By JOSH DUBOW

Associated Press

The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.

Based on recent history, plenty more first-round picks should change hands on Thursday night with teams either looking to move up a spot or two for a specific player or to make a bigger investment with future picks to trade up for a franchise quarterback.

Over the past five drafts, there have been 28 trades during the first day of the draft that included first-round picks, with five of those deals involving picks in the top 10.

Three of those five draft-day trades involving top 10 picks came last season, with Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort making two of them. The Cardinals traded down from No. 3 to No. 12 to let Houston take eventual Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr.

Arizona then moved back up to No. 6 to take tackle Paris Johnson.

There were six trades during last year’s opening night of the draft involving first-round picks, with Jacksonville also making two. The Jaguars moved down from No. 24 to No. 27 in a pair of deals that netted them picks in the fourth, fifth and seventh rounds.

The busiest draft day in terms of trades in recent memory came in 2022 when there were nine trades on opening night involving first-round picks.

While trading first-round picks during the draft is common, giving up a first-round pick before the season that turned out to be the No. 1 overall pick is quite rare.

The last time it happened before Carolina’s trade with Chicago was in 1983 when Cincinnati dealt quarterback Jack Thompson to Tampa Bay.

The Buccaneers went 2-14 in 1983 and had to send the top pick in the 1984 draft to Cincinnati. The Bengals then traded that pick to New England. The Patriots drafted Irving Fryar No. 1.

The same thing happened five years earlier when San Francisco traded the pick that turned out to be No. 1 overall to Buffalo for O.J. Simpson.

The Bills used the pick on Tom Cousineau, who went to Canada instead of signing with Buffalo and then later was traded to Cleveland when he came back to the NFL.

RUNNING BACK WAIT

In a draft that is shaping up as a potential record breaker for offensive players in the first round, running backs might have a long wait to start going off the board.

No running backs are projected to go in the first round on Thursday night as teams are shying away from investing big resources in a position that has a short shelf life and often has many viable options later in the draft.

This could be the third time in the common draft era that started in 1967 that no running back is picked in the first round, with it also happening in 2022 and 2014. The high for running backs came in 1971 when eight of the 26 first-round picks were used for the position. There were five first-round backs taken in 2008, which is equal to the total from the previous four first rounds combined.

The latest for the first running back to be selected is No. 54 when Tennessee took Bishop Sankey in 2014. Bryce Hall went 36th to the New York Jets in 2022 in the only other draft without a first-round back.

This could be the fourth draft ever with quarterbacks going with the top three picks after it previously happened in 1971, 1999 and 2021 and possibly the first with four QBs going in the top nine picks. The 2018 draft had four quarterbacks taken in the top 10 in Baker Mayfield (first), Sam Darnold (third), Josh Allen (seventh) and Josh Rosen (10th).

The record of 19 offensive players taken in the first round could fall this year, with BetMGM Sportsbook projecting an over-under of 21½ offensive players. There were 19 taken in 2009, 2004 and 1968.

The latest pick for the first defensive player in the common draft era came in 2021 when Carolina took cornerback Jaycee Horn eighth overall.

BetMGM also has set the over-under on first-round receivers at 6½ with the record of seven happening in 2004. This could be the record fifth straight draft with at least four receivers going in the first round.

The most offensive linemen taken in the first round was 10 in 1968, with the over-under this year set at 9½.

HELLO HEISMAN

The last two Heisman Trophy winners should hear their names quickly on draft night, with 2022 winner Caleb Williams projected to go first to Chicago and last season’s winner, Jayden Daniels, likely to go in the top five.

This would be the eighth time in the common draft era that two Heisman Trophy winners were selected in the same draft, with it last happening in 2018 when 2017 winner Baker Mayfield went first to Cleveland and 2016 winner Lamar Jackson went 32nd to Baltimore.

There’s been only one year when two Heisman winners went in the top five of the same draft, with 2013 winner Jameis Winston and 2014 winner Marcus Mariota being taken with the top two picks in 2015.

The other years in the common draft era with two Heisman Trophy winners were 2011 (Cam Newton and Mark Ingram), 2010 (Sam Bradford and Tim Tebow), 1992 (Desmond Howard and Ty Detmer), 1985 (Herschel Walker and Doug Flutie) and 1980 (Billy Sims and Charles White).

