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There's always more than meets the eye. Anyone can tell you what they see, but only a storyteller can show you more.
My name is Jack and I am a sports reporter at Tallahassee Democrat in Tallahassee, Florida. Alongside my work at the Democrat, I've spent time at Devils Lake Journal, Arizona Republic, Indianapolis Star, Argus Leader, and more. Check out all my work here!
Tallahassee Democrat
For the majority of her life, Zak knew that there was something different about herself, but wasn't able to find the time and confidence to address it.
It was when Quan lifted his right arm and flung it over himself that Chantel realized her 17-year-old son had suffered a stroke. She called 911 and Quan was admitted to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
FSU women's basketball head coach Brooke Wyckoff underwent successful breast cancer removal surgery in October, but she is still on a journey of recovery.
Chiles High junior defensive lineman Josef Marlow's involvement in football didn't start out with an announcement at school. Or a social media posting on Facebook. It came from a recommendation by his pediatric therapist to his mother, Cher Marlow. Marlow was diagnosed with Autism at a young age, and one of the common traits is being very routine-oriented.
Florida State student Jack Henyecz once got a tattoo of FSU coach Mike Norvell in cornrows. He's back in the spotlight with his pet goldfish, Garnet.
The night before Game 1, FSU softball fan Jason Wentz drove his car to the fourth floor of the Spirit Way Parking Garage to secure his tailgate spot.
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Florida State football defeated Georgia Tech, 41-16, snapping a three-game losing streak on Oct. 29, 2022, at Doak Campbell Stadium.
First Baptist defeated Trinity Catholic, 21-3, in the Suburban 1 state championship on Dec. 10, 2022, at Gene Cox Stadium.
Big Bend track and field athletes competed at the 19th annual Jesse Forbes track and field invitational on Feb. 25, 2023, at Godby High School.
Devils Lake Journal
10 years ago, a group of nine wide-eyed third graders began their journey, in hopes to become apart of the legend that is Fout Winds basketball. Now, eight of them are playing their final games as Indians and the one will be separated from his pack for the first time.
The Arizona Republic/azcentral [fellowship]
CLOSE Hockey started out as something to do for Dominic Garcia. Growing up in Las Vegas, soccer and baseball were the sports most kids were playing. However, Garcia's lack of excitement for the popular sports drew him elsewhere. Eventually he picked up roller hockey and fell in love with the sport.
CLOSE As the sun set over San Tan Valley, with the wind kicking up dust along the mountains, it seemed like the end of any other mid-June day. However, for three days at Poston Butte High School, something had been occurring that hadn't happened for almost three months.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are uncharted territory for the Coyotes. After defeating Nashville 3-1 in game four of their play-in series on Friday, the team punched its ticket into the playoffs for the first time since 2012. It's been awhile since the team competed for The Cup, but the Coyotes are very aware of their opponent.
Conditioning for Phase 3 of the NHL Return to Play plan hasn't been a challenge for Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson. When the NHL announced it would be taking a pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, he headed home to Sweden, where the country remained open.
It took less than 10 seconds for things to start going the Coyotes' way in Game 2 of their best of five series against Nashville. Filip Forsberg would trip forward Phil Kessel sending the Coyotes to the power play five seconds into the game.
After a week of full team training camp, the Arizona Coyotes are one step closer to its play-in series against Nashville in a little less than two weeks. In playing as a whole team for the first time in four months, there were highs and lows in the team's first week back together.
The Ball State Daily News
Two names hold the significance of royalty in Delaware County. The first is Ball. As the namesake of the local university and the name of the family who brought jobs to Muncie in the early 20th century, the Balls have given Delaware County's biggest city a comfortable spot on any United States map.
"Hey man, who's that cat comin' down the street? I don't know, but it sounds to me that he's the man with the bones. He's sure havin' himself a ball!" For 90 years, the lyrics from "Sweet Georgia Brown" has introduced the famous Harlem Globetrotters into arenas around the world, to a game like no other.
There was an extra member on the Ball State gymnastics' team during its come-from-behind victory over Bowling Green. From the team huddle to the Cardinals comeback performance on the floor event, 6-year-old Halleigh Lynn Chitwood stood close by. Halleigh's childhood hasn't been as easy.
From as little as one season to as many as 132 games, these three players have impacted and been impacted by the Ball State and Muncie communities in their time as athletes and students. When the final buzzer sounds, these are their final remarks in dawning the cardinal and white.
While Evans was booed and heckled inside the ring at almost every WWE event, a 10-year-old Tye Evans could only sit there and listen to his dad be hounded by fans from Portland to Philadelphia, sometimes not even knowing if he should cheer for him.
After a injury in the first half caused redshirt freshman guard Kani Acree to leave the game, his heart and drive to win would see him return to the game, helping Ball State Men's Basketball clinch a BYE in the upcoming Mid-American Conference Tournament.
Argus Leader [internship]
Eight seconds for Jacob Herrboldt mean everything. That's how long the 26-year-old needs to hang on to the raging bull. It feels like an eternity. He's not an experienced rider. He didn't plan on doing this solo, but he's not doing it for himself. He's doing it for Chad.
