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Award-winning high school sports coverage of Lee County, Fla.; Part of the USA Today Network. email: [email protected] Instagram: @newspresssports
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Congratulations to the Southwest Florida Football Offensive Player of the Year, Malik Curtis of @BishopVerotFB!. #SWFLHSSA @hssportsawards
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To start your day off right. May we all find the joy in something @Enyah_thompkins did in this lift. To see more video from this meet go to @DunbarAthletics @SportsCenter #weightlifting @DunbarHighFL
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LSU's Emmitt Williams, who's testing his NBA Draft prospects, holds youth basketball camp via @thenewspress @EmmittWilliams6 @LSUBasketball.
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CHAMPS! @LadyWaveGB goes back-to-back-to back as they defeat Choctawhatchee 65-41 for the 7A state championship
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That didn’t take long. @SouthFMHS WR Jeshaun Jones scores on 28 yard jet sweep on first college touch.
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Former Canterbury coach Darrin Wallace takes over Riverdale basketball program via @thenewspress @coachDWALLACE24 @RHSRaiderHoops.
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Fort Myers' Destanni Henderson having Sweet time in NCAA tournament with South Carolina @LadyWaveGB @GamecockWBB @dh3so3hd #sweet16 #gamecocks @FortMyersHS
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“Do the little things.” First year head coach Willis May brings energy to this program that it hasn’t seen recently.
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BREAKING: @DeionSanders announces that his Dallas-area team, Trinity Christian, will travel to @DunbarHighFL for a preseason classic in August. @TheNewsPress @NDN.
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Miami Central 9, Dunbar 0.C: Amari Daniels 1 run (Jayden John kick), 11:18 left in 2Q
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The 2019-20 News-Press Boys Basketball Player of the Year is @javian_0 from @FortMyersHoops #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @babcockranchfl
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D: Shocky Jacques-Louis @ShockyMVP 33 pass from Georges (kick blocked); :36, Dunbar up 19-7 #FNPHSFB
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South Fort Myers' Antwan Dixon has stiff-armed vicious disorder, back on field @KentStFootball @superman2nad @JeshaunJones06 via @TheNewsPress @SFMHSWolfpack @LehighAthletics @SouthFMHS @KentStAthletics.
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Congratulations to the Southwest Florida Football Defensive Player of the Year, Chris Thomas of @DunbarHighFL!. #SWFLHSSA @hssportsawards
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The 2019-20 News-Press Defensive Player of the Year Is @D_Erickson28 of @BishopVerotFB #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @babcockranchfl @BishopVerot
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Cypress Lake won its first district title since 1995
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Learn more about #UCF guard and @RiverdaleRaider grad Cole Schneider, who scored a 1-yard TD against Tulsa on Saturday night. via @thenewspress @RiverdaleCoach @TeamRiverdale @riverdale @RaiderAthletes @UCF_Football.
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Congratulations to the Southwest Florida Boys Athlete of the Year, Leroy Roker of @verotathletics #SWFLHSSA @hssportsawards @LeroyRoker10
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Fort Myers' Krissy Gear seeks All-American status at New Balance Nationals @FMHSAthletics @FortMyersHS @flrunners.
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The 2019-20 News-Press Jeff Sommer Memorial Coach of the Year Winner is Martin Cardenas from @TritonsSoccer #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @MarinerTritons @babcockranchfl
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Jesse Martinez Sr. and his wife Jennifer have drawn from their own life experiences and made sacrifices to invest in their son, @TeamRiverdale state champion Jesse Martinez. He’ll be the first in his family to attend college and he’s going Ivy League
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Was it only 8 months ago that @KentStFootball @superman2nad was on stage with @JeshaunJones06 supporting his friends decision to go to @TerpsFootball and today they are both making plays and Lee County proud? @SouthFMHS @lehighsenior @SFMHSWolfpack
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And Chris Graves makes it official. He’s going to @CanesFootball to play at #TheU @BishopVerotFB @BishopVerot story. Photos to come…
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Former @CypressLakeHigh, @BarronCollier coach Mark Ivey named interim coach at @AppState_FB. @FMHSAthletics senior DB @Tuck239 committed to Mountaineers.
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It's official: Deion Sanders named Jackson State's head football coach via @thenewspress @NorthFtMyersHS @NFMHS_Football #deionsanders.
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Meet The News-Press 2019 Football Defense All-Area Team
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Congratulations to the new @NorthFtMyersHS record holder for kills in a career @katiedickey074 does it in style! @usasouthvball
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The 2019-20 News-Press Female Athlete of the Year is Olivia McMurray of @FortMyersHS #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @babcockranchfl
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FINAL: Canterbury 48, FAMU 39. The Cougars will face the winner of OCP and Somerset Prep tomorrow for the 3A state championship.
