Briefs 9-28-16

FREE KIDS FISHING

   It’s time for the annual Lake Eaton Kids’ Fishing Derby at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp. The derby will be held this Saturday at 8:30 a.m. for children ages 6-12.

   Advance registration is required, and space is limited to the first 100 children, who also get a free derby T-shirt. To sign up, call the FWC’s Ocala office at 352-732-1225 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., weekdays. The Ocala Conservation Center and Youth Camp is 8.5 miles north of State Road 40, off County Road 314 in the Ocala National Forest.

   Everything the kids will need to fish, including cane poles, bait, and instructions, will be provided by the FWC. The kids will fish from a pier. For safety reasons and to avoid tangled lines, leave your rod and reel at home. New this year, the Marion County Parks and Recreation Department is donating a county park pass to the participant who catches the tagged fish.

   In addition to fishing, there will be a casting contest, an arts and crafts activity and an all-time favorite called “Bugs and Critters.” In this activity, the kids get to wade into the lake with dip nets, and scoop up fish, bugs and other aquatic critters. An FWC biologist uses this experience to teach kids about the aquatic ecosystem. The kids will get wet, so they should bring a change of clothes and footwear.

 

ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD

   Coming up at Orlando Speed World Dragway:

   * Today (Wednesday) is “Whoop Azz Wednesday”, featuring “All Welcome Test and Tune, Grudge Racing and Fun Runs” with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing from 6 p.m.-to-11 p.m. General Admission is $12.

   * “Friday Night Frenzy” will also feature “All Welcome Test and Tune and Grudge Racing” with gates opening at 6 p.m. General Admission is $12, plus an additional $13 to race.

   * Funday Sunday. "All Welcome" Test-n-Tune & Grudge Racing. Free Swap Space with paid admission. Gates open at 9 a.m. Racing from 10 a.m.-to-4 p.m. Admission is $12; kids 10-Under free. Race Fee is $13.

   The Dragway Information Hotline is at (407) 568-5522 and the website is at _ www.raceosw.com/dragway/.

   SpeedWorld is located 17 miles east of Orlando in Bithlo at 19164 East Colonial Drive, between Orlando and Titusville on Highway 50 at the 520 Cocoa Cutoff.

 

LMSA

   Ahoy!

   Another great evening for the Rum Race. Ron Seamans took first place overall as well winning the multihull class. Bill, Kelly and Patti took first place in the displacement class and also won the drawing for the Goslings Rum. Fisk and Pauli won the planing class. Here are the results:

   1. (Multihull 1) Bye Bye (Ron Seamans), 0:59:38; 2. (Multihull 2) Fat Cat (Richard Rayburn), 1:04:30; 3. (Planing 1) Gen 3 (Fisk Hayden), 1:06:09; 4. (Planing 2) Zita Rose (Ray Laguna), 1:06:55; 5. (Displacement 1) Black Jack Bill (Bill Holstein), 1:08:20; 6. (Displacement 2) Show Me (Andy Forrest), 1:09:53; 7. (Multihull 3) Felix (Yarda Solc), 1:10:25; 8. (Multihull 4) Loose Cannon (Willie Blevins), 1:10:34; 9. (Displacement 3) Spider Pig (Joe Lobato), 1:10:50; 10. (Displacement 4) Patriot (David Mair), 1:11:50; 11. (Displacement 5) Knot Fast (Matt Homan), 1:13:52; 12. (Displacement 6) Andiamo (Steve Clifton), 1:15:25; 13. (Planing 3) Raider16 (Jeff Herter), 1:16:34; 14. (Displacement 7) Castaway (Richard Mcfadyen), 1:23:28.

   Upcoming events:

   * Gosling’s Rum races – Every Wednesday, start window 6:25 p.m.-to–6:30 p.m. Please come by the LMSA clubhouse to check the course and sign-in. Remember to set-up RaceQs on your smart phone (RaceQs.com). Everyone is invited. Come on out. We'll find a spot for you. Go to _ http://www.flalmsa.org/?page_id=101 _ for info, rules, sailing instructions and course descriptions.

   * Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 1-2 – LMSA Fall Regatta. The regatta is open to all sailboats of 12-feet LOA or greater. Expected one-design classes: Sunfish, San Juan 21, Mutineers, Buccaneers, Lightning, Flying Scots, Hobie Waves, Force 5, Laser, Wayfair, Windmills and Catalina 22. Portsmouth classes, regardless of number of entrants, shall consist of Planing, Multi and Displacement hulls. After racing on Saturday, join an LMSA tradition, the Limlit Party at the clubhouse. Then off to the Regatta Dinner at the Sanford Elks Lodge. Go to __ http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/13290#_home __ to register for the Sanford Fall Regatta or __ www.facebook.com/FlaLMSA/ __ to check out the FaceBook Page. If you have any question, please send to an email to __ fla.lmsa@gmail.com __ or contact the Regatta Chair, Scott Marriott, at laser61500@aol.com.

   ATTENTION SAILORS of the LMSA Fall Regatta (9/30-10/2) & Kettle Cup Regatta (12/2-12/4):

   Hotel rates for these events are available at Comfort Inn & Suites 590 Ava Court, Sanford 32771.

   This is a PHONE ONLY RESERVATION. Please call 407-585-1580 and ask for “REGATTA RACE RATE $85 +tax/per night”. Cannot be booked by third party travel site or hotel website.

   * Sunday, Oct. 9 _ LMSA Sunday Jameson Race. Start window is 2 p.m.-to-2:10 p.m.

   * Saturday, Oct 15 _ LMSA Club Racing Fall Series continues. Skipper's meeting at 12 noon.

   For more information about LMSA, please visit our web site _ www.flalmsa.org _ or call (321) 578-8364.

   Interested parties can find results from past races of 2015 on the "Race Results" page (www.flalmsa.org/?page_id=623) and results from year’s prior is on the Race Results Archive page (www.flalmsa.org/?p=2229).

   The LMSA is also on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Monroe-Sailing-Association/110483735742242), please go to the page and click LIKE and get notices and see photos instantly.

   See you out on the water!

 

RECREATION SOFTBALL

   Here is the upcoming schedule for the City of Sanford Recreation Services Department Adult Fall Slowpitch Softball League at Pinehurst Park.

   The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League on Wednesday will have Wet Spot battling Trinity Tattoo at 6:30 p.m.; B & B Discount Beverage squaring off with Facebook Famous at 7:30 p.m. and The Bailouts challenging The Willow Tree-Sausage Sliders at 8:30 p.m.

   Everyone is invited to watch the games for free at Pinehurst Park, located on West 24th Street off 17-92.

   For more information contact Eric Griffin, City of Sanford Recreation Supervisor, at 407-688-5120; visit the city website _ www.sanfordfl.gov _ or email: eric.griffin@sanfordfl.gov _ the League Information Website, including registration forms, is at _ http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?cmenuid=1&url=sanfordsoftball&si....

 

ORLANDO CITY

   In the first match of a two-game road trip, Orlando City SC (7-10-13, 34 points) dropped a 4-1 decision to D.C. United (8-9-13, 37 points) Saturday at RFK Stadium. Júlio Baptista scored his fourth goal of the season and Cristian Higuita made his return from injury.

   City finishes the road trip tonight (Wednesday) when they visit Toronto FC. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The Lions return to Camping World Stadium to host the Montreal Impact on Sunday, Oct. 2, for a 1 p.m. kickoff.

   Tickets to all City home matches are available at OrlandoCitySC.com or by calling 855-ORL-CITY.

   Follow the latest Orlando City news and updates via Facebook: www.facebook.com/OrlandoCitySC _ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrlandoCitySC _ Instagram: www.instagram.com/OrlandoCitySC/ _ and YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/OrlandoCitySC.