SMALL SCHOOL GEMS

One byproduct of the transfer portal in college football is fewer players entering the draft from colleges outside of the Power Five conferences.

Last year’s draft was the first in the Power Five era when no players from schools outside the biggest conferences and Notre Dame were taken in the first round. North Dakota State offensive lineman Cody Mauch was the first player from outside the Power Five to be drafted when he went 48th to Tampa Bay.

There’s only one player this year from outside the Power Five ranked in the top 50 on the big board for Pro Football Focus, with Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell projected as a first-rounder.

In the 10 previous drafts, there were 34 smaller school players taken in the first round, with at least two going in every year outside of 2020.

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About the time Boston fans began leaving quietly into the night with less than a minute left, the small smile of accomplishment began flickering on Miami Heat players. Tyler Herro, at the free-throw-line, offered a quick grin to Bam Adebayo, who offered one back before finishing their night’s work.

Caleb Martin, as the clock ticked toward zero, smiled at Jaime Jaquez Jr., before walking off the court by the stone faces of Boston Celtic players and the stunned looks of their fans.

What had they done in pulling off a 111-101 win in Game 2 of their playoff series? Was this a one-off kind of wonderful night that reversed a 20-point loss in Game 1 and rewarded their resolve?

Or was it a step toward something more surprising? Erik Spoelstra stood amid his players in the locker room afterward, as shown on TNT, and amid the talk of a “very productive” game and caution to rest up on Thursday planted the seed of something interesting.

“We understand, you know, that this is still a long series,’’ he said.

No one outside the Heat expected a long series. No one really thinks an injured, eighth-seeded Heat can pull off what would be the biggest playoff upset in NBA history by beating top-seeded Boston. It would be the greatest story ever dribbled.

The Heat start a rookie, a 20-year-old, an undrafted veteran who was out of a job when the Heat signed him and two mid-level, first-round picks who have three All-Star appearances combined (all three by Adebayo). Four of Boston’s five starters have played in multiple All-Star games.

You can make a sensible case that Boston is better in every area than the Heat except, strikingly, the coaching. This was another night that told you everything about Spoelstra.

“I’m going to give Coach Spo a lot of credit for giving those guys the confidence that they can win,’’ TNT’s Kenny Smith said.

Start there in explaining Game 2. The young Heat were run off the court from the start of Game 1 and lost by 20 points. So, Spoelstra not only had to emotionally help his players regroup but strategically give them something to believe in.

He did both by insisting they take the 3-point shots Boston was leaving open to them. “Take them and keep taking them,’’ as he said. And as TNT’s Smith said, “What player doesn’t like a coach to have confidence in you and tell you to take shots?”

The Heat shot more 3-pointers (43) than regular field goals (32) in Game 2. Somehow, they didn’t seem forced at all. Seven players made at last one. Every starter scored in double digits, even the 20-year-old, Nikola Jovic, who had 11 points and nine rebounds.

The Heat pitched a perfect game Wednesday in that regard, getting help from everyone, everywhere. Herro ran the offense much of the night had had 24 points and 14 assists. Adebayo hit shot after shot when Boston tried to draw close in the fourth quarter and finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

In so doing, Herro and Adebayo answered some nagging questions about their games. Next question: Can they do that again? And again?

Boston has the health advantage, the 64-win team advantage, the nine-point favorite advantage, the All-Star-talent advantage and. perhaps, the motivational advantage of the Heat having stolen their season last year in Game 7.

Or maybe that last one is a Heat an advantage? Has it planted the seed of doubt in Boston’s minds? Or maybe the Celtics are just in their own heads?

Jayson Tatum is Exhibit A. He felt the need to flop in an off-the-ball bump with the Heat’s Duncan Robinson in the third quarter. He got that call, but didn’t a couple of others and soon had lost the composure that defines great players in big games.

Tatum scored 28 points in Game 2. Sidekick Jaylen Brown had 33. But they combined for an insignificant nine points in the fourth quarter. Kristaps Porzingis, their big offseason addition, was 1 of 9 shooting.

A bad night at the office for Boston? Or did the Heat unmask a front-running fraud?

“Especially with that team, it’s never going to go how people expect it to go,’’ Tatum said afterward of the Heat.

Sounds like the scars of last season haven’t healed.

