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Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero edges Cape Coral

  • Kevin Johnson/Staff Estero celebrates its 2-1 walk off win against Cape Coral in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School.
  • The Estero High baseball team gets ready to face Cape Coral in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero edged Cape Coral, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High's infield faces the U.S. flag in the outfield during the playing of the National Anthem prior to facing Cape Coral in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. From left, third baseman Christian Phillips, shortstop Ryan Keegan, second baseman Andrew Maurer and first baseman Brian Boocock. Estero won, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High junior lefty Zeke Pietrzyk delivers a pitch against Cape Coral during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. Pietrzyk fired a complete game as the Wildcats advanced with a 2-1 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High senior right fielder Brooks Rohrman, who signed with Southeastern Community College in Iowa earlier in the week, catches a fly ball in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero edged Cape Coral, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High's Christian Phillips lays down a bunt in the first inning in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal against Cape Coral on May 2, 2013 at Estero High School. Estero edged Cape Coral, 2-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero's Wesley Pruitt scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning as the Wildcats edged Cape Coral, 2-1, in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Thursday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »2013 Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalists

  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Danielle Avery, Naples High
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Brandon Black, Lely High School
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Morgan Daffin, Everglades City
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Chase Davis, Palmetto Ridge
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Katie Denti, Barron Collier
  • Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete finalist Kali Heller-Spencer, Gulf Coast


Full gallery »Pro hockey: Game 7, Reading Royals 4, Florida Everblades 1

  • Florida's Mike Ratchuk (22) collects the puck in front of Reading's Joel Champagne (24) . Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading. Photo by Jeremy Drey 5/1/2013
  • Florida's Mike Ratchuk (22) stands in his own zone after the horn sounds. Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading. Photo by Jeremy Drey 5/1/2013
  • Reading's Kirk MacDonald (13) celebrates his third period goal. Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading. Photo by Jeremy Drey 5/1/2013
  • Reading's Kirk MacDonald (13) scores along the goal line past the out stretched arm of Florida goalie Jesse Deckert (40) at 15:43 of the third period. Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading. Photo by Jeremy Drey 5/1/2013
  • Florida goalie Jesse Deckert (40) can't make the save as Reading's Ian O'Connor (16) scores at 15:09 of the third period. Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading. Photo by Jeremy Drey 5/1/2013
  • Florida's Maury Edwards (23) looks for the puck in the feet of Reading's Brett Flemming (20). Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 7 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading. Photo by Jeremy Drey 5/1/2013


Full gallery »Lee County Middle School girls track and field finals

  • Bonita Springs Charter School's Alexis Floyd competes in the girls 7th grade long jump at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle School's Morgan Waters, left, receives the baton from teammate Mikayla Holton during the girls 8th grade 4x400 relay at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The Three Oaks Middle School girls 8th grade 4x400 relay team is all smiles after winning their heat and finishing third overall in the Lee County Middle School championship on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. From left, Shania Wade, Victoria Mayo, Mikayla Holton and Morgan Waters. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle School's Sage Williamson, center, competes in the girls 7th grade 800 meter run at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Williamson finished in second place. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Three Oaks Middle School's Marin Yeagle sprints toward the finish line in the girls 6th grade 400 meter dash at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Bonita Springs Charter School 7th grader Abigail Barroso, second from right, takes a breather after finishing the girls 1600 meter run at the Lee County Middle School track and field championships on April 30, 2013 at Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Track and field athletes from Three Oaks, Bonita Springs Charter and Bonita Springs Middle competed in the Lee County Middle School girls track and field championships on Tuesday at Fort Myers High School. Lehigh's Varsity Lakes won the team title.



Full gallery »Barron Collier loses to Vero Beach in girls lacrosse state quarterfinal

  • David Albers/Staff -Barron Collier's Claudia Lenart looks for an open teammate under pressure from Vero Beach's Sydney Murphy in the first half of the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Vero Beach's Meredith Baker celebrates with her teammates after defeating Barron Collier High School in the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Barron Collier High School girls lacrosse players leave the field after losing to Vero Beach in the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Vero Beach's girls lacrosse team celebrates their win over Barron Collier in the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Barron Collier's Mel Guitard shakes hands with the Vero Beach team after the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.
  • David Albers/Staff -Barron Collier's Olivia Ferrucci, right, chases a face off against Vero Beach's Ashley MacIntyre in the second half of the state quarterfinal game on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Naples. Vero Beach defeated Barron Collier, 13-7.


