https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/sports/www.observerlocalnews.com stories: Sportsen-usMon, 22 Jan 2024 18:12:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/matanzas-wrestlers-win-six-titles-at-lady-pirate-classic/Jordan Mills wins another tourney title to remain undefeated; FPC edged out in Class 3A duals championships.Brent WoronoffMon, 22 Jan 2024 18:12:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/22/matanzas-wrestlers-win-six-titles-at-lady-pirate-classic/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/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/happy-returns-davis-season-debut-jeffersons-return-to-his-former-school-spark-matanzas-in-win-over-flagler-palm-coast/Former Bulldog Rya'sir ‘Rock’ Jefferson scored 21 of his 28 points in the second half to lead the Pirates over the Bulldogs.Brent WoronoffFri, 19 Jan 2024 16:22:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/19/happy-returns-davis-season-debut-jeffersons-return-to-his-former-school-spark-matanzas-in-win-over-flagler-palm-coast/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/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/hailey-sammons-hat-trick-leads-the-way-in-flagler-palm-coasts-8-0-girls-soccer-win-over-mainland/Freshmen scored seven of the eight goals for the Bulldogs who advanced to the Five Star Conference semifinals.Brent WoronoffTue, 16 Jan 2024 17:30:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/hailey-sammons-hat-trick-leads-the-way-in-flagler-palm-coasts-8-0-girls-soccer-win-over-mainland/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/clean-living-flagler-palm-coasts-teagan-paulo-records-sixth-straight-clean-sheet-in-4-0-win/The Bulldogs advanced to the Five Star Conference semifinals with their 10th win in a row.Brent WoronoffTue, 16 Jan 2024 16:17:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/16/clean-living-flagler-palm-coasts-teagan-paulo-records-sixth-straight-clean-sheet-in-4-0-win/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/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/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/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/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/comeback-trail-after-missing-out-on-last-years-wrestling-postseason-matanzas-jordan-mills-makes-a-statement-with-two-big-tournament-championships/Pirates Mariah Mills, Tiana Fries, Brooklyn Watt and Ani Brown also won titles during the winter break.Brent WoronoffTue, 09 Jan 2024 14:22:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/comeback-trail-after-missing-out-on-last-years-wrestling-postseason-matanzas-jordan-mills-makes-a-statement-with-two-big-tournament-championships/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/senior-kaitlyn-steiner-freshman-lauralee-macleod-score-two-goals-apiece-in-flagler-palm-coasts-8-0-girls-soccer-win-over-matanzas/Almost two years after surgery, Steiner feels like herself again.Brent WoronoffTue, 09 Jan 2024 11:11:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/09/senior-kaitlyn-steiner-freshman-lauralee-macleod-score-two-goals-apiece-in-flagler-palm-coasts-8-0-girls-soccer-win-over-matanzas/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/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/https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/08/matanzas-boys-basketball-follows-close-loss-to-cape-coral-with-two-lopsided-victories/Matanzas girls coach pleased with effort against St. Joseph.Brent WoronoffMon, 08 Jan 2024 16:42:00 -0500https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/jan/08/matanzas-boys-basketball-follows-close-loss-to-cape-coral-with-two-lopsided-victories/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/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/