www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Sportshttps://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/ormond-beach/sports/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Sportsen-usMon, 22 Jan 2024 12:51:00 -0500Mainland takes break from ludicrous girls basketball schedule with Five Star Conference win over Atlantic https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/mainland-takes-break-from-ludicrous-girls-basketball-schedule-with-five-star-conference-win-over-atlantic/Flagler Palm Coast coach returns to the gym that has been named in his honor.Brent WoronoffMon, 22 Jan 2024 12:51:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/mainland-takes-break-from-ludicrous-girls-basketball-schedule-with-five-star-conference-win-over-atlantic/Five Star 3-peat: Seabreeze girls soccer wins conference title for the third year in a row https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/21/five-star-3-peat-seabreeze-girls-soccer-wins-conference-title-for-the-third-year-in-a-row/The Sandcrabs defeated Flagler Palm Coast in a rainy championship battle.Brent WoronoffSun, 21 Jan 2024 17:32:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/21/five-star-3-peat-seabreeze-girls-soccer-wins-conference-title-for-the-third-year-in-a-row/Seabreeze girls move on to Five Star Conference soccer tournament final https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/seabreeze-girls-move-on-to-five-star-conference-soccer-tournament-final/The Sandcrabs girls soccer team kicked off the tournament with a 6-0 win against Taylor. Mainland's boys battled in a 2-1 loss against DeLand.Michele MeyersThu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/18/seabreeze-girls-move-on-to-five-star-conference-soccer-tournament-final/Sidelines: Seniors lead the way for FPC at boys basketball showcase https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/sidelines-seniors-lead-the-way-for-fpc-at-boys-basketball-showcase/Also, Mainland's boys basketball team hitting on all cylinders; Matanzas on hot streak.Brent WoronoffWed, 17 Jan 2024 11:15:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/17/sidelines-seniors-lead-the-way-for-fpc-at-boys-basketball-showcase/First-year Matanzas High girls weightlifter breaks three school records on senior night https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/14/first-year-matanzas-high-girls-weightlifter-breaks-three-school-records-on-senior-night/Alicia Naticchione, a senior in her first year on the weightlifting team, broke the Pirates' 199-pound bench-press record and two others.Brent WoronoffSun, 14 Jan 2024 14:30:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/14/first-year-matanzas-high-girls-weightlifter-breaks-three-school-records-on-senior-night/Faith in the fight: Glenn Hagler Sr. helps local youth find discipline, direction through boxing https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/11/faith-in-the-fight-glenn-hagler-sr-helps-local-youth-find-discipline-direction-through-boxing/Glenn Hagler Sr. opened his boxing gym in Daytona Beach to positively impact kids lives.Michele MeyersThu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/11/faith-in-the-fight-glenn-hagler-sr-helps-local-youth-find-discipline-direction-through-boxing/Eyes on the prize: Mainland maneuvers strategically through tough season https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/11/eyes-on-the-prize-mainland-maneuvers-strategically-through-tough-season/The girls basketball team's tough schedule will pay dividends down the road, Buccaneers coach Brandon Stewart says.Michele MeyersThu, 11 Jan 2024 07:16:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/11/eyes-on-the-prize-mainland-maneuvers-strategically-through-tough-season/Mainland defensive back Zavier Mincey signs with the University of Alabama https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/11/mainland-defensive-back-zavier-mincey-commits-to-the-university-of-alabama/The No. 4-rated safety in the nation announced his choice at the All-American Bowl game.Michele Meyers and Brent WoronoffThu, 11 Jan 2024 07:12:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/11/mainland-defensive-back-zavier-mincey-commits-to-the-university-of-alabama/Sidelines: Mainland's Roland is state's Football Coach of the Year https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/sidelines-mainlands-roland-is-states-football-coach-of-the-year/Also: Back to the old in football classifications and a special senior night for FPC girls soccerBrent WoronoffTue, 09 Jan 2024 19:06:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/sidelines-mainlands-roland-is-states-football-coach-of-the-year/Seabreeze's Randolph reaches milestone in girls basketball loss to Flagler Palm Coast https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/seabreezes-randolph-reaches-milestone-in-girls-basketball-loss-to-flagler-palm-coast/Sandcrabs