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Full gallery »Winged Foot winner Brett Clark

  • Lexey Swall/Staff Brett Clark, from Barron Collier High School, receives the Winged Foot Scholar Athlete award Thursday evening at the Waldorf Astoria in Naples. Brandi Chastain, left, a former U.S. Women's National Team soccer player, was the keynote speaker of the event that honored 12 exceptional Collier County student athletes.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Brett Clark, from Barron Collier High School, receives the Winged Foot Scholar Athlete award Thursday evening at the Waldorf Astoria in Naples. Brandi Chastain, left, a former U.S. Women's National Team soccer player, was the keynote speaker of the event that honored 12 exceptional Collier County student athletes.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Brett Clark, from Barron Collier High School, is hugged by former U.S. Women's National Team soccer player, Brandi Chastain, after he receives the Winged Foot Scholar Athlete award Thursday evening at the Waldorf Astoria in Naples.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Brandi Chastain, a former U.S. Women's National Team soccer player who helped lead her team to win two FIFA World Cups, gives the keynote address during the Winged Foot Scholar Athlete award ceremony Thursday evening at the Waldorf Astoria in Naples.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Brandi Chastain, a former U.S. Women's National Team soccer player who helped lead her team to win two FIFA World Cups, gives the keynote address during the Winged Foot Scholar Athlete award ceremony Thursday evening at the Waldorf Astoria in Naples.
  • Lexey Swall/Staff Scenes from the Winged Foot Scholar Athlete award ceremony Thursday evening at the Waldorf Astoria in Naples. Brandi Chastain, former U.S. Women's National Team soccer player, was the keynote speaker for the event that honored 12 exceptional student athletes from Collier County.


Full gallery »Prep baseball: Gold wins Bartley's All-Star Game

  • Lely's Kit Fowler delivers a pitch for the Gold during the Bartley's Baseball Senior All-Star Game on May 23, 2012 at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers. Fowler pitched two perfect innings to help the Gold post a 12-3 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • St. John Neumann senior Dylan Woods takes an at-bat for the Gold team during the Bartley's Baseball Senior All-Star Game on May 23, 2012 at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The Gold's Kyle Miller from Estero High safely slides into third base ahead of a tag by the Orange's Leo Rill from Naples High during the Bartley's Baseball Senior All-Star Game on May 23, 2012 at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After scoring a run, the Gold's Dylan Woods from St. John Neumann is congratulated by Chris Brennan from Estero High during the Bartley's Baseball Senior All-Star Game on May 23, 2012 at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The Gold's Kyle Miller from Estero High scores a run as the ball eludes Orange catcher Charlie Klein of Mariner High during the Bartley's Baseball Senior All-Star Game on May 23, 2012 at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Seacrest pitcher Jeffrey Ortiz, left, is greeted by his Orange team teammates during player introductions at the Bartley's Baseball Senior All-Star Game on May 23, 2012 at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff

The Gold cruised to a 12-3 win against the Orange in the Bartley's Senior All-Star Game on Wednesday at City of Palms Park.



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Full gallery »Prep football: Estero pulls away from Evangelical Christian

  • After catching the ball, Estero running back Eric McFadden (10) is on his way for a 37-yard touchdown as he receives help from teammates Nick Nataro (88) and Rodolfo Sasso in a spring game agianst Evangelical Christian on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. McFadden scored six touchdowns as Estero cruised to a 56-28 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • With Brandon James (55) providing blocking, Estero quarterback Christian Phillips delivers a pass against Evangelical Christian during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Evangelical Christian's Ben Willard (55) and Carson Pearlman (32) attempt to get past Estero offensive linemen during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After catching the ball, Estero tight end Nick Nataro eyes more yards against Evangelical Christian during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Evangelical Christian quarterback Caleb Chapman (10) fires a pass under pressure from Estero lineman Brandon Peak (77) during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After making a catch, Estero wide receiver Rodlofo Sasso (17) tries to get past Evangelical Christian's Davis Dardaman during a spring game on May 17, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 56-28. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Surges in the first and third quarters helped Estero post a 56-28 win against Fort Myers-Evangelical Christian in a spring game on Thursday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »Prep baseball: American Heritage ends Estero's season