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Make sure you have the sound on for this one. We didn’t even have to think about our Game of the Week for Week 7. @DunbarFootball (4-0) vs. @southfmfootball (5-0). Felines vs. Canines. Who’s going to be the last undefeated Lee County squad?. #DUNvsSFM. 🎥: @NP_AlexMartin
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Great ending by @BishopVerotFB as they block Lakeland Christian’s game-winning FG try to win 21-20. Great video on Facebook by Verot Live @BishopVerot #bishopverot @FlaHSFootball #swfl
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Our Game of the Week is for the 6A-14 title. It’s @southfmfootball vs. @naplesfootball for all the marbles down at Staver Field. One team will host a first-round playoff game, the other will hit the road in November. Who you got?. 🎥: @NP_AlexMartin
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Southwest Florida Christian defeats First Baptist 52-24, earns first trip to state; semifinals in Lakeland are Tuesday, Feb.28th.
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Check @TheNewsPress Athlete of the Week for Aug.27-Sept 1 @MarinerTritons @rashawnhunter2 was selected by our readers. Go see video of Hunter #SWFL @LeeSchools @Triton_Football @tritonbooster1.
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Baseball Brothers | Former @VerotBaseball stars Blaze Alexander, C.J. Alexander, off to roaring starts in #Diamondbacks, #Braves organizations. #MLB .
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The News-Press 2018 Football All-Area Team: Defense.
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North Fort Myers kicks off field house fundraiser with message from Hall of Famer @DeionSanders via @thenewspress @NorthFtMyersHS @NFMHS_Football @NFMHSAthletics.
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Lee County soccer stars Leo Perez, Emilee Hauser set to play in All-American Cup on ESPNU via @thenewspress @emilee_hauser @TritonsSoccer.
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FINAL: @mvaeagles defeats @Estero_G_Soccer 4-0 to win the 4A state championship; Wildcats finish 24-4-1 on an amazing ride as the state runner-ups
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@lehighsenior Antwan Dixon endured a lot and waited to get back on the field. The reward, Scoring Kent States 1st TD of the season. Great story. @coachchaney96 @LehighAthletics @JeshaunJones06
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The 2019-20 News-Press Girls Weightlifter of the Year is Jenna McClain of @LaBelleCowboys #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @babcockranchfl
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The 2019-20 News-Press Male Athlete of the Year is Leo Perez from @MarinerTritons #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @babcockranchfl @TritonsSoccer
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The 2019-20 News-Press Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year is Stephy Ormsby of @FortMyersHS #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @babcockranchfl
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Girls basketball state champion coach Dwayne Donnell Will leave @DunbarHighFL to become the head coach at @ECSGirlsHoops Go to to read more. @ECSsports @ecs_athletics @DunbarAthletics @Witoo4Life @coachgutts @coachguttswife
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The 2019-20 News-Press Offensive Football Player of the Year is @cj_shedd1 of @CLHSPanthers #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @babcockranchfl @CLHS_Football
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Lehigh's Jeremiah Davis signs with Florida State to continue his track career via @thenewspress @LehighAthletics @lehighsenior @FSU_Track.
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And @BishopVerotFB starts the second half in style… Anthony Lee with the kickoff return for a TD and Carter Smith runs in the 2 point conversion as the Vikings lead 18-0 just seconds into the third quarter
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The 2019-20 News-Press Girls Soccer Player of the Year is @emilee_hauser of @NFMSoccerNME #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @babcockranchfl
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Miami Central 23, Dunbar 0.C: Rhoody Jean Louis 38 interception return (John kick), 5:58 left in 2Q
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The Big 15: @autter7878 athleticism, size has earned the #NaplesHigh product 11 Division I offers including #bearcats #bceagles #boilerup #herdfamily #Purdue @goherd24 @GoBearcatsFB #Marshall #WeAreBC @CoachBKramer.
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Video: @NorthFtMyersHS retired the jersey of one of its greats Monday night. See video of Jessica Wagner’s ceremony, who will play pro volleyball in Switzerland this year. @thenewspress : @tampa_vb @tampaspartans .
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Boys Basketball: Jadrian Tracey scored a game-high 20 points to take the Kings (25-2) into the District 3A-6 championship game.
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One thing you never went to see, @ICHSFOOTBALL Kelton Henderson taken off the field on a backboard and gurney and taken by ambulance. Ball was snapped over his head and he fell trying to land on it and reached back awkwardly. We have Kelton in our thoughts and hope he is OK.
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Baseball: ECS's Ian Evans with a perfect game, striking out 8 in 5IP as Sentinels beat Moore Haven 10-0; Evan Ames 4RBIs for ECS (6-1).
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Meet the Southwest Florida All-Area Stars Boys and Girls Special Olympics Athlete of the Year Finalists via @thenewspress @SpecialOlympics @FHSAA @LeeSchools @NorthFtMyersHS @FMHSAthletics @FortMyersHS.