It’s still a long way from being the long series Spoelstra talked to his team about afterward. Game 3 will tell us more.

“You don’t realize the Heat culture they have there,’’ Shaquille O’Neal said on TNT.

Game 2 was a win for Heat culture, a testament to Spoelstra’s ways and the kind of surprise that’s the best part of sports. The question now is whether there’s more coming.

 

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About the time Boston fans began leaving quietly into the night with less than a minute left, the small smile of accomplishment began flickering on Miami Heat players. Tyler Herro, at the free-throw-line, offered a quick grin to Bam Adebayo, who offered one back before finishing their night’s work.

Caleb Martin, as the clock ticked toward zero, smiled at Jaime Jaquez Jr., before walking off the court by the stone faces of Boston Celtic players and the stunned looks of their fans.

What had they done in pulling off a 111-101 win in Game 2 of their playoff series? Was this a one-off kind of wonderful night that reversed a 20-point loss in Game 1 and rewarded their resolve?

Or was it a step toward something more surprising? Erik Spoelstra stood amid his players in the locker room afterward, as shown on TNT, and amid the talk of a “very productive” game and caution to rest up for Saturday’s Game 3 in Miami planted the seed of something more.

“We understand, you know, that this is still a long series,’’ he said.

No one outside the Heat expected a long series with Jimmy Butler (and Terry Rozier) out. No one really thinks an injured, eighth-seeded Heat can pull off what would be the biggest playoff upset in NBA history by beating top-seeded Boston over a seven-game series. It would be the greatest story ever dribbled.

The Heat start a rookie, a 20-year-old, an undrafted veteran who was out of a job when the Heat signed him and two mid-level, first-round picks who have three All-Star appearances combined (all three by Adebayo). Four of Boston’s five starters have played in multiple All-Star games.

If this was a pick-up game at the park, Boston would have three of the first four picks (Jayson Tatum, Jayen Brown and Kristap Porzingis vs. Adebayo). You can make a sensible case that Boston is better in every area than the Heat except, strikingly, the coaching. This was the latest night that told you everything about Spoelstra.

“I’m going to give Coach Spo a lot of credit for giving those guys the confidence that they can win,’’ TNT’s Kenny Smith said.

Start there in explaining Game 2. The young Heat were run off the court from the start of Game 1 and lost by 20 points. So, Spoelstra not only had to emotionally help his players regroup but strategically give them something to believe in.

He did both by insisting they take the 3-point shots Boston was leaving open to them. “Take them and keep taking them,’’ as he said. And as TNT’s Smith said, “What player doesn’t like a coach to have confidence in you and tell you to take shots?”

The Heat shot more 3-pointers (43) than regular field goals (32) in Game 2. They made a playoff-record 23 from distance, a staggering 53.5 percent, that was more than the 43.6 percentage on two-pointers.

Somehow, the shots didn’t seem forced at all. Somehow, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla never adjusted his defense to conjure memories of last spring’s series upset. Seven Heat players made at last one from distance, led by Caleb Martin’s five-of-six. Every starter scored in double digits, even the 20-year-old, Nikola Jovic, who had 11 points and nine rebounds.

The Heat pitched a perfect game Wednesday in that regard. They got help from everyone, everywhere. Spoelstra had Herro run the offense much of the night and he answered with 24 points and 14 assists. Adebayo hit shot after shot when Boston tried to draw close in the fourth quarter and finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

In so doing, Herro and Adebayo took a good step in answering some nagging questions about their games. Next question: Can they do that again? And again? And again to take this series? And aren’t we asking a bit much at this point?

Boston has the health advantage, the 64-win team advantage, the nine-point favorite advantage again for Game 3, the All-Star-talent advantage and,.you’d think the motivational advantage of the Heat having stolen their season last year in Game 7. Or maybe that last one is something else?

Has last year (and winning two of three playoff series against Boston) planted the seed of doubt in Celtic players’ minds? Or maybe the Celtics are just in their own heads?

Jayson Tatum is Exhibit A. He’s the best player on the court, but felt the need to flop in an off-the-ball bump with the Heat’s Duncan Robinson in the third quarter. He got that call, but didn’t a couple of others and soon had lost the composure that defines great players in big games.