CLOSE Nala, a 1-year-old terrier mix, is a ball of energy. Her tail wags rapidly as she tries to hold back her excitement inside the visitors room of the South Dakota State Penitentiary last week. There's a lot to be excited about with new people and other dogs around.
CLOSE A white Ghost Bike was placed at the location of where Kenneth Gunderson was killed on June 11. This is the second ghost bike placed in Sioux Falls since 2015. (Photo: Jack Williams) A group of around 20 bicyclists glided up North Kiwanis Avenue Tuesday night.
Many faces and personalities wander the halls of the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. In the kennel you can meet Cal. The shy 7-year-old German Shepard/Alaskan Malamute mix loves to have her ears scratched. Or Buddy, a 3-year-old Lab/Hound mix is a playful and goofy spirit who loves the outdoors.
CLOSE (Photo: Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal / AP) Bears and Packers. Cubs and White Sox. Hot dogs and ketchup. Growing up around Chicago my entire life, these were the rivalries I knew. No loved shared and no compassion given.
CLOSE Groove Inc. is made up of members ranging from six to 18 years old. (Photo: Jack Williams) Growing up in Pipestone, Minn., and playing snare drum in the high school marching band, Pete Hansen, 44, knew it was something he loved.
The Herald Bulletin (freelance)
ALEXANDRIA - After a blowout loss to Southwood on Thursday, Argylls head coach Brian Trout wrote one word on the whiteboard and questioned it. "Pride?" With the odds against them, facing the Tigers in Alexandria, Madison-Grant played with its pride on its sleeve to stun the Tigers, 71-65.
ANDERSON - "We told our kids to keep believing." Those were the words of Anderson Prep boys' basketball coach Corey Scott after the Jets broke an eight-game losing streak to Liberty Christian in a thrilling 57-52 win. "In years past, we would've folded, lost energy, lost focus and lose all energy," Scott said.
FRANKTON - Even before the Eagles hit the mat, there were already a lot of emotions in the air. Prior to the meet, head coach Courtney Duncan told his wrestling team he couldn't make the meet as he was out with the flu.
ALEXANDRIA - At Alexandria, the wooden floors of "The Jungle" and the rough dirt of the baseball field just outside of the gym share a handful of similarities. The few who don the cardinal and gold both in the winter and spring all share a similar culture of success.
ANDERSON -- 2:32 was left on the clock at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium at Anderson University. Anderson Women's Basketball was down by 14 to Aurora University and it looked like the Ravens were going to drop down to .500 with their first loss.
The Indianapolis Star/IndyStar [clerk]
CLOSE Buy Photo Soccer (Photo: Leah Klafczynski for IndyStar) The Mudsock rivalry reached a climax Thursday night as Class 3A No. 3 Hamilton Southeastern took on No. 9 Fishers in a sectional semifinal. An early made penalty kick from HSE junior Izzy Wallace held off a Tigers comeback, giving the Royals a 3-2 win.
In what has turned into a rivalry of sorts, Cathedral needed five sets to oust Lawrence North for a sectional championship. A bounce back in the fourth and fifth sets clinched it for the Irish, 3-2 (25-15, 19-25, 20-25, 25-18, 15-7).
Girls basketball highlights: Hamilton Southeastern 60, Avon 35
Carmel booked its ticket to Lucas Oil Stadium and the Class 6A state title game with a win over Merrillville.
Mt. Vernon 21, Pendleton Heights 14
Various works
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Eight seconds for Jacob Herrboldt mean everything. That's how long the 26-year-old needs to hang on to the raging bull. It feels like an eternity. He's not an experienced rider. He didn't plan on doing this solo, but he's not doing it for himself.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Nala, a 1-year-old terrier mix, is a ball of energy. Her tail wagged rapidly as she tried to hold back her excitement inside the visitors' room of the South Dakota State Penitentiary last month. There's a lot to be excited about with new people and other dogs around.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A siren rang over the Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls Police, Fire, and EMS scanner at 3:03 p.m. on a recent Wednesday. "Metro to all units. K-9 Rio has faithfully returned to his handler Officer Shannon Irish, members of the Sioux Falls Police Department and the community with pride and integrity.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Courtney Place has been bothered by the inequalities in women's sports for a long time. The lack of exposure and respect compared to men's sports stood out whenever she took the volleyball court.
After eight semesters in Muncie and two years as the sports editor of The Ball State Daily News, I've learned sports at Ball State are about more than just winning. The Cardinals offered something the big schools didn't when I went to each game: heart and familiarity.
Jack Williams
While most ballparks in the Grapefruit league work to offer a family friendly atmosphere, there's something special about the Atlanta Braves spring training home in Champion Stadium. Located...
JUPITER - "It's just a hobby." For 38 years, Palm Beach native Kevin Duda has been sitting along the warning track with a Sharpie, a pen and his 1,200 various baseball...
After a making a brand name change from the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps Association to Forward Performing Arts last year, the Wisconsin based group has continued to make strides forward in establishing Fleurish Winds, a winds based group out of northwestern Wisconsin.
Oregon Crusaders [internship]