 

UCF WOMEN’S SOCCER

   It was another wild finish last Sunday (Sept. 18), as the Knights rallied from two down to tie the game in the 74th minute. Unfortunately for UCF, a late shot by host and No. 4 ranked Florida (6-2) found its way into the net giving the Gators the win.

   With less than three minutes to play, the Knights were unable to clear the box and a Florida player managed a slow rolling shot that appeared to be wide. However, the ball managed to carom off the inside edge of the post and trickle in, putting the Gators ahead for good.

   The Knights fall to 5-4 on the season but have shown their mettle, playing another top-10 opponent tough to end.

By the Numbers

   • Junior Morgan Ferrara found her third goal of the season in the 58th minute.

   • Junior Bridget Callahan buried the equalizer 74th minute after a corner service by freshman Zandy Soree found its way to her feet.

Next Up

   • UCF Women's Soccer, presented by Napleton Volkswagon, will begin its American Athletic Conference schedule with back-to-back matches at home. First against Houston tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 p.m. and then versus SMU on Sunday at 1 p.m.

 

UCF VOLLEYBALL

   UCF Volleyball continued its winning ways as they posted a 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-17) victory over Memphis in the second conference match of the season Friday evening at The Venue. The Knights currently holds a 12-3 record and are off to their best start since 2009.

   The Knights jumped out to an early 8-3 lead, forcing the Tigers to use their first timeout. UCF continued the momentum and took the first. The Black and Gold trailed the first part of the second set before Kia Bright aced the Tigers to put UCF up 12-11. The Knights went on a 13-8 run to claim the second set. UCF never lost the lead in the third, though the score was tied four times. The Knights clinched the match with a Farah Rajaee ace.

We Can Dig It:

   * UCF had five players with four or more digs.

   * Jordan Pingel posted 15, while Jalé Hervey and Rajaee registered 10 each. Miranda Watkins and Bright recorded four and six digs, respectively.

Superior Serving:

   * The Knights served up five aces in the match. Bright tallied two aces while Watkins placed one. Rajaee recorded her only ace to clinch the match.

Up Next:

   The Knights hit the road, for only the second time this season, and head for East Carolina and Cincinnati.

UCF takes on the Pirates on Friday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. and the Bearcats on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m.

 

POP WARNER FOOTBALL

   Here is the schedule for Week 6 in the Mid Florida Pop Warner League. There will be 15-sites holding games (Seminole County teams in bold) in six weight classes _ Tiny Mite; Mitey Mite; Junior Pee Wee; Pee Wee; Junior Varsity; Unlimited _ Saturday with most days starting at 9 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. Here is the schedule.

Saturday, October 1

 Azalea Park @ Wekiva; Dr. Phillips @ Lake Mary; Hagerty @ South Lake; Lake Highland @ West Orange; Lake Howell @ Clermont; Leesburg @ Umatilla; Lyman @ Avalon; Mount Dora @ Winter Springs; Ocoee @ Apopka; Olympia @ Sanford; Oviedo @ East Ridge; Ridge Youth @ Harmony; St. Cloud @ Lake Brantley; South Central @ South Orlando; Winter Park @ Pine Hills.

   For more information go to _ www.mfpw.org _ and look for links to each team (Associations) to find specific game times and directions to fields.

 

SENIOR BASEBALL

   Here is the upcoming schedule in the Orlando Senior Baseball Association Spring Season in the 25-and-Over and 35/45-and-Over League that plays its games at Zinn Beck Field, Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium, Central Winds Park in Winter Springs, Showalter Field in Winter Park and the South Orange Youth Complex in Orlando. Visit the website _ www.leaguelineup.com/osba _ for more information on the league.

35/45-AND-OVER LEAGUE

Playoffs

Saturday, October 1

   10 a.m. _ #2 Orlando Braves vs. #4 Orlando Brewers, Stadium.