  • American Heritage's Dallas Perez catches the ball in right field for the final out of the first inning during a Class 5A regional final against Estero on May 12, 2012 at Estero High School. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Dark skies eventually provided a rain, which forced a 15 minute delay in the Class 5A regional final between Plantation's American Heritage and host Estero on May 12, 2012 at Estero High School. On the mound for Estero is Matt Pearce. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High shortstop Kyle Miller rifles a throw to first baseman Ryan Withstandley during a Class 5A regional final on May 12, 2012 at Estero High School. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • American Heritage's Gabby Aurrecoechea takes a rip during a Class 5A regional final on May 12, 2012 at Estero High School. Catching for Estero is Anthony Prohaska. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero starting pitcher Matt Pearce looks for a sign during a Class 5A regional final on May 11, 2012 at Estero High School. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • American Heritage's Zack Collins delivers a run-scoring sacrifice fly that proved to be the only scoring in the team's 1-0 win against Estero in a Class 5A regional final on May 11, 2012 at Estero High School. Catching for Estero is Anthony Prohaska. American Heritage won, 1-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff

American Heritage edged Estero, 1-0, in a Class 5A regional final on Friday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »Prep track and field: Class 3A state finals

  • Naples' Zachary Diacyznski competes in the boys shot put at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Diacyznski finished seventh. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Naples' Jules Dornevil soars through the air in the boys long jump at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Dornevil finished 11th. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers' Ben Pine competes in the boys pole vault final at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Pine was one of four pole vaulters who didn't clear the initial height of 12 feet, 6 inches. Pine was the first pole vaulter in South history reach the state finals. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Lely's Licane St. Jean soars through the air in the girls triple jump at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. St. Jean finished 11th. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge's Jessica Montalvo competes in a preliminary heat in the girls 300 meter hurdles at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Montalvo qualified for the final, where she finished fifth. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High's Aja Curth competes in the second leg of the girls 4x800 relay at the Class 3A state track and field finals on May 4, 2012 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville. Estero finished second. Kevin Johnson/Staff

The University of North Florida hosted the Class 3A state track and field finals on Friday in Jacksonville.



Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero ousts Cape Coral

  • Estero pitcher Matt Pearce rifles a throw to first for an out against Cape Coral during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Ryan Withstandley rounds first base on his way to second with a two-run double during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal against Cape Coral on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero catcher Anthony Prohaska gets ready to fire a throw to first following a third strike against Cape Coral during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Cape Coral pitcher Luke Spengler fires a throw to first for an out against Estero during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Matt Pearce delivers a pitch against Cape Coral during a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero advanced with a 6-0 win. Pearce fired a complete game four-hitter with 12 strikeouts. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After sliding into home plate, Estero's Zach Culvahouse gets a safe call from the umpire in the third inning of a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on May 2, 2012 at Estero High School. Showing the ball is Cape Coral catcher David Schulz. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero used a four-hitter from Matt Pearce to eliminate Cape Coral, 6-0, in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal on Wednesday night.



Full gallery »2012 Winged Foot Scholar-Athlete Award finalists

  • Brett Clark, Barron Collier Winged Foot finalist
  • Matt Colligan, Gulf Coast Winged Foot finalist
  • Dan DiGiorno, Naples High Winged Foot finalist
  • Joseph Flores, Immokalee Winged Foot finalist
  • Alex Fogg, Community School Winged Foot finalist
  • Justine Giles, Lely Winged Foot finalist


Full gallery »South Fort Myers spring football practice

  • South Fort Myers quarterback Andrew Dailidonis fires a pass during the first day of the Wolfpack's spring practice on May 1, 2012 at South Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers lineman Joe Fennell (78), who is being recruited by major college football programs, lines up during the first day of spring practice on May 1, 2012 at South Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers running back Antwan Dixon smiles during the Wolfpack's first day of spring practice on May 1, 2012 at South Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers High's Jayron Kearse (8) practices for the first time on the field with his new team on May 1, 2012. Kearse, who has verbally committed to Miami, transferred to South after spending three seasons at Cypress Lake High. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers sophomore The'ron Fuller catches the ball during the Wolfpack's first day of spring practice on May 1, 2012 at South Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers High junior Jack Kelly carries the ball during the team's first day of spring practice on May 1, 2012 at South Fort Myers High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff

South Fort Myers High started spring practice on Tuesday.