Tatum scored 28 points in Game 2. Sidekick Jaylen Brown had 33. But they combined for an insignificant nine points in the fourth quarter in a way that harkened back to their late-game struggles last spring. Kristaps Porzingis, their big offseason addition, was 1 of 9 shooting.

A bad night at the office for Boston? Or did the Heat unmask a front-running fraud?

“Especially with that team, it’s never going to go how people expect it to go,’’ Tatum said afterward of the Heat.

Sounds like the scars of last season haven’t healed. Wouldn’t you have loved to see Butler in the mix of this series to press this Heat’s chances? Or at least Rozier?

What a new Wednesday was. What a game. It’s still a long way from being the long series Spoelstra talked to his team about afterward.

“You don’t realize the Heat culture they have there,’’ Shaquille O’Neal said on TNT.

Game 2 was a win for Heat culture, a testament to Spoelstra’s ways and the kind of surprise that’s the best part of sports. Is the fantasy of the greatest upset in NBA history now a possibility?

 

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Here are Orlando area high school scores and top performers for Wednesday, April 24:

Baseball

Windermere 4, Hagerty 3

Buzz: Connor Fink pitched 6 innings with 4 strikeouts for the Wolverines (21-3). Fink gave up 2 earned runs in the win. Randy Ruiz went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Juan Lopez went 2-for-3 with a double. Carlos Morales went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI for the Huskies (18-6). Talan Bell pitched 6 innings with 5 strikeouts. Bell allowed 2 earned runs in the loss.

The Master’s Academy 11, Orlando Christian Prep 1

Buzz: Jackson Bellhorn went 1-for-1 with 3 RBI, hit-by-pitch, sacrifice fly and a run scored for the Eagles (16-8). James Rudolph and David Garcia had 2 RBI apiece. Julian Mercado, Trey Seluk and Cy Smith each had an RBI. Josh Fernandez pitched an inning, striking out 2 batters.  Landon Reynolds, Ben Soderholm and Jackson Stecher each had one hit. Jose Rojas and Wilfredo Figueroa each had singles for the Warriors (8-8-2).

Lake Brantley 6, Boone 0

Buzz: Isaac Padilla pitched a complete-game 2-hitter with 6 strikeouts. Michael Kalinich and Padilla each had 2 hits. Ryley Chapman and Menfis Colon-Viera each had 2 RBI. Jack Lynch went 1-for-3 for Boone (14-7).

Olympia 7, Lake Howell 0

Buzz: Madden Bourst went 2-for-2 with 2 RBI while Daniel Ortiz went 2-for-3 with a home run for Olympia (16-8). Xavier Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with a walk for Lake Howell (6-19). Tyler Pittington went 1-for-3.

Bishop Moore 10, Oviedo 3

Buzz: Danny Garcia, Tyler Lomas and Jesiah Woodside each had 2 RBI for the Hornets (14-9). Woodside went 4-for-4 with 2 runs scored and 2 doubles. Devon Elmendorf chipped in with an RBI.

Timber Creek 8, Horizon 0

Buzz: Eli Buffaloe went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI and a run scored for Timber Creek (18-6). David Colmenares, Tyler Mendoza and Gabe DeCardenas each added an RBI. Horizon fell to 12-12.

East River 10, Trinity Prep 2

Buzz: Michael Senay pitched 5 innings, allowing 1 hit for East River (12-10). He gave up no earned runs while striking out 12. Ty Kennedy went 1-for-3  with a home run, 3 RBI and 3 runs. Danny Gilliard had 2 RBI and a triple. Ryan Burgoon chipped in with an RBI double. Trinity Prep fell to 6-13.

Deltona 6, Lake Mary 5

Buzz: Jayden Lochiatto went 4-for-4 with 4 RBI, a run scored and a double for the Wolves (8-14). Lake Mary fell to 16-7.

Edgewater 7, Lake Highland Prep 2

Buzz: Jared Shear and Blake Osbahr each had an RBI for the Highlanders (13-10). Edgewater improved to 6-18.

Lake Nona 4, Cornerstone Charter Academy 1

Buzz: Tanyon Dean had an RBI for the Ducks (8-16). Carlos Osorio and Tanielu Cox each went 2-for-3. Lake Nona improved to 15-8.

The Geneva School 1, Legacy Charter 0

Buzz: The Geneva School improved to 10-9-1. Ryan Rushing went 1-for-2 for the Eagles (7-6).

