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Courtesy photos Dr. Maria Barbosa, Principal Greg Schwartz, Amber Johnson, Anniel Buchanan, Alexis Robles, Hailey Bovino, Vicky Eaton, John Saucier and Vinson Xavier.
STUDENT LEADERS: FPC KEY CLUB INSTALLS OFFICERS FOR 2021-2022
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The Flagler Palm Coast High School Key Club’s induction ceremony was held Oct. 14, at FPC. The officers are President Hailey Bovino, Vice President Tarah Bien Aime, Secretary Alexis Robles, Treasurer Amber Johnson and Historian Anniel Buchanan.
The club members make their community a better place through service. In doing so, they grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve.
Vicky Eaton, FPC world history teacher, is the club’s adviser. The Kiwanis advisers are John Saucier and Dr. Maria Barbosa.
FREE TURKEY!
On behalf of the nonprofit Women of Virtue, a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway will take place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 237 Boulder Rock Drive, Palm Coast, the home of retired Lt. Hank Jackson, of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
FAMILIAR SONGS, NEW STORY
From “Cabaret” to “Chicago,” the Flagler Playhouse presents a musical revue Nov. 4-14.
“And the World Goes ‘Round” is a revue of the songbook from the Tony Award-winning team Kander and Ebb. Many of their songs were performed by the one and only Liza Minnelli.
Filled with humor, romance, drama and nonstop melody, “And the World Goes ‘Round” is a celebration of life and the fighting spirit.
Five individuals find themselves careening through the world of love, babies and coffee. The nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including “Mr. Cellophane,” “Maybe This Time,” “Cabaret” and “New York, New York,” seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, uptempo evening of musical theater. But don’t expect to see these numbers as they were in the original Musicals for which they written — same music but a story is portrayed through each individual song.
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Nov. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. Admission: $25 for adults; $20 for students. Buy tickets at the box office or www.flaglerplayhouse.com. Call 386-5860773.
“The World Goes ‘Round” cast members: Jerri Berry, Cornella Weston, Peter Gutierrez, Michele O’Neil, Christine Jackson.
CORVETTE CLUB HOSTS SHOW
The Flagler County Corvette Club held its annual show Oct. 9-10, at Central Park.
There were 125 participating cars, and many happy trophy winners. To learn more about the club, visit www.flaglercountycorvetteclub.com or attend a meeting. The club meets on the second Monday of each month. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m., at Hilton Garden Inn. Email President@FlaglerCountyCorvetteClub.com
Best of Show among FCCC Club cars went to Luis Perez, for his 2017 Grey Z06 Corvette Coupe with custom striping.
Ethan Flinn (seventh grade), Mya Kelly (sixth), Principal Lisa O’Grady and Julian Liciaga (eighth).
GOOD CHARACTER PAYS AT IMAGINE SCHOOL
In Imagine School Town Center’s sixth to eighth grades, students who exemplify positive character on campus can receive tickets — called Tix for Kicks — to be entered in a drawing at the end of each quarter for their choice of Vans tennis shoes.
The first-quarter winners were recognized recently when their shoes were delivered. Congratulations to Ethan Flinn (seventh grade), Mya Kelly (sixth) and Julian Liciaga (eighth).
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Photos by Christine Rodenbaugh Dakwon Evans (3) has the ability “to extend plays and get out of trouble,” Matanzas coach Matt Forrest said.
Sophomores and freshmen will take center stage in the annual rivalry game. The Potato Bowl is Friday, Nov. 5, at Matanzas.
BRENT WORONOFF
STAFF WRITER
The Matanzas youth movement started on Day 1.
The Pirates graduated 26 seniors from coach Matt Forrest’s first team last year, and they knew patience would be key as their younger players gained experience.
Flagler Palm Coast had more veterans entering coach Robert Paxia’s first season at his alma mater. But like their rivals to the north, the Bulldogs (4-4) improved as their younger players gained experience and were able to provide depth.
When the two teams line up for the annual Potato Bowl game Friday, Nov. 5, at Matanzas, each team will be led by seniors, such as receivers Noah Cundiff and Tate Winecoff for the Pirates, and running back Dakoda Wagner, linebacker Jason Browning and lineman Nick Blumengarten for the Bulldogs.
But a load of freshmen and sophomores also will be playing major roles in the season finale.
“We start a multitude of sophomores,” Paxia said.
