- November 1, 2024
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The Matanzas Lady Pirates Photo by Jeff Dawsey
The Lady Crush 12U
James Scott
Tom Scott
Madi Hald Photo by Jeff Dawsey
Philip Moultrie Photo by Jeff Dawsey
Matanzas girls cross country earns Top 15 finish at state meet
The Matanzas Pirates girls cross country team placed 13th at the FHSAA Cross Country State Championships Saturday, Nov. 5, in Tallahasee.
The Pirates' 13th-place state finish is the best in the program's history, moving up from last year's 22nd-place finish.
Isabella Rodriguez led the Pirates with a 58th-place finish, and Kylie Dahlberg followed in 64th. Rain Marti took 71st. Other Matanzas runners included Morgan Sharman, Kelly Steffens, Cassandra Hunter and Lexie Hawkins.
"Our goal next year will be a Top 10 finish," said head coach Danny Weed.
Lady Dawgs soccer near flawless to begin season
The Flagler Palm Coast Lady Bulldogs got off to a fire-hot start, winning their preseason game by a combined score of 15-0 and winning their first game 7-1 against Pedro Menendez last week.
The Bulldogs trailed 2-1 at halftime, but rallied to score six unanswered goals.
Tanagna Payne scored twice, Shelby Brim, Bella Giuliano, Madi Hald, Brittany Murphy and Krista Sorenson all had goals. Malia Dalzell saved six shots in the win.
The Bulldogs won their next two matches in shutout fashion, beating Mainland 8-0 and Seabreeze 3-0. They will next play University at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at FPC.
Pirates football end regular season with win
The Matanzas Pirates (7-2) concluded their regular season with a 14-3 comeback win over Pedro Menendez Friday, Nov. 4, at Matanzas.
Trailing 3-0 at the end of the third quarter, the Pirates found life in their star running back Philip Moultrie, who scored on a 15-yard run and two-yard run in the final quarter. He ended the game with 140 rushing yards.
The initial thought is that Matanzas would rest its players, but head coach Robert Ripley made it clear he was going for the win.
The Pirates next play their very first playoff game at 7:30 Friday, Nov. 11, at Sebastian River.
Lady Crush reach its first championship game
The two-year-old Lady Crush 12U softball team played it first championship game and placed runner-up at the NSA Tournament in Port Orange. The team went 3-2 over the tournament.
Members of the team include: back row: left to right, Coach Kristy Kurek, Alyssa Payne, Libby Instasi, Cierra Muñoz, Madison Bower, Abby Lee ,Gabby Kuzy, Manager Charlie Alfano; front row: Tehya Schermerhorn, Allusion Rhoades, Hannah Kurek, Sam Alfano.
Halloween fishing
Tom Scott caught a 42-inch redfish during his family's Halloween fishing trip — on his birthday — along the Intracoastal Waterway. His son, James, caught a Black Drum, wearing a unicorn head, keeping with the Halloween spirit.
