Alexalys Torres
Sophomore
Softball
Bishop Verot Vikings
Torres was a big contributor to the Vikings' 14-0 win over Clearwater Central Catholic in the opening round of the 3A state tournament, knocking in three runs and going 3-for-3 with a double.
"It felt great to be able to come up big ...
Voting for the Cape Coral Breeze Athlete of the Month for May is now open.
There were a number of top performances from student-athletes in The Breeze coverage area and now it’s up to readers to decide who will earn top honors for the month.
Nominees for May include:
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MAITLAND, FL— National Safe Boating Week, an annual campaign encouraging boaters to be responsible on the water, kicks off this year on May 20. The campaign promotes recreational boating safety such as checking equipment and wearing a life jacket, and Save the Manatee Club also encourages ...
Tuesday
SOFTBALL
REGION 5A-3
Tuesday's region semifinals
North Fort Myers 10, Fort Myers 6: The Red Knights (24-2) scored in all six of their innings, overcoming six errors to move into Friday's region championship game.
Parrish Community 12, Barron Collier 1: Parrish Community will be the ...
North Fort Myers High School's softball team punched its ticket to a regional final showdown after coming out with a 10-6 win over familiar rival Fort Myers Tuesday night at home.
The Red Knights (25-2) defeated the Green Wave (15-14) for the third time this year with a balanced offense that ...
Many residents and visitors bicycle in Lee County, whether they are enjoying the health benefits as recreation or as a means of transportation. Sadly, many people are injured or killed on our Lee County roadways. On May 17, area cyclists will take to the streets for the 21st annual Ride of ...
BASEBALL
REGION 5A-3
Region semifinals
Saturday
Osceola 7, Island Coast 5: The defending Class 5A state champion Gators fell short in their quest to repeat. Island Coast (20-4) had the bases loaded and no out when Friday's suspended 4-4 game resumed Saturday afternoon, but could manage ...
FORT MYERS – Cory Lewis, A.J. Labas, Gabriel Yanez and Ben Ethridge combined for the Mighty Mussels’ fourth no-hitter in the last three seasons Sunday, shutting out the Tampa Tarpons to seal a six-game sweep with a 3-0 win at Hammond Stadium.
The Mussels’ (19-14) pitching staff finished ...
BASEBALL
REGION 5A-3
Friday's region semifinals
Tampa Jesuit 4, Naples 2
Island Coast 4, Osceola 4 (rain, fifth inning): The score was tied and the Gators (20-3) had the bases loaded with no outs when rain halted the contest.
Tuesday's region championship
At higher seed
REGION ...
FORT MYERS – The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels secured their fourth consecutive win Friday after a five-run first inning propelled them to a 12-1 victory over the Tampa Tarpons at Hammond Stadium.
Mussels’ (17-14) starter C.J. Culpepper (1-2) was stellar, notching season highs with 5.1 ...