   1 p.m. _ #1 (45s) Daytona Beach Rays vs. #5 Central FL Cardinals, Stadium.

25-AND-OVER LEAGUE

Best-of-3 Championship Series

   * Game 1: Orlando Lugnuts 7, Orlando Brewers 3.

Sunday, September 25

   * Game 2: Orlando Lugnuts 5, Orlando Brewers 2, Lugnuts win 2 games to 0 and claim third title in six years.

 

STETSON FOOTBALL

   Stetson football coach Roger Hughes summed up his teams’ first half performance in Saturday’s 24-7 home loss to Pioneer Football League rival Jacksonville with one sentence.

   “I just told them the half couldn’t have gone worse because everything that could go bad, did go bad,” Hughes said.

   The loss was Stetson’s fourth straight to the Dolphins (2-1, 1-0) and fourth straight PFL league opener. The Hatters fell to 1-2 on the year, 0-1 in league play.

   The first half was completely dominated by Jacksonville, which outgained the Hatters 295 yards to just 86. The Dolphins used drives of nine, 11 and nine plays before taking advantage of a Stetson turnover late in the half to take a 24-0 lead at intermission.

   Ulysses Bryant finished the game with 72 net rushing yards on 22 carries. Overall, the Dolphins managed just 146 rushing yards, but picked up 213 yards through the air on just 10 pass completions by Rylan Wells, half of which went to Brian Burnett for 115 yards.

   For Stetson, Gaven DeFilippo was sacked twice and hurried four other times while completing just 13-of-25 pass attempts for 117 yards.

   On the defensive side, the Hatters gave themselves a chance in the second half, thanks in large part to 16 tackles for loss. Jeb Boudreaux had three of those among his game-high 15 tackles to go with his forced fumble and one quarterback hurry. Dylan Wydronkowski and Donald Payne also finished with double-figure tackles totals – 11 and 10 respectively.

   The Hatters will try to bounce back next week when they go on the road for the first time during the 2016 season. Stetson will travel to Davidson, NC, to face a Wildcats team that spoiled senior day last fall. That game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start.

 

NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY

   The 2016 NASCAR Whelen All-America Series at New Smyrna Speedway is underway.

   This Saturday will have a double feature for the Pro Late Models as well as a Sportsman Dash for Cash and division action in the Sportsman, Modifieds and Bombers.

   Pit gates open at 3 p.m. Division practice will be from 4 p.m.-to-6:30 p.m. Ticket booths and grandstand gates open at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m.

   Adult admission is $15 (reserved seating is $20, the top six (6) rows of the Main Grandstand) with all seniors (65+) and military with valid ID (for proof of age or Military affiliation) admitted for $13. Kids 11 years of age and under are free of charge. MUST be accompanied by paying Adult to qualify for Free Admission.

   The track is located at the corner of SR. 44 and CR 415, between New Smyrna, DeLand and Daytona.

   For information on New Smyrna Speedway, call the track office at 386-427-4129 or visit the website at www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org.

 

UCF MEN’S SOCCER

   UCF junior forward Matias Pyysalo netted his fourth goal of the season to even the War on I-4 in the first half on Saturday. A tremendous strike by USF's Gonzalo Rodgriguez in the 66th minute proved to be the difference in the contest at the UCF Soccer Complex.

   After USF struck first in the 20th minute, the Knights evened the match seven minutes later on a strike from Pyysalo. The Helsinki, Finland, native took a pass from junior Neico Regent and found the back of the net from the right wing off the far post. The marker was the team-leading fourth of the season for Pyysalo.

   The War On I-4 rivalry series was announced on Sept. 21 with the Knights' volleyball team earning the first three points of the year-long competition. After this match, USF takes a 6-3 lead on the points scoreboard.

   The winner of the year-long competition takes possession of a trophy shaped like the iconic I-4 road sign. A separate trophy will be awarded to the victory of the annual Thanksgiving weekend football clash.

