Jaron May

3 weeks ago | wlwt.com | Jaron May

Chloe Parks was born to play softball. From the time she could walk, she had a bright yellow ball in her hands. Growing up outside of Indianapolis, Parks would constantly be practicing with her mother, who was a former softball player in her own right. Although Chloe was the one practicing, she always had to pitch to her mom so she could get her swings in, too. Those are some of Chloe's fondest childhood memories. “She was always my number one cheerleader," Parks told WLWT.

4 weeks ago | wlwt.com | Jaron May

Sawyer Point is always buzzing with pickleball fanatics. There are amateur players constantly participating in the world's fastest growing sport. However, this weekend, the riverfront park has been taken over by professionals. The Association of Pickleball Players' third annual Vlasic Classic runs from Thursday until Sunday at Sawyer Point Park, bringing together some of the world's best pickleball pros in the Queen City.

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Jaron May

Harper Tweet has gone to Mighty Mussels games since she was one. Always accompanied by her mother, Paloma, the now-4-year-old has made Hammond Stadium her home, especially the berm. Harper loves rolling around in the grass, watching the Friday night fireworks, and enjoying Hammond's sweet treats. She says ice cream is one of her favorite parts of the games. Paloma quickly recognized her daughter's passion for the Mighty Mussels, which sparked an idea.

1 month ago | wlwt.com | Jaron May

Growing up in eastern Indiana, Ethan West got into the family business right away. With his older brother always riding horses, Ethan followed in his hoof steps. “I always had a love for riding horses," West said. "The first time I ever got on one, I loved to do this for a career. So as a young teenager, West began training horses. As he grew up, riding was all he wanted to do. Ethan got a scholarship to Indiana University, but did not finish school because he knew his future was on the track.

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Jaron May

FGCU Beach Volleyball has been one of the most consistent programs in the Atlantic Sun over the past decade. The Eagles routinely reach the conference championship. One major reason for the team's success over the past four years is Jaci Carpenter. The senior was an instant contributor from her first step onto the FGCU sands. However, while Carpenter is playing, volleyball is not the only thing she has to worry about.