Full gallery »Pro hockey: Florida Everblades 2, Reading Royals 1

  • Florida’s Leigh Salters, right, beats Reading goalie Riley Gill to score what proved to be the game-winning goal in Game 6 of the teams’ ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night at the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pa.
  • Jeremy Drey (2) Florida goalie Jesse Deckert (40) makes a save. Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 6 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading.
  • Jeremy Drey (2) Florida’s Brandon MacLean (77) celebrates after the Everblades took a 2-1 lead over the Reading Royals during Game 6 of the teams’ ECHL.
  • Florida's Brandon MacLean (77) checks Reading's Bobby Shea (25). Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 6 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading. Photo by Jeremy Drey 4/30/2013
  • Florida goalie Jesse Deckert (40) covers under pressure. Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 6 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading. Photo by Jeremy Drey 4/30/2013
  • Florida's Shawn O?Donnell (17) collects the puck in front of pressure from Reading's Joel Champagne (24) . Reading Royals vs Florida Everblades in Game 6 of an ECHL Eastern Conference semifinal at the Sovereign Center, Reading. Photo by Jeremy Drey 4/30/2013


Full gallery »Prep softball: 6A semifinal, Naples 7, Barron Collier 3

  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Naples High third baseman Ariel Martinez jokes with coach Robert Iamurri before batting in the second inning against Barron Collier during Tuesday night's regional softball championship held at Barron Collier.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Naples High first baseman Taylor Manning is brushed off the plate with an inside pitch during Tuesday night's regional softball championship against Barron Collier.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Barron Collier catcher Haleigh Ross turns a double play after forcing out Naples High's Hayley Delashme during Tuesday night's regional softball championship held at Barron Collier.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Barron Collier right fielder Caitie Hogue makes a base hit against Naples High during Tuesday night's regional softball championship held at Barron Collier.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Naples High center fielder Courtney Hogrefe catches a fly ball against Barron Collier during Tuesday night's regional softball championship held at Barron Collier.
  • Special to the Daily News/Jason Easterly Barron Collier pitcher Hannah Vet pitches against Naples High in the fourth inning during Tuesday night's regional softball championship held at Barron Collier.


Full gallery »Shift change: Ex-Everblades now firefighters

  • William DeShazer/Staff Estero firefighters and former Everblades players Jim Brown, from left, Terry Lindgren, Matt Pagnutti, and Bill Kinkel pose for a portrait at the Estero Fire Station on Wednesday April 24, 2013.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Estero firefighter Lt. and former Everblades player Terry Lindgren, left, instructs firefighter Anthony Fite before vertical vent training at the Estero Fire Station on Wednesday April 24, 2013.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Estero firefighter Lt. and former Everblades player Terry Lindgren, suites up before a vertical vent training exercise at the Estero Fire Station on Wednesday April 24, 2013.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Estero firefighter Lt. and former Everblades player Terry Lindgren, middle, suites up before a vertical vent training exercise at the Estero Fire Station on Wednesday April 24, 2013.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Estero firefighter Lt. and former Everblades player Terry Lindgren, left, instructs firefighter Anthony Fite before vertical vent training at the Estero Fire Station on Wednesday April 24, 2013.
  • William DeShazer/Staff Estero firefighter Lt. and former Everblades player Terry Lindgren, left, instructs firefighter Anthony Fite before vertical vent training at the Estero Fire Station on Wednesday April 24, 2013.