Full gallery »Prep softball: Bulldogs eliminate Cougars

  • Barron Collier's Emily Gray is tagged out at home by Ida Baker's Maddy Peres in the 5A regional semifinals. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Denise Bent is mobbed by her Ida Baker teammates after hitting the game-winning single against Barron Collier in the 5A regional softball semifinals on Friday, April 27, 2012. Ida Baker won 4-3. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Barron Collier's Briana Newland doubles to rightfield in the top of the seventh inning against Ida Baker in the 5A regional softball semifinals on Friday, April 27, 2012. Ida Baker won 4-3. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Ida Baker pitcher Maddy Peres delivers against Barron Collier in the 5A regional softball semifinals on Friday, April 27, 2012. Ida Baker won 4-3. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Barron Collier's Ashley Swiderski scores in the fifth inning against Ida Baker in the 5A regional softball semifinals on Friday, April 27, 2012. Ida Baker won 4-3. Scott Butherus/Staff


Full gallery »Prep track and field: Class 3A-Region 3 meet

  • The Palmetto Ridge boys 4X800 relay team embraces after winning the Class 3A-Region 3 race on April 26, 2012 at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda. The team consists of Jacob Yoder, Kolin Ashbacher, Carlos Miranda and Josh Pelletier. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Naples' Dieudonne Prudhomm, left, and Palmetto Ridge's Carlos Miranda compete in the boys 4X800 relay during the Class 3A-Region 3 track and field meet at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge senior Josh Pelletier reacts as he crosses the finish line in first place to win the Class 3A-Region 3 boys 4X800 relay race on April 26, 2012 at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda. The Bears' relay squad consists of Pelletier, Jacob Yoder, Kolin Ashbacher and Carlos Miranda. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Palmetto Ridge senior Josh Pelletier reacts as he crosses the finish line in first place to win the Class 3A-Region 3 boys 4X800 relay race on April 26, 2012 at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda. The Bears' relay squad consists of Pelletier, Jacob Yoder, Kolin Ashbacher and Carlos Miranda. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • South Fort Myers' Dennis Francisque, right, competes in a boys 100-yard dash heat during the Class 3A-Region 3 track and field meet on April 26, 2012 at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda. Francisque missed qualifying for the regional final by one spot. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Gulf Coast's Bailey Nadeau soars near the bar in the girls pole vault during the Class 3A-Region 3 track and field meet on April 26, 2012 at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda. Nadeau finished tied for fifth. Kevin Johnson/Staff

The Class 3A-Region 3 track and field meet was held Thursday at Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda.



Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero wins 5A-14 title

  • After belting a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning, Estero's Kyle Miller (9) is greeted by teammates Ryan Withstandley, Tyler Selesky (3), Matt Pearce (15) and Anthony Prohaska (5) in the Class 5A-District 14 championship game on April 26, 2012 at Estero High School. Miller pitched a one-hit shutout as Estero cruised past Lely, 12-0, in four and a-half innings. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After belting a two-run home run in the first inning against Lely, Estero's Ryan Withstandley is congratulated by coach Frank Turco during the Class 5A-District 14 baseball championship on April 26, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 12-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Lely's greg Trzyna prepares to catch a fly ball in right field during the Class 5A-District 14 baseball championship on April 26, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 12-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Jason Moore takes a rip against Lely during the Class 5A-District 14 baseball championship on April 26, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 12-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Lely second baseman Miguel Morel fires a throw from second base during the Class 5A-District 14 baseball championship on April 26, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 12-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Chris Brennan (23) arrives at first base as Lely first baseman Kenny Moss applies a tag during the Class 5A-District 14 baseball championship on April 26, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero won, 12-0. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero blasted three home runs and received a one-hitter from Kyle Miller in a 12-0 win against Lely in the 5A-14 district title game on Thursday night.



Full gallery »Prep boys lacrosse: Estero ousted by Tampa-Jesuit

  • Estero's Ryan Carr (5) tries to escape the defense of Tampa-Jesuit's Quint Bodine during a FHSAA first round play-in game on April 24, 2012 at Jesuit High School in Tampa. Jesuit advanced with a 21-9 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Jackson Heintz (22) and Tampa-Jesuit's Matt Menendez (13), Hunter Gray (19), Noah Menendez (54), Jordan Suarez (45) and Stephano Mastro (80) are among the players exchanging handshakes prior to a first round play-in game on April 24, 2012 at Jesuit High School in Tampa. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Jackson Heintz collars Tampa-Jesuit's Noah Menendez during a FHSAA first round play-in game on April 24, 2012 at Jesuit High School in Tampa. Jesuit advanced with a 21-9 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's bench looks on as Tampa-Jesuit celebrates an early goal during a FHSAA first round play-in game on April 24, 2012 at Jesuit High School in Tampa. Jesuit advanced with a 21-9 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Jackson Heintz (22) celebrates one of his four goals against Tampa-Jesuit during a FHSAA first round play-in game on April 24, 2012 at Jesuit High School in Tampa. Jesuit advanced with a 21-9 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Tampa-Jesuit's Jordan Suarez, left, carries the ball while attempting to fend off Estero's PJ Simonsen during a FHSAA first round play-in game on April 24, 2012 at Jesuit High School in Tampa. Jesuit advanced with a 21-9 win. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero's first varsity boys lacrosse season came to an end Tuesday night as the Wildcats fell to Tampa-Jesuit, 21-9, in a first round play-in game.



