5A-District 14 girls basketball championship on Feb. 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won its second straight title, 47-29. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Amber Huther drives to the basket in the third quarter of the Class 5A-District 14 girls basketball championship on Feb. 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero topped Golden Gate 47-29. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero earned its second straight district title with a 47-29 win against Golden Gate on Thursday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants practice

  • New York Giants' Aaron Ross (31) stretches during practice, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • New York Giants' Steve Weatherford punts during practice, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • New York Giants' Deon Grant (34) kneels during practice inside the University of Indianapolis' indoor facility, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • New York Giants' Eli Manning throws during practice, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • New York Giants' Rocky Bernard (95) pauses between drills during practice, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • New York Giants' Eli Manning drops back to pass during practice, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in the NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)


Full gallery »Super Bowl XLVI: New York Giants Media Day

  • New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning smiles during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • New York Giants guard Chris Snee answers questions during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich answers questions during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
  • New York Giants offensive guard Mitch Petrus throws during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
  • New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes answers questions during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)


Full gallery »Super Bowl XLVI: New England Patriots Media Day

  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady answers questions during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
  • New England Patriots defensive back Malcolm Williams (41) and Markell Carter take pictures during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco answers a question during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • The New England Patriots participate in Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
  • New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski answers a question during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • New England Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft answers questions during Media Day for NFL football's Super Bowl XLVI Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)


Full gallery »Super Bowl XLVI: New England Patriots practice

  • New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up with teammates, including running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42), during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83), front right, stretches with teammates during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) runs a drill as Julian Edelman (11) waits his turn during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • The New England Patriots work out in the Indianapolis Colts indoor facility on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, front, stretches during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. With Hernandez are Chad Ochocinco (85), Tiquan Underwood (10) and Deion Branch (84). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
  • New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) warms up along with quarterback Tom Brady (12) during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Patriots are scheduled to face the New York Giants in NFL football Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)


Full gallery »South Fort Myers bounced from districts by Ida Baker

  • Ida Baker's Hannah DelNegro (23) looks for an open teammate while defended by South Fort Myers during a Class 6A-District 13 girls basketball semifinal on Feb. 1, 2012 at Fort Myers High School. Ida Baker advanced with a 59-41 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers starters enjoy a lighter moment during player introductions at the start of the Wolfpack's game against Ida Baker in a Class 6A-District 13 semifinal on Feb. 1, 2012 at Fort Myers High School. Ida Baker won, 59-41. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Coach Mark Morehead, center, and the South Fort Myers girls basketball saw their season end with a 59-41 loss against Ida Baker in a Class 6A-District 13 semifinal on Feb. 1, 2012 at Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Ida Baker's Alicia Emmons drives to the hoop against South Fort Myers during a Class 6A-District 13 girls basketball semifinal on Feb. 1, 2012 at Fort Myers High School. Ida Baker advanced with a 59-41 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers center Mercedes Campbell controls the ball against Ida Baker during a Class 6A-District 13 girls basketball semifinal on Feb. 1, 2012 at Fort Myers High School. Ida Baker advanced with a 59-41 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers guard LeAira Talford drives the baseline while defended by Ida Baker's Jessica Placher during a Class 6A-District 13 girls basketball semifinal on Feb. 1, 2012 at Fort Myers High School. Ida Baker advanced with a 59-41 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Ida Baker jumped out to an 11-0 lead and went on to post a 59-41 win against South Fort Myers in a Class 6A-Region 13 girls basketball semifinal on Wednesday night at Fort Myers High School.



Full gallery »South Fort Myers' Dortch signs with Miami

  • With his parents Tim and Sheila at his side, South Fort Myers senior cornerback Nate Dortch smiles after he signed with the University of Miami on Feb. 1, 2012 at South Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers senior cornerback Nate Dortch signs with the University of Miami as his parents, Tim and Sheila, and Wolfpack coach Grant Redhead look on during a signing ceremony on Feb. 1, 2012 at South Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Signing day for South Fort Myers senior cornerback Nate Dortch draws a crowd in the South Fort Myers High School gymnasium on Feb. 1, 2012. Dortch signed with the University of Miami. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers senior cornerback Nate Dortch, center, and his family and friends enjoy Dortch's day in the spotlight after he signed with the University of Miami on Feb. 1, 2012 at South Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers cornerback Nate Dortch talks to reporters after he signed with the University of Miami on Feb. 1, 2012 at South Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Nate Dortch

South Fort Myers senior cornerback signed with the University of Miami on Wednesday morning during a ceremony at South Fort Myers High School.



