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After competing against one another for the past few track seasons, it seems only natural that Freedom High's Sandra Akachukwu and Alonso's Quatasia Fantroy have become pretty good friends. Sometimes, the juniors find themselves racing side by side in lanes next to each other, or heading to the top of the long jump runway moments after the other has landed in the sand.
This year's tournament returns Saturday as the teams face off in pool-play action to reach next Friday's tournament final at Brandon.
Teammates would have understood if Nate Mills went to the bench Thursday night for just one play.
Teammates would have understood if Nate Mills went to the bench Thursday night for just one play.
The Alonso Ravens, whose color scheme is navy blue and gold, switched to black-on-black uniforms Friday night.
The Alonso Ravens, whose color scheme is navy blue and gold, switched to black-on-black uniforms Friday night. The Wharton Wildcats were undaunted. They promptly turned out the lights on Alonso's playoff hopes.
Standing in the shadow of Crusaders Stadium, Brandon Hawkins said what many likely wouldn't.
Standing in the shadow of Crusaders Stadium, Brandon Hawkins said what many likely wouldn't.
Plant coach Robert Weiner has been waiting for the "lights" to come on for his team.
Plant coach Robert Weiner has been waiting for the "lights" to come on for his team. They came on Thursday night and shined brightly in a 48-6 running-clock victory against Alonso (5-2, 1-1) at Dad's Stadium.
A battle of the unbeatens came down to 1 yard.With less than two minutes remaining in the game, Plant City's defense stopped Alonso's Ish Witter after a 4-yard gain on fourth-and-5 and the Ravens' come-from-behind attempt ended 1 yard short. Plant City closed out the game by taking a knee for the 9-7 win.
A battle of the unbeatens came down to 1 yard.
Alonso had to fight Thursday night.
Alonso had to fight Thursday night.Fight against flags, fight an injury to its quarterback and fight against an inspired Bloomingdale team. In the end, Alonso took everything that was dished out and came out with a 20-14 win against the visiting Bulls.
The Alonso High football program suffered through bad times with losing records the past two seasons, but the Ravens appear to have turned things around thanks to a new feeling of togetherness usually found among close family members.
The Ravens dominated on both sides of the ball en route to their fourth win without a loss.
Before Saturday's Mitchell Invitational, Anclote's Argishti Gazari had not claimed a big race win in his so far young cross country career. But last week in the Ridgewood Invitational, Gazari was able to separate himself from the pack and at Starkey Park Saturday morning, the Shark was able to do it again, but on a larger stage.
Alonso survived a late King comeback attempt to win a thriller and remain undefeated.
Alonso survived a late King comeback attempt to win a thriller and remain undefeated.
Durant's bus arrived at Alonso just minutes before kickoff and then the Cougars proceeded to look out of sync the rest of the night -- losing four fumbles (three within a span of 3 minutes) and ultimately the game to the Ravens.
Four months have passed since the Alonso baseball team hoisted the Class 6A state championship trophy in the air in Port St. Lucie's Digital Domain Park.
Sophomore running back Ish Witter carried the ball 23 times for 121 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Ravens beat the Cowboys.
A conversation with Brandon Holloway can put you at ease.
Brandon Hawkins had two fourth quarter touchdown passes to help lead the Alonso High football team to a come-from-behind victory against Spoto, 13-12, Friday night.
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