Full gallery »Prep boys lacrosse: Estero edges Bishop Verot in district title game

  • Coach Rich Lewton, center, and the Estero High boys lacrosse team celebrate after winning the District 16 title with a 17-16 win against Bishop Verot on April 20, 2012 at The Canterbury School in Fort Myers. This is Estero's first season as a varsity program. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero celebrates after winning the District 16 boys lacrosse title on April 20, 2012 at The Canterbury School in Fort Myers. From left, Kyle Kohlberg, James Renner, Jordan Lysiak, Jackson Heintz and Ryan Carr. Estero edged Bishop Verot, 17-16. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero celebrates winning the District 16 boys lacrosse title on April 20, 2012 at The Canterbury School in Fort Myers. The Wildcats edged Bishop Verot, 17-16. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero defender Tyler Butcher celebrates after the team's 17-16 win against Bishop Verot in the District 16 championship game on April 20, 2012 at The Canterbury School in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero High principal George Clover congratulates Chad Craft and the rest of the Wildcats after they won the District 16 boys lacrosse title on April 20, 2012 at The Canterbury School in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero boys lacrosse coach Rich Lewton addresses his players before the start of the District 16 boys lacrosse championship on April 20, 2012 at The Canterbury School in Fort Myers. Estero defeated Bishop Verot, 17-16. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Estero nipped Bishop Verot, 17-16, in the District 16 boys lacrosse championship on Friday night at The Canterbury School in Fort Myers.



Full gallery »Prep girls lacrosse: Estero falls to Fort Myers in district final

  • Fort Myers celebrates after defeating Estero, 5-1, in the District 14 girls lacrosse championship on April 19, 2012 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Fort Myers' Maven McIntosh, left, controls the ball while guarded by Estero's Bayleigh Jauregui during the District 14 girls lacrosse championship on April 19, 2012 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers won, 5-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Action during the District 14 girls lacrosse championship on April 19, 2012 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers defeated Estero, 5-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Fort Myers' Courtney Oleska carries the ball while guarded by Estero's Zoe Koecke during the District 14 girls lacrosse championship on April 19, 2012 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers won, 5-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero freshman Bayleigh Jauregui (3) carries the ball while chased by three Fort Myers players during the District 14 girls lacrosse championship on April 19, 2012 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers won, 5-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Fort Myers' Hallie Stufano controls the ball while guarded by Estero's Katie Slater during the District 14 girls lacrosse championship on April 19, 2012 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers won, 5-1. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Fort Myers claimed the District 14 girls lacrosse title with a 5-1 win against Estero on Thursday night.



Full gallery »Class 5A-District 14 softball playoffs

  • The Golden Gate High softball team gathers before its 11-1 win in five innings against Estero in a Class 5A-District 14 semifinal on April 17, 2012 at Golden Gate High School in Naples. With the victory, Golden Gate clinched a spot in the regional tournament for the first time in team history. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • The Estero High softball team gathers on the third base line prior to their season-ending 11-1 loss against host Golden Gate in a Class 5A-District 14 semifinal on April 17, 2012 at Golden Gate High School in Naples. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Kylie Waters (2) manages to avoid a tag by Golden Gate shortstop Marinna Shadley in a Class 5A-District 14 softball semifinal on April 17, 2012 at Golden Gate High School in Naples. Golden Gate won, 11-1, in five innings. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Golden Gate pitcher Amber Rodriguez -- nicknamed A-Rod -- delivers a pitch against Estero in a Class 5A-District 14 softball semifinal on April 17, 2012 at Golden Gate High School in Naples. Golden Gate advanced with an 11-1 win in five innings. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero's Kylie Waters scores the first run of the game in a Class 5A-District 14 softball semifinal on April 17, 2012 at Golden Gate High School in Naples. It turned out to be the final run of the season for Estero, which fell to top-seeded Golden Gate, 11-1, in five innings. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • After forcing out Estero's Kylie Waters, Golden Gate's Bailey Gogia attempts to turn a double play in a Class 5A-District 14 softball semifinal on April 17, 2012 at Golden Gate High School in Naples. Golden Gate advanced with an 11-1 win in five innings. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Golden Gate ousted Estero, 11-1, in a 5A-14 district semifinal on Tuesday night.