Sophomore linebacker R.J. Hill is among the Bulldogs’ tackle leaders. Elyjah Gilyard leads the team in interceptions. Daniel DeFalco has started all season at tight end.
And in recent games, freshmen
FPC AT MATANZAS
When: 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5 Records: FPC 4-4, Matanzas 3-6
FPC STAT LEADERS
Rushing: Dakoda Wagner, 644 yards (5.1 yards per carry), 4 TDs; D.J. Murray, 226 yards (6.5 ypc). Passing: Preston Roberts, 44 of 83, 589 yards, 4 TDs, 2 interceptions; D.J. Murray, 29 of 62, 278 yards, 3 TDs, 3 interceptions. Receiving: Trenton Williams, 15 for 288 yards, 4 TDs; Landon Gonzalez, 17 for 222 yards, 1 TD.
MATANZAS STAT LEADERS
Rushing: Dakwon Evans, 321 yards (3.3 ypc), 5 TDs; Sho’Marion Gaines, 150 yards (5.0 ypc), 2 TDs. Passing: Dakwon Evans, 107 of 179, 961 yards, 7 TDs, 6 interceptions. Receiving: Noah Cundiff, 25 for 375 yards, 4 TDs; Tate Winecoff 25 for 273 yards, 1 TD.
Young SPUDS
FPC sophomore Mareon Walker returns a kickoff.
have been earning more and more playing time for FPC: Zyquan Neal at weak-side safety; running back Marcus Mitchell, who has rushed for 117 yards in three games as Wagner’s backup; and Colby Cronk and Tra’Vele Adams on the defensive line.
Cronk is expected to start at defensive end against the Pirates. The reason? Paxia points to a lone figure on the side field as most of the players walked to the locker room earlier this week.
“Every day, he works after practice,” Paxia said.
“I just work on my hand movement, and what my coaches tell me to practice on,” Cronk said. “I definitely wanted to play with the elite, so I could get better. I got to learn a lot and experience a lot, playing against Seminole and Lake Mary (both ranked in the top 10 in the state in RPI). That’s my basis this year – just to learn.”
EVANS IMPROVES
The Pirates (3-6) started four freshmen last season, and they knew all four – Dakwon Evans, Jordan Mills, Cole Hash and Sho’Marion Gaines – would play major roles as sophomores this season.
“Last year, I was looked at as a rookie,” said Hash, a linebacker and receiver. “This year, a lot of guys are asking me questions and relying on me to do my job no matter what.”
Like FPC, Matanzas has played more freshmen as the season has progressed. But the player that has been most important to the team’s improvement has been Evans, who switched from slotback to quarterback before the season.
“We finished spring practice with Preston Roberts as our starting quarterback,” Forrest said. “But when he transferred back to FPC in July, that opened the position back.”
Evans shared the quarterback spot the first couple of games, then won the position outright after Week 2.
The sophomore has matured with each game, improving his completion percentage from under 50% to 72% for the season.
“His athletic ability speaks for itself,” Forrest said. “He can extend plays and get out of trouble. But now when the defense tests him, he throws the ball on time and is fundamentally sound. His shoulders are square to the target. His footwork is set. He’s almost perfect. He really has it all, and he’s so coachable. He’s a sponge. The last three or four games speak for themselves.”
Forrest said Evans, who has passed for 961 yards in eight games, is already getting noticed by college recruiters for his quarterback play.
They’ll have two more years to watch his progress.
POTATO BOWL SCORES
� Sept. 18, 2020: FPC 38, Matanzas 0 � Aug. 23, 2019: FPC 42, Matanzas 19 � Aug. 24, 2018: FPC 49, Matanzas 0 � Aug. 25, 2017: FPC 35, Matanzas 14 � Aug. 26, 2016: Matanzas 14, FPC 8 � Aug. 28, 2015: Matanzas 14, FPC 7 � Aug. 29, 2014: FPC 48, Matanzas 8 � Aug. 30, 2013: FPC 59, Matanzas 13 � Aug. 31, 2012: FPC 42, Matanzas 3 � Sept. 12, 2011: FPC 38, Matanzas 20
Passion for pickleball? ‘Play with the Pros’
The event, supporting Meals on Wheels, takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 as part of the ‘Active After 50 Expo!’ at the Palm Coast Community Center.