Full gallery »Everblades lose to Reading Royals, 3-2, in Game 4 of ECHL Eastern Conference Semifinal

  • David Albers/Staff -Florida Everblades forward Matthew Pistilli chases a loose puck against the Reading Royals in Game 4 of the ECHL Eastern Conference Semifinal on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff -Florida Everblades goalie Jessie Deckert makes a save in the second period against the Reading Royals during Game 4 of the ECHL Eastern Conference Semifinal on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff -Nine-year-old Evan DeBono and his father, Fort Myers resident Allen Michael DeBono, keep tabs on the action between the Reading Royals and the Florida Everblades during the second period of Game 4 of the ECHL Eastern Conference Semifinal on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Reading Royals defeat the Florida Everblades, 3-2, in Game 4 of the ECHL Eastern Conference Semifinal on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff -Florida Everblades forward A.J. Jenks takes a poke at Reading Royals forward T.J. Snyer in the third period of Game 4 of the ECHL Eastern Conference Semifinal on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff -Reading Royals forward Ian O'Connor battles for possession against Florida Everblades defenseman Charles Landry in the second period of Game 4 of the ECHL Eastern Conference Semifinal on Friday, April 26, 2013, at Germain Arena in Estero.


Full gallery »Scenes before first round of NFL draft

  • Warren Sapp arrives on the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Radio City Music Hall in New York.(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
  • A large NFL logo decorates the stage before the first round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
  • Luke Joeckel, third from left, a tackle from Texas A&M, poses for a photo in the green room before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
  • Luke Joeckel, right, from Texas A&M, stands in the green room before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
  • Sharrif Floyd, a defensive tackle from Florida, is hugged in the green room before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
  • Wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, from Tennessee, checks his cell phone in the green room before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)


Full gallery »Florida Everblades vs. Reading Royals in Eastern Conference semifinals

  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Fans cheer as the Florida Everblades enter the rink for a game against the Reading Royals in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Mathieu Merrifield (15) of the Florida Everblades makes the first goal with Evan Barlow (23) of the Reading Royals following behind during the first period in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Tommi Kivisto (6) of the Florida Everblades pushes Nikita Kashirsky (5) of the Reading Royals during the third period of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Matthew Pistilli (36) of the Florida Everblades attempts a goal with Mark Mitera (4) of the Reading Royals blocking the shot in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Adam Brace (28) of the Florida Everblades looks where to pass the puck in a game against the Reading Royals in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla.
  • Dania Maxwell/Staff Florida Everblades celebrates a goal made by A.J. Jenks (21) in a game against the Reading Royals in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Germain Arena on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Estero, Fla.


Full gallery »Girls lacrosse: Barron Collier defeats Gulf Coast, 19-1

  • David Albers/Staff - The Barron Collier Girls Lacrosse team defeats Gulf Coast High School, 19-1, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Barron Collier Girls Lacrosse team defeats Gulf Coast High School, 19-1, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Barron Collier Girls Lacrosse team defeats Gulf Coast High School, 19-1, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Barron Collier Girls Lacrosse team defeats Gulf Coast High School, 19-1, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - Barron Collier's Olivia Ferrucci looks for a shot under pressure from Gulf Coast's Kiera McMeekan in the first half on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples. The Barron Collier Cougars defeated the Gulf Coast Sharks, 19-1.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Barron Collier Girls Lacrosse team defeats Gulf Coast High School, 19-1, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples.


Full gallery »Boys lacrosse: Barron Collier defeats Gulf Coast, 15-3

  • David Albers/Staff - Barron Collier's Michael O'Dea is congratulated by teammate Austin Miller for a goal in the first quarter on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples. The Barron Collier Cougars defeated the Gulf Coast Sharks, 15-3.
  • David Albers/Staff - Barron Collier's Justin Schwatrz is sandwiched between two Gulf Coast players while trying to move the ball up field in the first quarter on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples. The Barron Collier Cougars defeated the Gulf Coast Sharks, 15-3.
  • David Albers/Staff - Barron Collier's Matt Ihm looks for a shot under pressure from Gulf Coast's Rion Gage in the first quarter on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples. The Barron Collier Cougars defeated the Gulf Coast Sharks, 15-3.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Barron Collier Boys Lacrosse team defeats Gulf Coast High School, 15-3, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Barron Collier Boys Lacrosse team defeats Gulf Coast High School, 15-3, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Barron Collier Boys Lacrosse team defeats Gulf Coast High School, 15-3, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Barron Collier High School in Naples.