Full gallery »Prep baseball: St. John Neumann falls to Canterbury

  • St. John Neumann catcher Vinnie Monzone fires a throw to first base for an out against Canterbury on April 13, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Canterbury's Carter Smith takes a rip against St. John Neumann on April 13, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Canterbury seventh grader Mason Brooke fires a throw from second base for an out against St. John Neumann in a high school varsity baseball game on April 13, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Canterbury shortstop Nick Dibenedetto tags out St. John Neumann's Noah Dawson on April 13, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • St. John Neumann's Joel Lyons scores a run before the ball arrives to Canterbury catcher Carter Smith on April 13, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Canterbury won, 5-3. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • St. John Neumann's Joey Dileo gets back to second base as Canterbury second baseman Mason Brooke reaches for the ball on April 13, 2012 at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff

St. John Neumann dropped a 5-3 decision against district foe Canterbury on Friday afternoon at Rutenberg Park in Fort Myers.



Full gallery »Prep baseball: Estero wins on senior night

  • Estero High baseball's class of 2012 enjoy a lighter moment prior to its senior night game against Dunbar on April 12, 2012 at Estero High School. From left, front row: Anthony Prohaska, Zach Culvahouse, Tyler Selesky, Chris Brennan and Tim Schmitt; back row: Shae Flannery, Matt Pearce, Ryan Withstandley and Kyle Miller. Estero beat Dunbar 10-3 for the team's 18th straight win. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero senior pitcher Kyle Miller receives a hug from coach Frank Turco during the team's senior night ceremony on April 12, 2012 at Estero High School. Nine Estero seniors were honored. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero senior catcher Anthony Prohaska receives a hug from coach Frank Turco during the team's senior night ceremony on April 12, 2012 at Estero High School. Estero played its final regular season home game against Dunbar. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero pitcher Shae Flannery delivers a pitch in the first inning of the Wildcats' senior night game on April 12, 2012 at Estero High School. Flannery was one of nine seniors honored during a pregame ceremony at the team's final regular season home game, a 10-3 win against Dunbar. Flannery was the winning pitcher. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero second baseman Tyler Selseky fires the ball to first base on a double play attempt against Dunbar on Estero's senior night, April 12, 2012 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Estero coach Frank Turco talks to his players between innings of the Wildcats' senior night game, a 10-3 win against Dunbar on April 12, 2012 at Estero High School. Kevin Johnson/Staff

After nine Estero Wildcat seniors were honored, the team eventually pulled away from Dunbar, 10-3, on Thursday night at Estero High School.



Full gallery »Barron Collier wins Class 3A girls regional finals

  • Barron Collier's Natalia Maynetto defeated Fort Myers' Thandiwe Kangwa in the 3A regional final at The Vineyards in Naples on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Barron Collier's Grace Dowling defeated Fort Myers' Ansley Rathberger in the 3A regional girls tennis final at The Vineyards in Naples on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Barron Collier's Grace Dowling defeated Fort Myers' Ansley Rathberger in the 3A regional girls tennis final at The Vineyards in Naples on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Barron Collier's Natalia Maynetto defeated Fort Myers' Thandiwe Kangwa in the 3A regional final at The Vineyards in Naples on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Barron Collier's Emily Wyman defeated Fort Myers' Nishani Karunamuni in the 3A regional girls tennis final at The Vineyards in Naples on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Barron Collier's Natalia Maynetto defeated Fort Myers' Thandiwe Kangwa in the 3A regional final at The Vineyards in Naples on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff


Full gallery »2A-11 Track & Field

  • Immokalee's D'Ernest Johnson takes off on his triple jump during the 2A-District 11 track & field meet at Golden Gate High School on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Golden Gate's Marquis Carr takes off for a triple jump during the 2A-District 11 track & field meet at Golden Gate High School on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Immokalee's Leonel Delacruz takes an early lead in the 1600m run during the 2A-District 11 track & field meet at Golden Gate High School on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Golden Gate's Taylor Anderson competes in the triple jump event during the 2A-District 11 track & field meet at Golden Gate High School on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Dunbar's Terrance Adams and Raj Fanroy in the 300m hurdles during the 2A-District 11 track & field meet at Golden Gate High School on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff
  • Immokalee runner prepares for the start of the 4x100m relay during the 2A-District 11 track & field meet at Golden Gate High School on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Scott Butherus/Staff



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