Jaron May

Cincinnati

Sports Anchor and Reporter at WLWT-TV (Cincinnati, OH)

Sports Anchor/Reporter @NBC2 & @ABC7SWFL | 4x broken elbow survivor | @SyracuseU alum 🍊

Articles

Local pros vying for pickleball title at Vlasic Classic

6 days 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.
Mother writes children's book about daughter's love for the Mighty Mussels

1 week 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.
Tri-state horse, Chunk of Gold, ready to race in Kentucky Derby

2 weeks 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.
Jaci Carpenter not allowing Type 1 diabetes to get in the way

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.
Coaching legends: FGCU's David Deiros surpasses 800 wins, FSW's Robert Iamurri hits 500

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Jaron May

The college softball regular season is beginning to wind down. Postseason tournaments are right around the corner. Both Florida Gulf Coast and Florida Southwestern are expected to make deep playoff runs, which is no surprise with some historic coaches leading the way. When David Deiros starter the FGCU softball program over two decades ago, he never imagined what it would become.
Coaching legends: FGCU's David Deiros surpasses 800 wins, FSW's Robert Iamurri hits 500

1 month ago | abc-7.com | Jaron May

>> OUR LOCAL COLLEGE SOFTBALL TEAMS ARE GETTING READY FOR THE POSTSEASON GULF COAST NEWS SPORTS REPORTER JAREN MAY SPOKE WITH THE HEAD COACHES FOR FGCU AND FSW ABOUT SOME RECENT MILESTONES. >> WE WERE GOING TO BE A REALLY GOOD AND AI DIVISION. 2 TEAM WHEN DAVID DE ROSE STARTED THE FGCU SOFTBALL PROGRAM OVER 2 DECADES AGO. YOU NEVER IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BECOME DO THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN CHANNELING MISTER DAMAS, IF I WOULD HAVE FIGURED OUT THAT WE BE DIVISION. ONE IN A BEAUTIFUL STADIUM YET HERE.
Cape Coral becoming epicenter of college pickleball

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Jaron May

The sport of pickleball continues to boom in popularity all across the world. Florida, and specifically the Gulf Coast, is one of the epicenters of the sport. Now, Cape Coral is turning into the peak of collegiate pickleball. The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) is hosting the U.S. Collegiate Championships at The Courts, Cape Coral, this weekend. "We are putting on a March Madness of our own," APP Executive Vice President of Strategy and Growth Shannon Dan said.
'I was disappointed': FGCU athletic director discusses Chelsea Lyles' departure

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Jaron May

After years of coaching stability, FGCU Athletics is going through a period of transition. Since the new athletic director, Colin Hargis, was hired in May, six head coaches left or announced their intentions of leaving their positions. Hargis filled all of the openings by January. “Hopefully this wave is behind us, and now we get to move on, build, and finish out this year strong," Hargis told Gulf Coast News in January. However, that wave is surging again.
FGCU Women's Basketball ready for challenge in NCAA Tournament

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Jaron May

The madness is officially underway, and FGCU women's basketball is dancing yet again. The Eagles are about to compete in their eighth-straight NCAA Tournament and are looking to pull off another first-round upset. “We have prepared for March since day one," FGCU forward Lauryn Taylor said.
Kate Maston overcoming the odds to play for FGCU Softball

1 month ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Jaron May

FGCU Softball has turned its season around. After a bumpy start in the non-conference portion of their schedule, the Eagles have rattled off eight straight wins to begin ASUN play. One player helping FGCU on their current win streak is freshman Kate Maston. However, Maston's journey to FGCU was far from normal. Maston was born with two health issues. First, she had a hole in her heart. Luckily, it healed on its own, which is not always the case. In addition to that, Kate had club feet.