   The Knights continue a six-match homestand on Saturday with a 7 p.m. match against SMU. UCF wraps up its home stretch on Wednesday (Oct. 5) at 7 p.m. against Big 10 foe Northwestern.

 

ORLANDO PRIDE

   Orlando Pride closed its inaugural season on Saturday night with a hard-fought performance against FC Kansas City, falling 2-1 to the defending National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Champions after a late penalty kick by Heather O’Reilly.

   The Pride came out of the gates strong, controlling possession and testing Kansas City goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart early in the match, with Jasmyne Spencer giving the Pride an early lead on her fourth goal of the year.

   Sixteen minutes into the match, Spencer gave the Pride a one-goal advantage with a blasted shot after Kristen Edmonds’ set piece was blocked. Edmonds, who drew the foul, tried to cross into the box but her effort hit a Kansas City player at the top of the 18. Spencer, however, was waiting for the chance and with no hesitation powered in a shot from the top of the arc.

   Kansas City found the game-winner in the 84th minute after defender Brittany Taylor drew a foul inside the box. O’Reilly stepped to the spot to face former U.S. Women’s National Team teammate Harris and beat the keeper in the left side of the goal.

   Season ticket renewal is now open for current Orlando Pride season ticket members, who can secure their season tickets for the 25,500 seat stadium through Nov. 1. More information on season ticket renewal can be found at the link _ http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2016/09/21/orlando-pride-season-ticket....

 

JUNIOR GOLF

   Sanford junior golfers ages 11-18 are invited to compete in an upcoming Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour event.

   The AJGT Beaver Creek Fall Classic at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Zachary, LA, October 8–9.

   The tournament entry fee is $185 and includes two days of green fees, tee gifts and Trophies in four age divisions.

   Recommended accommodations are available at Holiday Inn & Suites in Zachary. Please call 225-654-1402 for reservations and group rate.

   The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 5, at Noon.

   The 2-day, 36-hole tournaments are ranked by the Junior Golf Scoreboard and hosted by the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour.

   To enter an event, please call Diane Ford at 1-985-630-3066 or enter online at www.arrowheadjgt.com.

 

FCSL CELEBRITY GOLF

   As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Florida League relies on donations, sponsors, and fundraisers to operate every year. For the past eight years, Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park has been gracious enough to host the annual Celebrity Golf Tournament. It is the FCSL’s biggest fundraiser of the year, as 30 foursomes from all over the country descend on Central Florida to take part in this exciting event.

   Each foursome will have a baseball celebrity join as the fifth player and among the tournament awards will be _ Closest to the Pin contests on all Par 3s; Longest Drive contest; and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes.

   The event will take place November 13 & 14 and here is the schedule of events:

Sunday, November 13

   6 p.m. _ Pairings Party at Interlachen. A chance to mix and mingle with MLB celebrities while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres and a complimentary open bar. A select few celebrities use the evening to promote the Florida League, helping the attendees understand the importance of summer collegiate baseball. It also marks the opening of the silent auction, which brought in more than $35,000 in 2014, and includes a number of unique items, sports memorabilia, and vacation packages. Each foursome will receive eight tickets to the pairings party.

Monday, November 14

   10 a.m. _ Check in opens at Interlachen.

   10 a.m.-to-11:30 a.m. _ Complimentary range balls, putting challenge and an All-American lunch buffet.

   11:30 a.m. _ Shotgun start. Snacks, Beer, Cigars and Soft drinks available throughout the day on the course.

   5 p.m. _ Awards reception with hearty hors d'oeuvres and open bar.

   6:30 p.m. _ Silent auction ends.

   While playing a round of golf at this luxurious course is a treat in itself, playing with a baseball celebrity is an added plus.

   For more information and find the link to register on-line, go to _ www.FloridaLeague.com _ or contact: Rob Sitz, Florida League President, by e-mail _ rsitz@floridaleague.com _ or by phone at _ 321-206-9174.