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Youth World Series In Ormond

Watson in support of the coach’s son’s mother, who survived over 90 days in the hospital with COVID-19.

Banks loved the team, so his mom and his father, Todd Banks, made a collective effort to drive him the four-hour round-trip to practice on the weekends.

“You do whatever you think is going to benefit your child,” Todd Banks said.

In his senior season at Seabreeze, Banks helped the Sandcrabs win the District 5-5A championship with a 12-2 win against Pine Ridge. He scored both runs in the ‘Crabs’ 2-1 regional quarterfinal win against Wesley Chapel as well as the only run in the 6-1 regional semifinal loss to Sebring. Banks has struck a balance between his athletic and academic prowess.

In fifth grade, he discovered an affinity for math and strove to challenge himself by taking advanced courses in middle and high school.

During his junior year, he took AP Calculus; in his senior year, he took AP Statistics. He graduated from Seabreeze summa cum laude with a 4.4 GPA, a scholar and merit designation and an AICE diploma.

This fall, Banks hopes to study Aviation Business Administration at ERAU.

He discovered he enjoys business and marketing after taking an AICE business course and a marketing class in high school. He said he “likes bringing products to life.”

His plan for success in his freshman year of college includes stepping out of his comfort zone and making new connections.

“As ... one of the few African Americans at Seabreeze, I just strive to show that anybody can do anything,” he said. “I just try to lead by example, and I’ve always done that. I like to lead by my actions.”

The 2023 Youth World Series is returning to the Ormond Beach Sports Complex on June 21-25. Organized by Athletx Sports Group, the baseball tournament will feature nearly 120 games with 36 teams and about 600 players participating. The games are open to the public.

Athletx Sports Group stages the Youth World Series throughout the United States at family vacation destinations. Competitors range in age from 9 to 14. Eleven states and Puerto Rico will be represented.

“This event will bring visitors from all around the country as well as a positive economic impact into the community,” Lori Campbell Baker, the executive director of the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, said in a press release.

Robinson To Host Seabreeze Camp

Former Seabreeze High basketball star Kenya Robinson will host a basketball skills camp on Saturday, July 29, at the Seabreeze gym.

Robinson graduated from Seabreeze in 1988 and went on to play for the University of Georgia and the University of New Orleans before embarking on a pro career. She had two stints in the WNBA but played most of her career in Finland She is a certified basketball development trainer.

Camp fee is $60 and includes a camp T-shirt, prizes and more. Early bird discount is $50. Register at bit. ly/3KYtYB2. Use HuimaPro10 at checkout for the discount.

For more information, email kenyarobson.kr10@gmail.com or call 941-270-3436.

Plantation Bay Hires Instructor

Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club has hired Holton Freeman as its new director of instruction. Freeman has a successful track record of training high-profile LPGA

Tour and college golfers. As director of instruction, Freeman will be responsible for overseeing all golf instruction programs at the club, according to a press release. He will work closely with the members and guests, assessing their skill levels and developing personalized training programs.

Gabriel Hull Wins Fjt Event

Gabriel Hull, 15, shot a 3-under-par 67 on the final day of the boys 13-15 Florida Junior Tour tournament at Saddlebrook in Wesley Chapel to win the Memorial Day weekend event by one stroke over Giuseppe Puebla. Hull shot 210 over three rounds to win his first FJT event.

The South Daytona resident is home-schooled and takes two classes at Riverbend Academy in Ormond Beach. He plays golf for Spruce Creek High School.

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