Full gallery »FBA freshman basketball player Emily Lines reaches 1000 point career total

  • Lexey Swall/Staff First Baptist Academy freshman Emily Lines, the daughter of coach Jennifer Lines, battles for the ball under the basket against Golden Gate High School opponents during a basketball game Thursday in the FBA gym. Before Thursday's game, Emily Lines was honored for scoring 1000 career points for FBA.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff First Baptist Academy freshman Emily Lines, third from right, Golden Gate High School's Rebecca Demosthenes, third from left, and other players from their two varsity basketball teams hold hands and gather in a circle to pray after the game last week. Before Thursday's game, Emily Lines was honored for scoring 1000 career points for FBA.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff First Baptist Academy varsity girls basketball coach Jennifer Lines throws her hands in the air after a win against Golden Gate High School on Thursday at the FBA gym. Before Thursday's game, Lines' daughter, Emily Lines, a freshman, was honored for scoring 1000 career points for FBA.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff First Baptist Academy varsity girls basketball coach Jennifer Lines, left, and her daughter Emily Lines watch as the team plays against Golden Gate High School on Thursday at the FBA gym. Before Thursday's game, Emily Lines, a freshman, was honored for scoring 1000 career points for FBA.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff First Baptist Academy varsity girls basketball coach Jennifer Lines talks to the team during a timeout in a game against Golden Gate High School on Thursday at the FBA gym. Before Thursday's game, Lines' daughter, Emily Lines, pictured second from left, was honored for scoring 1000 career points for FBA.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff First Baptist Academy freshman Emily Lines, the daughter of coach Jennifer Lines, shoots the ball against Golden Gate High School opponents during a basketball game Thursday in the FBA gym. Before Thursday's game, Emily Lines was honored for scoring 1000 career points for FBA.


Full gallery »Men's basketball: Mercer 75, FGCU 66

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Florida Gulf Coast University guard Dante Holmes takes a shot from the paint as FGCU plays Mercer during Monday nights match-up held at Alico Arena.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Florida Gulf Coast University guard Brett Comer passes the ball backward out of the paint past Mercer's Justin Cecil, 15, during Monday nights match-up held at Alico Arena.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Florida Gulf Coast University guard Christophe Varidel attempts a jump shot against Mercer during Monday nights match-up held at Alico Arena.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Florida Gulf Coast University guard Brett Comer attempts to drive the ball past Mercer's Langston Hall during Monday nights match-up held at Alico Arena.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Florida Gulf Coast University guard Brett Comer draws a foul while driving the ball to the goal against Mercer during Monday nights match-up held at Alico Arena.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Florida Gulf Coast University guard Brett Comer draws a foul from Mercer's Langston Hall, 21, during Monday nights match-up held at Alico Arena.


Full gallery »MLS exhibition: Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United at FGCU

  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News D.C. United's Blake Brettschneider attempts to keep the ball from the Chicago Fire's Victor Pineda during a Major League Soccer exhibition game held at FGCU on Sunday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Chicago Fire's Kwame Watson-Siriboe heads the ball over D.C. United's Sebastian Svard during a Major League Soccer exhibition game held at FGCU on Sunday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News D.C. United's Stefan Jerome slides to the ball against the Chicago Fire during a Major League Soccer exhibition game held at FGCU on Sunday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News Chicago Fire's Patrick Nyarko heads the ball past D.C. United's Andy Najar during a Major League Soccer exhibition game held at FGCU on Sunday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News D.C. United's Branko Boskovic moves the ball down field against the Chicago Fire during a Major League Soccer exhibition game held at FGCU on Sunday afternoon.
  • Jason Easterly/Special to the Daily News D.C. United's Blake Brettschneider blocks the ball from Chicago Fire's Pavel Pardo during a Major League Soccer exhibition game held at FGCU on Sunday afternoon.