Full gallery »Pro hockey: Reading Royals 3, Florida Everblades 2

  • Reading's Barry Almeida (19) and Florida goalie Jesse Deckert (40). ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Saturday night for Game two of the second round ECHL playoffs. Reading won 3-2. Reading won 3-2. 4/20/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • Reading's Alex Berry (29) moves the puck past Florida's A.J. Jenks (21), who has dropped his stick. ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Saturday night for Game two of the second round ECHL playoffs. Reading won 3-2. Reading won 3-2. 4/20/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • Florida's Corey Trivino (12) and Reading's Ian O'Connor (16) ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Saturday night for Game two of the second round ECHL playoffs. Reading won 3-2. Reading won 3-2. 4/20/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • Florida's David Rutherford (91) and Reading's Kirk MacDonald (13). ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Saturday night for Game two of the second round ECHL playoffs. Reading won 3-2. Reading won 3-2. 4/20/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • Reading's Barry Almeida (19) and Florida's Brent Henley (2). ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Saturday night for Game two of the second round ECHL playoffs. Reading won 3-2. Reading won 3-2. 4/20/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • Florida's Corey Trivino (12). ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Saturday night for Game two of the second round ECHL playoffs. Reading won 3-2. Reading won 3-2. 4/20/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty


Full gallery »Pro hockey: Florida Everblades 4, Reading Royals 3

  • Florida's Adam Brace (28) and Florida's Mike Merrifield (7) celebrate Brace's goal in the first period. ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Friday night for Game one of the second round ECHL playoffs. Florida won 4-3. 4/19/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • Reading's Joel Champagne (24) and Florida's Brent Henley (2) compete for the puck. ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Friday night for Game one of the second round ECHL playoffs. Florida won 4-3. 4/19/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • Florida goalie Jesse Deckert (40) makes a save. ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Friday night for Game one of the second round ECHL playoffs. Florida won 4-3. 4/19/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • Florida's Mathieu Roy (15) and Reading's Kirk MacDonald (13) vie for the puck. ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Friday night for Game one of the second round ECHL playoffs. Florida won 4-3. 4/19/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • The Everblades celebrate a goal by Florida's A.J. Jenks (21) in the first period. ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Friday night for Game one of the second round ECHL playoffs. Florida won 4-3. 4/19/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty
  • Florida's Corey Trivino (12) moves the puck past Reading's T.J. Syner (14). ECHL Hockey, the Florida Everblades vs. the Reading Royals at the Sovereign Center in Reading Friday night for Game one of the second round ECHL playoffs. Florida won 4-3. 4/19/2013 Reading, PA Reading Eagle Photo by Ben Hasty


Full gallery »Prep baseball: South Fort Myers vs Cypress Lake at Hammond Stadium

  • South Fort Myers High baseball players -- including third baseman Reyes Ramon -- wear a different kind of cap during their game against Cypress Lake High on April 17, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. South won 4-3. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers High second baseman Kenny Buzenius covers the bag as Cypress Lake High's Ryan Rivera attempts to steal on April 17, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. South won 4-3. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers High pitcher Jack Kelly delivers a pitch against Cypress Lake High on April 17, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. South won 4-3. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers High outfielder Conner Kammerlocher makes a catch in right field against Cypress Lake High on April 17, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. South won 4-3. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cypress Lake High third baseman Andy Williams tags out South Fort Myers High's Eddie Collins during a rundown on April 17, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. South won 4-3. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers High pitcher Jack Kelly receives congratulations from catcher Forrest Hunter at the end of an inning against Cypress Lake High on April 17, 2013 at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. South won 4-3. Kevin Johnson/Staff

South Fort Myers edged Cypress Lake, 4-3, in a high school baseball game at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on April 17, 2013.