Other scores: 

Wekiva 6, Davenport 3

Apopka 9, East Ridge 6

DeLand 16, Seabreeze 0

The Villages Charter 8, Tavares 7

Liberty 8, Poinciana 4

Flagler Palm Coast 5, Pine Ridge 3

Softball

Cornerstone Charter Academy 2, Winter Park 1

Buzz: Ayani Hernandez went 2-for-4 with an RBI while Naya Rosario went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk for the Ducks (22-3). Bekah Mitchell pitched 8 innings with 8 strikeouts. Mitchell allowed an unearned run, 4 hits and 2 walks. Rylie Scanlon pitched a complete game in the loss for the Wildcats (13-10). Scanlon had 6 strikeouts and allowed an unearned run and an earned run. Isabel Otero went 4-4 with a run scored.

Winter Springs 8, Windermere 0

Buzz: Winter Springs improved to 12-12. Emilie Ching went 2-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch for the Wolverines (17-4). Sabrina Boyer went 1-for-2 with a walk. Tessa Olofson went 1-for-3.

The Master’s Academy 11, Father Lopez 1

Buzz: Kamryn Mennenga was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI, a walk and a double for the Eagles (10-9). Lauren McMeel went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI, a run scored, a double and a walk. Mya Medina went 1-for-2 with 2 RBI. Reagan Peri went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk.

East River 10, Olympia 5

Buzz: Katherine Sanchez went 3-for-4 with 3 runs scored, 3 RBI and 2 doubles for the Falcons (15-7). Jesse Irazarry, Joslyn Schneck and Tru Mastro each had 2 RBI. Julia Benamati, Richelle Ruiz, Elizabeth Aguilar, Teneil Williams and Angelina Laverdi each had an RBI for the Titans (11-11-1).

Sanford Seminole 5, Boone 0

Buzz: Anne Long went 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI for Seminole (13-6). Long pitched a complete game with 11 strikeouts. She surrendered 2 hits and a walk in the win. Alexandra Steffano and Ava Hertz each had an RBI. Paige Barry went 1-for-3 for Boone (10-10). Kalyn Woods went 1-for-2 with a walk.

Lake Nona 18, Orlando University 1 (3 innings)

Buzz: Berit Acker was 1-for-1 with 3 runs scored, 3 RBI and 2 walks for the Lions (10-9). Sy’nai Ari Smith and Ilieymar Feliciano Delgado each had 2 RBI. Celeste Vargas, Izabel Solis, Kennedy McQuillan, Amanda Fiallos and Amanada Cintron each had an RBI. Ari Smith pitched a complete game with 4 strikeouts. She gave up an unearned run and 2 hits.

Lake Howell 7, Orange City University 6

Buzz: Sanae Honore went 1-for-2 with 2 RBI for the Silver Hawks (14-7). Gianna Terito went 1-for-4 with 2 RBI and a run scored. Skii Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with 2 runs scored, a double and a triple. Gianna Hall went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI, a double and a run scored for the Titans (12-10-1). Addison Pertler went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI and a double.

South Lake 10, Poinciana 0

Buzz: South Lake improved to 16-7. Corymar Gotay went 1-for-2 for Poinciana (12-10).

Apopka 12, Timber Creek 1

Buzz: Jelani Rivera went 1-for-2 with a run scored and a walk for the Wolves (14-7). Apopka improved to 9-14.

Other scores: 

West Orange 6, Ocoee 3

Deltona 7, Astronaut 0

Boys Lacrosse

REGION QUARTERFINALS

CLASS 1A REGION 2

No. 2 seed Lake Highland Prep 19, No. 7 The First Academy 1

Buzz: The Highlanders (14-2) defeated the Royals (10-6). Region semifinals start on Wednesday.

No. 5 St. Edward’s 4, No. 4 Montverde Academy 2

Buzz: Montverde Academy (10-6) ended the season with a close loss to St. Edward’s (8-8).

No. 6 Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy 8, No. 3 Bishop Moore 5

Buzz: Holy Trinity (15-4) defeated Bishop Moore (15-5).