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FLAGLER COUNTY PIO
Pickleball is all the rage, and those with a passion for it will have the opportunity to “Play with the Pros” on Saturday, Nov. 6, and receive tips to boost their game while providing support to the Flagler County Meals on Wheels program.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for beginner and advanced players to receive helpful tips from professional pickleball players Robert and Jodi Elliott,” said Flagler County Senior Services Program Manager Joanne Hinkel. “The proceeds of the $5 ‘Challenge Tickets’ go to our Meals on Wheels program.”
“Play with the Pros” takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as part of the “Active After 50 Expo!” being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE — which is free of charge and offers free parking.
A variety of vendors focused largely on products and services to those over the age of 50 will provide information. There will also be live music and prize giveaways.
For enthusiasts of the sport of pickleball, the “challenge” will be the highlight. According to the Pickleballcentral.com blogsite, Jodi Elliott won Bronze at the 2014 USAPA Nationals, Women’s Doubles 35-plus division with Lydia Willis, and Robert Elliott won Gold in Men’s Doubles 19-plus division with Kyle Yates, as well as Gold at the Tournament of Champions Men’s Singles Masters.
“And for those who play, their passion for their support will overflow into doing a good deed for our homebound seniors,” Hinkel said. “They can get an extra raffle entry for pickleball paddles and gear by bringing a nonperishable food item that will be donated to Feeding Northeast Florida.”
In September, 35 volunteers delivered 1,940 meals to Flagler County residents through Meals on Wheels.
Senior Services also provides counseling, information and referrals, as well as an energy assistance program. Office hours are between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. First-time callers with questions about programs and services should call 386-586-2324, ext. 324.
Long distance domination
Specialized training has helped FPC swimmer Megan Hurley to spotless regular season
BRENT WORONOFF
STAFF WRITER
Flagler Palm Coast High School junior Megan Hurley likes long swims. Long drives don’t bother her, either. In fact, lately they’ve gone hand in hand.
Hurley joined the Blue Dolfins swim club in Oviedo at the end of May to concentrate on her longdistance training. Since then she’s been driving an hour and 20 minutes each way to swim practice.
“It gets kind of boring, but it’s proven to be worth it so far,” she said.
Hurley went undefeated in both the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events against Volusia and Flagler competition this year, helping lead the Bulldogs’ girls team to the Five Star Conference championship with easy victories in both events.
She finished second in the 500 free and seventh in the 200 free at the District 1-4A meet Nov. 29 in Ponte Vedra Beach to qualify for regionals in both events.
The district, which includes St. Johns County schools, is one of the toughest in the state. At least one St. Johns County team has finished among the top three teams in the state in each of the last four years.
“She dropped four seconds off her time (in the 500),” said FPC girls coach Suzanne Bott. “It was nice to see her have some competition. She was never challenged all season.”
Hurley said she has improved quite a bit since joining the Blue Dolfins.
“It has really helped to be in a distance-oriented group,” she said. “My old training was with sprinters. It’s a lot more endurance and pace training, longer sets and longer yardages.”
The long distances are fine with her. Indeed, the longer the race the better.
“With her metabolism, she’s built for distance,” said FPC’s veteran boys coach Tom Gillin. “But more important, she has the mindset for it.”
“I like the more endurance events,” she said. “I like testing my stamina.
“I’ve always liked being in water wherever I was.”
Hurley will also swim in a couple of short events at the Nov. 5 regional meet, which, like districts, will be at the Planet Swim Club in Ponte Vedra.
Hurley, Lucy Noble, Michelle Marinez and Malaina Bryant qualified in both the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relays. With Hurley leading off, and Noble anchoring, the Bulldogs finished second in the 200.
Noble also finished second in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events at district, and, like Hurley, will be swimming in four events at the regional.
The Bulldogs’ 200-yard medley relay team of Amelia Rowicka (backstroke), Julia Kurdziel (breaststroke), Malina Hreib (butterfly) and Mia Nielsen (freestyle) also qualified for the regional meet.
Jeffrey Serle will be the lone Bulldogs boys’ swimmer at regional after finishing 10th at district in the 100 backstroke.
Photos by Brent Woronoff. Megan Hurley warms up with a kickboard in practice at the Belle Terre Swim & Racquet Club.
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FPC junior Megan Hurley qualified for regionals in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle. She will also compete in two relay events.
FPC REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
GIRLS
Lucy Noble: 50-yard freestyle, 2nd at district (3rd seed at region), 24:28. 100-yard freestyle, 2nd at district (sixth seed), 53.83.
