Dustin Levy

1 month ago | naplesnews.com | Dustin Levy

Estero High School senior Lily Jason lost her father, Steven, in December 2024. Following the tragedy, Lily persevered in soccer, leading her team to its first regional final since 2020. Lily's performance earned her the Southwest Florida Courage Award. Estero High senior Lily Jason could count on her father’s encouragement in all her athletic pursuits. Steven Jason’s support was unmistakable, especially when Lily was out on the pitch. “I think he liked watching me play soccer the most,” she said.

1 month ago | naplesnews.com | Dustin Levy

North Fort Myers head football coach David Pasquale stepped down after two seasons at the helm, citing professional, family, and health reasons. The decision was effective following spring football, according to his resignation letter obtained by The News-Press through a public records request. Related: North Fort Myers offensive coordinator David Pasquale hired as Red Knights' head football coach"This decision has not been easy and comes after much thought and reflection," Pasquale wrote.

1 month ago | naplesnews.com | Dustin Levy

The Community School of Naples girls lacrosse team executed their game plan nearly to perfection, but it wasn’t enough to take down one of the top programs in the country on Friday night. American Heritage, the two-time reigning state champions, triumphed 12-3 in the Class 1A state semifinals with a strong defensive performance, holding the Seahawks to a season-low in scoring. “This is one down, and we got another one,” American Heritage head coach John McClain said.

1 month ago | naplesnews.com | Dustin Levy |Alex Martin

The state semifinal round is not unfamiliar territory for the Community School of Naples boys and girls lacrosse teams. However, this season marks the first time the Seahawks squads have both punched tickets to the Final Four, where the Class 1A action kicks off Thursday at Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples. The teams will face the top seeds, with the boys going up against Benjamin on Thursday and the girls facing American Heritage on Friday.

1 month ago | naplesnews.com | Ed Reed |Alex Martin |Dan Deluca |Dustin Levy

Southwest Florida baseball, softball, and track FHSAA playoff roundup for the week of May 5-10, 2025. Class 1A-Region 3St. John Neumann 4, Canterbury 3: The Celtics took Monday's game in dramatic fashion, with a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Cougars. Neumann overcame a 3-1 deficit in the seventh, when Cole Travers doubled in the left-center gap, before an error with the bases loaded plated the winning run. Canterbury opened the scoring in the fourth after J.T. Huether doubled, scoring one run.