Full gallery »Prep boys lacrosse: Estero vs Fort Myers

  • Fort Myers High's Max Margolin (1) carries the ball while guarded by Estero High's Craig Fitzgerald during a District 16 boys lacrosse semifinal on April 17, 2013 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers advanced with a 17-14 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High's Justin Koch (21) and goalie Jordan Lysiak protect the Wildcats net against Fort Myers during a District 16 boys lacrosse semifinal on April 17, 2013 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers advanced with a 17-14 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Fort Myers High's Austin Ciresi carries the ball at midfield while chased by Estero players during a District 16 boys lacrosse semifinal on April 17, 2013 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers advanced with a 17-14 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The Estero High sideline and their fans watch as the Wildcats season comes to an end in a District 16 boys lacrosse semifinal on April 17, 2013 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers advanced with a 17-14 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High's Dalton Ackley, right, checks Fort Myers High's Austin Ciresi during a District 16 boys lacrosse semifinal on April 17, 2013 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers advanced with a 17-14 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Fort Myers High's Bryant Cole intercepts the ball in front of Estero High's Austin Wallen (10) during a District 16 boys lacrosse semifinal on April 17, 2013 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers advanced with a 17-14 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Fort Myers snapped a 5-5 halftime time and went on to eliminate Estero, 17-14, in a District 16 boys lacrosse semifinal on April 17, 2013 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers.



Full gallery »Pat Summerall 1930 - 2013

  • In this April 19, 1994, photo, Pat Summerall, completing his 34th and final season with CBS, receives an award for lifetime achievement at the 1994 Sports Emmy Awards in New York. Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell said Tuesday, April 16, 2013, that Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, died at the age of 82. (AP Photo/Rob Clark, File)
  • In this Feb. 3, 2002, photo, Fox broadcasters Pat Summerall, left, and John Madden stand in the booth at Louisiana Superdome before the NFL Super Bowl XXXVI football game in New Orleans. Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell said Tuesday, April 16, 2013, that Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. (AP Photo/Ric Feld, File)
  • FILE - In this Jan. 23, 1994, file photo, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, left, talks with CBS commentator Pat Summerall before the NFL football NFC championship game between the Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers in Irving, Texas. Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell said Tuesday, April 16, 2013, that Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin, File)
  • FILE - In this Nov. 30, 1994, file photo, former President Gerald Ford, right, greets sportscaster Pat Summerall at a reception for the 10th annual American Sportscasters Hall of Fame Awards dinner in New York. Ford presented Summerall with the Sportscaster of the Year award at the dinner honoring the legendary voices of sports broadcasting and the achievements of sports legends. Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell said Tuesday, April 16, 2013, that Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm, File)
  • FILE - In this April 10, 1994, file photo, CBS broadcaster Pat Summerall works in the television booth on No. 18 during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell said Tuesday, April 16, 2013, that Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)
  • FILE - In this Sept. 17, 1960, file photo, New York Giants placekicker Pat Summerall poses for a portrait in New York. Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell said Tuesday, April 16, 2013, that Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. (AP Photo/John Rooney, File)

Pat Summerall, the deep-voiced NFL player-turned-broadcaster who spent half of his four decades calling sports famously paired with John Madden, died April 16, 2013.



Full gallery »Florida defeats FGCU, 5-3, at Hammond Stadium

  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Brandon Bednar is tagged out at third base by University of Florida's Josh Tobias on a single that also scored an RBI in the first inning at Hammond Stadium on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Brandon Bednar reacts to being tagged out at third base on a single that also scored an RBI in the first inning against the University of Florida at Hammond Stadium on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Danny Patrick pitches in the fourth inning against the University of Florida at Hammond Stadium on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Brooks Beisner catches a foul fly ball against the University of Florida at Hammond Stadium on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University plays the University of Florida at Hammond Stadium on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Fort Myers.
  • David Albers/Staff - Florida Gulf Coast University's Brooks Beisner walks through the dugout while playing the University of Florida at Hammond Stadium on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Fort Myers.


Full gallery »Everblades finish off Jackals, 7-2

  • David Albers/Staff - The Florida Everblades defeat the Elmira Jackals, 7-2, in game six of the ECHL Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Florida Everblades defeat the Elmira Jackals, 7-2, in game six of the ECHL Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Florida Everblades defeat the Elmira Jackals, 7-2, in game six of the ECHL Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Florida Everblades defeat the Elmira Jackals, 7-2, in game six of the ECHL Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Florida Everblades defeat the Elmira Jackals, 7-2, in game six of the ECHL Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Estero.
  • David Albers/Staff - The Florida Everblades defeat the Elmira Jackals, 7-2, in game six of the ECHL Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Estero.



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