Megan Hurley: 500-yard freestyle, 2nd at district (fifth seed), 5:08.16. 200-yard freestyle, 7th at district (17th seed), 1:59.16.
200 freestyle relay: Megan Hurley, Michell Marinez, Malaina Bryant, Lucy Noble, 2nd at district (6th seed), 1:42.90.
400 freestyle relay: Hurley, Marinez, Bryant, Noble, 5th at district (10th seed), 3;48.47.
BOYS
Jeffrey Serle: 100yard backstroke, 10th at district (24th seed), 1:01.71.
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BRENT WORONOFF
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Matanzas golfer Alexandra Gazzoli is returning to the state championships.
The sophomore was the top individual qualifier and the overall runner-up at the Region 1-2A tournament Nov. 2 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in Alachua. Gazzoli shot 2-over 74.
Gazzoli finished third last year at the Class 2A state championships with a 76-74--150.
The Class 2A state championships will be Nov. 12-13, in Howey-in-the-Hills.
While Gazzoli will be moving on, the Matanzas boys’ and girls’ seasons came to an end. The girls finished sixth among 12 teams in the region. Zoe Alred placed 25th out of 75 golfers despite an injury.
The boys’ team finished fifth on Nov. 1 at Golden Ocala. Marcos Defeo and Alek Libby each shot an 84 to tie for 21st place.
At the Region 1-3A tournament Nov. 1 at Hawkstone Country Club in Gainesville, individual qualifiers Carmella Carlisi and Kate Parsons of Flagler Palm Coast did not advance. Carlisi finished tied for 10th overall with a 75. Parson was 30th with an 84.
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Pirates’ Zach Spooner goes under 16 minutes to win District 2-3A meet
Jada Williams of FPC finished second in the District 1-4A girls’ race.
BRENT WORONOFF
STAFF WRITER
Matanzas junior Zach Spooner broke 16 minutes for the first time and won the District 2-3A cross country meet Oct. 30 at Ponte Vedra High School.
Spooner won the boys’ 5K with a time of 15 minutes, 58 seconds to better his personal record by 29 seconds. He won the firstplace medal by four seconds over runner-up James Snipes of Ridgeview.
“I think Zach has only scratched the surface of what he’s capable of,” said Matanzas coach Tim Kane. “Last year, he ran in the 18s. From track season until now, he’s just become a different runner.”
Spooner led the Matanzas boys to a third-place finish. The Matanzas girls finished fifth. Both teams advanced to regionals Nov. 6 in Panama City.
Flagler Palm Coast’s Jada Williams finished second in the girls’ race at the District 1-4A meet at the New World Sports Complex in Jacksonville.
Williams’ time of 18:46.8 was about 31 seconds faster than her time at last year’s state championships where she medaled with a 10th-place finish.
The FPC girls finished sixth, while the boys finished seventh to advance to regionals Nov. 6 at Santa Fe College in Gainesville.
At the Ponte Vedra meet, 16 of the 19 Matanzas runners broke their personal-record times.
“The whole team ran well,” Kane said. “The temperature was in the 50s, and it was time to fly.”
Other scorers for the Matanzas boys were Jaden Smith (12th, 17:19), Andrew Hatten (20th, 17:40), Hunter Smith (21st, 17:41) and Nick Hyatt (25th, 17:45).
Mariah Mills led the Matanzas girls with a 20th-place finish (20:37). Other scorers included Nina Rodriquez (24th, 20:47), Sierra Howard (34th, 21:40), Lauren Marshall (41st, 22:01) and Maria Phillips (46th, 22:29).
Sean Gilliam led the FPC boys with a time of 17:19.2 to finish 35th in Jacksonville. Other scorers for the Bulldog boys were Barak Olago (48th, 17:33.1), Justin Gilliam (56th, 17:45.5), Jack Gilvary (66th, 18:09.3) and Braedyn Wormeck (74th, 18:20.3).
Also scoring for the FPC girls were Cassidy De Young (24th, 20:22.6), Savannah O’Grady (30th, 20:42), Genesis Epstein (35th, 20:53.6) and Annabelle Moore (54th, 21:37.7).
File photo Zach Spooner, pictured here running the 3,200 meters at the regional track and field meet May 1, 2021.
TIM KANE, Matanzas cross country coach
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