senior Sarahnoel Randolph grabbed her 1,000th rebound; Bulldogs freshman Ava Works scored a game-high 25 points.Brent WoronoffTue, 09 Jan 2024 10:28:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/seabreezes-randolph-reaches-milestone-in-girls-basketball-loss-to-flagler-palm-coast/Flagler Palm Coast hosts 10 schools at its first cheerleading competition https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/flagler-palm-coast-hosts-10-schools-at-its-first-cheerleading-competition/Mainland, Seabreeze, FPC performed at the Bulldog InvitationalBrent WoronoffTue, 09 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/flagler-palm-coast-hosts-10-schools-at-its-first-cheerleading-competition/Seabreeze coach Paul Shuler sets 5K age-group record at Florida Senior Games https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/04/seabreeze-coach-paul-shuler-sets-5k-age-group-record-at-florida-senior-games/Shuler won two goal medals and placed fourth in two other running events.Brent WoronoffThu, 04 Jan 2024 12:37:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/04/seabreeze-coach-paul-shuler-sets-5k-age-group-record-at-florida-senior-games/Mainland High School's Jaelin Long champions inner strength to overcome hurdles https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/03/mainland-high-schools-jaelin-long-champions-inner-strength-to-overcome-hurdles/Mainland's Jaelin Long played center for Mainland's championship football team while maintaining a 4.1 GPA and a humble attitude.Michele MeyersWed, 03 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/03/mainland-high-schools-jaelin-long-champions-inner-strength-to-overcome-hurdles/Megan Lambert is taking Seabreeze cheerleading to new heights https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/03/megan-lambert-is-taking-seabreeze-cheerleading-to-new-heights/Seabreeze cheer coach and owner of Cheer Force All Stars, Megan Lambert, sets high standards for her athletes resulting in two back-to-back years at states in two years on the job.Michele MeyersWed, 03 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/03/megan-lambert-is-taking-seabreeze-cheerleading-to-new-heights/Ormond Beach Observer's top sports photos of 2023 https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/30/ormond-beach-observers-top-sports-photos-of-2023/From the gridiron to the pitch, the court to the pool and the diamond to the mats, the Observer was there.Observer StaffSat, 30 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/30/ormond-beach-observers-top-sports-photos-of-2023/Ormond Beach sports stories of the year: Bucs win two titles https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/30/ormond-beach-sports-stories-of-the-year-bucs-win-two-titles/Mainland's girls basketball and football teams were the best in their classifications in 2023.Brent WoronoffSat, 30 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/30/ormond-beach-sports-stories-of-the-year-bucs-win-two-titles/Battle at the Beach: Seabreeze cheers its way to a grand championship https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/20/seabreeze-co-ed-cheer-team-is-the-battle-at-the-beach-grand-champion/Seabreeze hosted the second annual Battle at the Beach cheer competition, bringing home two trophies and grand champion honors.Michele MeyersWed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/20/seabreeze-co-ed-cheer-team-is-the-battle-at-the-beach-grand-champion/SIDELINES: Flagler Palm Coast wins district duals title https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/20/sidelines-flagler-palm-coast-wins-district-duals-title/Seabreeze girls soccer finding their stride; Matanzas girls wrestling ranked seventh in the nation.Brent WoronoffWed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/20/sidelines-flagler-palm-coast-wins-district-duals-title/‘I am full of joy and full of happiness:’ Mainland wins Class 3S Florida high school football championship https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/13/i-am-full-of-joy-and-full-of-happiness-mainland-wins-class-3s-florida-high-school-football-championship/Jacob Gettman booted a 23-yard field goal with two seconds on the clock to give the Bucs a dramatic 21-19 come-from-behind victory against St. Augustine.Michele MeyersWed, 13 Dec 2023 07:27:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/13/i-am-full-of-joy-and-full-of-happiness-mainland-wins-class-3s-florida-high-school-football-championship/SIDELINES: Flagler Palm Coast's wrestling teams win pair of tournaments https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/12/sidelines-flagler-palm-coasts-wrestling-teams-win-pair-of-tournaments/FPC's boys and girls win two team titles and seven individual titles.Brent WoronoffTue, 12 Dec 2023 14:58:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/dec/12/sidelines-flagler-palm-coasts-wrestling-teams-win-pair-of-tournaments/