SPORTS BLOG BY MADDIE SCHMIDT
Johnny Townsend and I had the privilege of shadowing Chris Doering and Kevin Negandhi at the Gators' Spring Game! It was great learning from some of the best in the business. We also got to meet Dawn Davenport; She was covering the sideline!
With his senior year quickly coming to a close, Buchholz High School’s Noah Keeter took time to reflect on what it’s meant to be a part of the Bobcats football program. Born and raised in Gainesville, FL, Keeter’s played sports since he was a toddler. He played basketball until his freshman year of high school [...]
To Alli lacrosse is everything. She’s played the sport for the past seven years. It has become her natural habitat, where she can truly be herself. According to Alli lacrosse is her “stress reliever and confidence booster”. Alli has been a star on Newberry High School’s varsity lacrosse team since she arrived. Her freshman [...]
Gainesville, FL- Whether it’s swim season or not, odds are you’ll find Talia Bates, Caitlin Brooks, and Katie Cronin together. The three have swimming to thank for their friendship. Both Talia and Katie have been swimming together for nearly a decade. It wasn’t until Katie took a year off from Gator Swim Club and swam [...]
Gainesville, FL- For the full story visit: http://www.wruf.com/headlines/2019/02/13/tennis-it-just-means-more-to-abby-stricklin/ ~Big Shout-Out to Abby! I had so much fun chatting with her about the love she has for tennis!
Gainesville, Fl-PK Yonge Varsity Boy's Basketball defeated Buchholz last night with a buzzer beater! Final Score: 52-49 Blue Waves For the full story visit: http://www.wruf.com/headlines/2019/02/08/buzzer-beater-buchholz-boys-hoops-falls-short-against-p-k-yonge-52-49/
Newberry, Florida- Full Post-Game Story: http://www.wruf.com/headlines/2019/02/01/hawthorne-boys-basketball-dominates-newberry/ This semester I am working with ESPN Gainesville covering local high school sports. I am so excited for this opportunity! Stay tuned for more of my stories. -Maddie