Boys Track & Field 

CLASS 4A DISTRICT 3 

At Spruce Creek

Team scores:

1. Lake Mary 116

2. Sanford Seminole 113

3. Flagler Palm Coast 88

4. Hagerty 74

5. Lake Brantley 73.50

6. Apopka 67

7. Oviedo 62

8. DeLand 49

9. Lake Howell 28

10. Spruce Creek 26.50

11. Orange City University 5

First-placers and any local second-placers:

3,200 relay – 1. Hagerty 8:00.03, 2. Oviedo 8:07.49

110 hurdles – 1. Frank Hicks (Seminole) 14.88, 2. James Cox (Seminole) 15.56

100 – 1. Malek Wilkerson (Lake Howell) 10.94, 2. Trarell Beckford (Seminole) 10.95m

1,600 – 1. Nathan Henning (Lake Mary) 4:23.26, 2. Corey Johnson (Lake Mary) 4:28.68

400 relay – 1. Oviedo 42.84, 2. Lake Brantley 42.94

400 – 1. Jadlen Davis (Lake Brantley) 50.77, 2. Jayden Richards (Lake Brantley) 50.77

400 hurdles – 1. Keino Parchment (Apopka) 56.64, 2. Frank Hicks (Seminole) 56.97

800 –1. Rashad Hemissi (Apopka) 1:56.12, 2. Henning (Lake Mary) 1:56.89

200 – 1. Beckford (Seminole) 22.15, 2. Davis (Lake Brantley) 22.32

3,200 – 1. Jonathan Leon (Hagerty) 9:16.83, 2. Colin Aysun (Oviedo) 9:48.25

1,600 relay – 1. Apopka 3:22.06, 2. Lake Brantley 3:26.09

High jump – 1. Kenyon Holden (Seminole) 1.87m, 2. Christopher Ross (Seminole) 1.87m

Pole vault – 1. Tanner Cauley Bennett (Flagler Palm Coast) 3.90m, 2. Michael Smith (Hagerty) 3.75m

Long jump – 1. Lester Williams III (Lake Mary) 6.89m, 2. Taylor Royster (Oviedo) 6.36m

Triple jump – 1. Williams III (Lake Mary) 13.39m, 2. Emiril Gant (Lake Mary) 13.21m

Shot put – 1. Colby Cronk 16.86m (Flagler Palm Coast), 2. Owen York (DeLand) 13.94m

Discus – 1. York (DeLand) 45.16m

Javelin – 1. Levi Hayworth (Flagler Palm Coast) 57.04m

CLASS 1A DISTRICT 6 

At Father Lopez

Team scores:

1. Father Lopez 191.5

2. Trinity Christian Academy 127.5

3. St. Joseph 117

4. Florida Deaf and Blind 75

5. Christ’s Church Academy 61

6. St. Johns Country Day 44

7. Peniel Baptist 17

8. First Baptist (Bunnell) 14

First placers and any local second-placers:

3,200 relay – 1. St. Joseph 9:13.17

110 hurdles – 1. Trenton Newton (Trinity Christian) 19.00, 2. Kristofer Medeiros (Trinity Christian) 19.01

100 – 1. Ryan Herdel (Father Lopez) 11.44

1,600 –  1. Ashton Akam (St. Joseph) 4:34.09

400 relay – 1. Father Lopez 44.79, 2. Trinity Christian 45.19

400 – 1. Jeremiah Kes (St. Joseph) 52.94

400 hurdles – 1. Felipe Paredes (Father Lopez) 1:04.68, 2. Gabriel Ponce-Arce (Trinity Christian) 1:08.42

800 – 1. Tyson Manley (Christs Church Academy) 2:05.15

200 – 1. Herdel (Father Lopez) 23.45

3,200 – 1. Akam (St. Joseph) 10:25.71

1,600 relay – 1. Christ’s Church Academy 3:39.57

High jump – 1. Deavyn Coleman (St. Johns Country Day) 1.62m

Long jump – 1. Joseph Brittain (Trinity Christian) 5.64m

Triple jump – 1. Ponce-Arce (Trinity Christian) 11.06m

Shot put – 1. LaSean Nagle (Florida Deaf and Blind) 11.08m

Discus – 1. Finnegan Driscoll (Father Lopez) 32.30m

Javelin – 1. Herdel (Father Lopez) 43.02m

Girls Track & Field

CLASS 4A DISTRICT 3 

At Spruce Creek

Team scores:

