The Newberry High School Panthers’ Shyenne Smith is ranked in the top 25 lacrosse goalies in Florida with a .538 save percentage. That ranking is all that more impressive considering she has only played for two seasons and for her determination to not let autism stop her from striving for …
Read More »Meet The Thunder from the Land Down Under: Jeremy Jin
On April 8, Gators Men’s Tennis added Jeremy Jin, a promising international talent, to the 2023 class. I had the privilege of sitting down with Jin for a short chat about his background, on-court skillset and influences throughout his career. https://twitter.com/GatorsMTN/status/1644713930860658690?s=20 Tale of the Tape Jeremy is a 5’10” right-hander …
Read More »Gainesville Native Katelyn Crofts Leaves Dominant Legacy at Santa Fe
The Santa Fe Saints volleyball season has officially come to a close. When reflecting on this past 2022 season for the Saints, coaches and members within the team have expressed one player who stood out. An athlete who grew as a person, player and leader. Someone who consistently showed up …
Read More »FEATURE: Matthew Leber From Oak Hall High School
When one door closes, another door opens. This is the case for Matthew Leber. The end of his time at Oak Hall High School is approaching fast. Matthew is called a “lifer” at Oak Hall, having attended since kindergarten. Growing Up With the Love For America’s Favorite Pastime Matthew’s Father, …
Read More »Breaking Barriers: A Pioneer for Women in Sports
Written and edited by Jordyn Reed and Courtney Mims. “By 1988…I became the country’s second national baseball columnist and we were reinventing the wheel.” A pioneer for women in the sports world and the first female recipient of the J.G. Taylor Spink Award, Claire Smith, has accomplished a great deal …
Read More »Colts Will Start Former Gator QB Jacoby Brissett Again on Sunday
With the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Andrew Luck out again with his shoulder injury, a former Gator will get another chance to shine on the field as the Colts face the Seattle Seahawks Sunday. Both the Colts and the Seahawks are 1-2 going into Sunday night’s game, and the Colts are …
Read More »FEATURE: Johann Rapp Chips and Charges Through Life
An athlete can probably easily describe the special bond they have with the sport they play. However, how difficult is it for an individual to realize and describe the benefit a sport has on their life? Johann Rapp, a University of Florida freshman and club tennis player, has been playing …
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