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@rashawnhunter22 makes it official to play next year for @HerdFB as the @Triton_Football senior had an outstanding senior year all over the field for Mariner in 2018; visit to see why Rashawn believed Marshall was the right fit for him!
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Brandon Lewis scored 37 points in South Fort Myers' 65-54 win over Dunbar tonight, ties program record for most points in a game.
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Boys Basketball: LaBelle 84, Oasis 63: Joe Vidaurri knocked down eight 3-pointers for his 24 points to lead the Cowboys (5-3, 4-1).
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Congratulations to the Southwest Florida Baseball Player of the Year, @ZachRoot07 of @FortMyersHS!. #SWFLHSSA @hssportsawards
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.@NP_AdamRegan is out at ECS football practice this morning. The team looks a little different this year with a bunch of high profile transfers like former Immokalee QB RJ Rosales and former Dunbar WR Greg Thomas
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Greenies back for more in the 7A Final Four; will take on winner of South Fork and Pembroke Pines Charter in the state semifinals May 18th
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North Fort Myers climbs to No. 7 in 6A state high school football poll, Dunbar drops out
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Framed #72 Riverdale jersey of Zach Martin-Polsenberg carried by 4 teammates to midfield for coin flip, handshakes.
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Bethany Brunson quietly helps @FortMyersHS near 3rd straight girls basketball state title via @thenewspress @fmhsathletics @leeschools #fhsaa #greenwave.
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Boys Soccer: Bishop Verot 9, Clewiston 3: Will Saccone racked up eight (!!!) goals for the Vikings (7-3-2).
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Congratulations to the Southwest Florida Offensive Football Player of the Year, @_CarterSmith9 of @BishopVerotFB #SWFLHSSA @hssportsawards
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.@FortMyersHS held its spring signing ceremony. Go to to watch a video from the ceremony. @FMHSAthletics @fiona_kurland @LeeSchools @NavalAcademy @USNavy
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We lost one of the greats. Elmer Tremont, @FortMyersHS and @CypressLakeHigh coaching icon, dies at 89 via @CLHSPanthers @CityOfPalmsBKB @FMHSAthletics @EsteroWildcats @LeeSchools.
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Oh that winning feeing! @FMHSAthletics softball wins it in a walk off 7-6 to claim the #fhsaa Class 5A title over Land o Lakes. Go to later for photos and a full report of @FortMyersHS 2nd state title. #FHSAAStateChampionships #fhsaasoftball
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Boys Basketball: SFCA 78, Dunbar 42: Cayden Baker led the Kings (19-2) with 25 points on the night.
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Congratulations to the Southwest Florida Offensive Football Player of the Year, Carter Smith of @BishopVerotFB #SWFLHSSA @hssportsawards @_CarterSmith9
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The 2019-20 News-Press Volleyball Player of the Year is @paristhompson12 of @fmhsvb #allareastars #highschoolsportsawards @babcockranchfl
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Boys Basketball: SFCA 75, Estero 50: Caleb Catto led with 29 points and Jadrian Tracey added 20 points for the Kings (1-0).
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Bishop Verot, Canterbury and North Fort Myers punch tickets to girls soccer regional finals
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We released our All-Decade Football Offense and its stacked with talent. Writers and editors chose from all-area first teams from 2010-2019 for 15 spots. The All-Decade Defense drops tomorrow
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Lehigh’s Aidan Gousby makes it official, signing with @GopherFootball #RowTheBoat #SigningDay @GousbyAidan @LehighAthletics
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At the half, @BishopVerotFB 24, North Miami Beach 6. @RyanGadson3 with a pick, 3 XPs and a 26-yard FG. Beast Mode unlocked.
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The Big 15: No. 8 #Dunbar S Major Williams @TrulyBl3ssed17, a @UVAFootball commit, hopes to live up to his name via @thenewspress @Dunbarfootball #GoHoos @SenecaMilledge #UVA #CFB @DunbarHighFL.
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BREAKING: Earnest Graham steps down as ECS head football coach, asisstant Mack Mitchell will take over via @thenewspress @ECSsports @ecssentinels @EarnestGraham @FlaHSFootball @NDN_PrepZone.
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The top girls from around #SWFL have been busy at @Hoopsonmission camp today, lot of our top locals having fun on the court @addison_potts3 @chaniya_clark @SparkPlug_24 @jayybuckets2 @31Slang
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Exclusive: Jason Duclona of @EsteroHS announces his college pick .@EsteroWildcats .@UCF_Football @UCFKnights @UCF
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Congrats to @lehighsenior football player @james_little_iv for being voted @TheNewsPress #athleteoftheweek for Oct. 10-15 presented by @babcockranchfl Little received a T-shirt by @BSNSPORTS_FL for his win. Look for the next poll Monday at @LehighAthletics
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