1. Flagler Palm Coast 128.33

2. Spruce Creek 124.33

3. Sanford Seminole 111.50

4. Lake Brantley 62

5. Lake Mary 60

6. Hagerty 53.50

7. DeLand 50

8. Orange City University 43

9. Oviedo 42

10. Apopka 18.33

11. Lake Howell 9

First-placers and any local second-placers:

3,200 relay – 1. Lake Brantley 9:35.51

100 hurdles – 1. Nyrania Barr-Miller (Orange City University) 15.13, 2. Imani Reid (Seminole) 15.43

100 – 1. Oluwadara Soremi (Seminole) 12.11

1,600 – 1. MacKenzie Roy (Spruce Creek) 4:58.51

400 relay – 1. Seminole 47.74

400 – 1. Jada Hawkins (Spruce Creek) 58.10

400 hurdles – 1. Kylie Davis (Spruce Creek) 1:06.85, 2. Reid (Seminole) 1:09.18

800 – 1. Layla Fuller (Lake Brantley)  2:16.77, 2. Makayla Claudio (Lake Brantley) 2:18.23

200 – 1. Soremi (Seminole) 24.98, 2. Barr-Miller (Orange City University) 25.35

3,200 – 1. MacKenzie Roy (Spruce Creek) 11:10.56

1,600 relay – 1. Seminole 4:00.00

High jump – 1. Alyssa Morley (Hagerty) 1.67m, 2. Anna Vandell (DeLand) 1.62m

Pole vault – 1. Kylie Neira (DeLand) 3.60m

Long jump – 1. Sidney Allen (Seminole) 5.82m

Triple jump – 1. Soremi (Seminole) 11.80m

Shot put – 1. Maya Tyson (Flagler Palm Coast) 11.51m, 2. Ramiah Nwaogwugwu (Lake Brantley) 10.12m

Discus – 1. Emily Lamb (DeLand) 35.28m

Javelin – 1. Taylin Duncan (Lake Mary) 38.34m, 2. Lamb (DeLand) 36.36m

CLASS 1A DISTRICT 6 

At Father Lopez

Team scores:

1. Father Lopez 222

2. St. Johns Country Day 163

3. St. Joseph 90

4. Christ’s Church Academy 71

5. Florida Deaf and Blind 66

6. Trinity Christian Academy 23

7. First Baptist (Bunnell) 8

8. Peniel Baptist 1

First-placers:

3,200 relay – 1. Christ’s Church Academy 10:53.43

100 hurdles – 1. Caroline Theriault (Father Lopez) 17.71

100 – 1. Andreya Bridger (Father Lopez) 13.05

1,600 – 1. Paige Brammer (St. Joseph) 5:34.88

400 relay – 1. Father Lopez 52.04

400 – 1. Tenee Clare (St. Joseph) 1:03.40

400 hurdles – 1. Elanor Meyers (St. Johns Country Day) 1:15.72

800 – 1. Dani Raulerson (Christs Church Academy) 2:30.66

200 – 1. Bridger (Father Lopez) 26.90

3,200 – 1. Brammer (St. Joseph) 12:20.75

1,600 relay – 1. St. Johns Country Day 4:23.16

High jump – 1. Theriault (Father Lopez) 1.52m

Long jump – 1. Ellie Garces (Christs Church Academy) 4.79m

Triple jump – 1. Jordan Markeil (Florida Deaf and Blind) 9.78m

Shot put – 1. MacKenzie Brewton (Father Lopez) 10.16m

Discus – 1. Adelae Fulton (Father Lopez) 31.12m

Javelin – 1. Fulton (Father Lopez) 29.48m

Boys Volleyball

Freedom 3, Colonial 0

Horizon 3, Celebration 1

St. Cloud 3, Poinciana 2

Harmony 3, Tohopekaliga 1

West Orange 3, Gateway 0

Wekiva 3, Ocoee 1

Winter Park 3, Lake Nona 0

Trinity Prep 3, Liberty 0

Girls Beach Volleyball

DISTRICT TOURNAMENT GAMES

DISTRICT 11

One-day tournament

At Game Pointe Events Center

Semifinals:

No. 1 Olympia 3, Lake Nona 0

Finals: 

The First Academy 3, No. 1 Olympia 0

Varsity Content Editor Buddy Collings can be reached by email at bcollings@orlandosentinel.com. 

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