Full gallery »Swamp Buggy Winter Classic 2012

  • Greg Kahn/Staff Bonnie Walsh jumps into the muddy water with swamp buggy queen Jennifer Federico after Walsh won the Winter Classic Swamp Buggy races at the Florida Sports Park in Naples on Jan. 29, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Jerry Coudill races toward the finish line in his 8 cylinder swamp buggy during the Winter Classic Swamp Buggy races at the Florida Sports Park in Naples on Jan. 29, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Skip Kent, left, puts his hands in the air while crossing the finish line as both other racers in his opening heat broke down during the Winter Classic Swamp Buggy races at the Florida Sports Park in Naples on Jan. 29, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff A patron sleeps in the flatbed of a truck before Sunday racing began at the Winter Classic Swamp Buggy races at the Florida Sports Park in Naples on Jan. 29, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Keri Barnicle, 9, left, searches the race track with binoculars during the Winter Classic Swamp Buggy races at the Florida Sports Park in Naples on Jan. 29, 2012.
  • Greg Kahn/Staff Racers take off in the finale during the Winter Classic Swamp Buggy races at the Florida Sports Park in Naples on Jan. 29, 2012.


Full gallery »Prep boys soccer: South Fort Myers falls to Cape Coral in 3A-11 district final

  • South Fort Myers' Jonathan Argueta (11) heads the ball against Cape Coral's Nathan Stone during the Class 3A-District 11 boys soccer championship on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Cape Coral won the title, 4-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers' Georges Daniel (22) makes his way down the line during player introductions prior to the Wolfpack facing Cape Coral in the Class 3A-District 11 boys soccer championship on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The South Fort Myers boys soccer team -- including Daniel Torres (9), Roberto Perezmeza (5), Miguel Ramirez (7), Jonathan Arguetta (11), goalkeeper Tanner Yergens, Danny Barrow (6) and Conner Kammerlocher (12) -- takes the field at the start of the Class 3A-District 11 championship against Cape Coral on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Mariner won, 4-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers coach Ryan Flory (wearing hat) watches the Wolfpack during the 3A-11 district championship against Cape Coral on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers' Danny Barrow controls the ball against Cape Coral during the Class 3A-District 11 boys soccer championship on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Cape Coral won the title, 4-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers' Conner Kammerlocher, left, and Cape Coral's Caio Amaral battle for the ball during the Class 3A-District 11 boys soccer championship on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Cape Coral won the title, 4-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Cape Coral captured the 3A-11 district title with a 4-0 win against South Fort Myers on Friday night at Mariner High School in Cape Coral.



Full gallery »Prep girls soccer: Mariner ousts Estero

  • Mariner's Alejandra Muro Solis (3) and Estero's Melody Shipman (4) eye the ball during a Class 3A-Region 3 semifinal on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Melody Shipman (4), Jessica Frank (10), Melody Shipman (14), Ali Tebo (8) and goalkeeper Kylie Waters try to block a direct kick by Mariner's Holly Fritz in the first half against Mariner in a Class 3A-Region 3 semifinal on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School. Fritz scored. Mariner won, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Mariner celebrates after Holly Fritz's goal in the first half against Estero in a Class 3A-Region 3 girls soccer semifinal on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Mariner advanced with a 2-1 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero goalie Kylie Waters and Wildcat defenders guard the net against Mariner during a Class 3A-Region 3 semifinal on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Maria Frank and Mariner's Sarah Peer (14) try to gain control of the ball during a Class 3A-Region 3 semifinal on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Mariner won, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Mariner's Tabita Aguilar (5) controls the ball while defended by Estero's Ali Tebo (8) during a Class 3A-Region 3 semifinal on Jan. 27, 2012 at Mariner High School in Cape Coral. Mariner won, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Mariner scored two goals in the first half and hung on to edge Estero, 2-1, in a Class 3A-Region 3 semifinal on Friday night in Cape Coral.




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