Joey Cooke

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Sports Reporter at Key West Citizen

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bill Welzien

1 week ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

One hundred and fifty times Bill Welzien has now swam around Key West, a milestone he never set out to reach when he first circumnavigated the island in 1991, and likely a record that will never be touched against as the 75-year-old pastor accomplished the feat on Thursday, June 12, starting and finishing from Smathers Beach.
The 2025 All-Monroe County Softball Team

2 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

Madelyn Thornton .512 AVG, .593 OBP, 22 H, 4 2b, 4 3b, 2 HR, 28 RBI, 23 R, 7 BB, 9 SB 4-5 record, 6.32 ERA, 52 IP, 59 Ks Shylo Sanchez .300 AVG, .426 OBP, 15 H, 6 2b, 1 3b, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 6 R, 11 BB Sara Robinson .289 AVG, .500 OBP, 11 H, 1 2b, 1 3b, 1 HR, 16 RBI, 23 R, 14 BB, 10 SB 4-1 record, 17 IP, 15 Ks Tavyn Gage .277 AVG, .329 OBP, 18 H, 8 2b, 18 RBI, 16 R, 3 SB Elena Eubank .537 AVG, .667 OBP, 22 H, 4 2b, 1 3b, 2 HR, 21 RBI, 26 R, 15 BB, 13 SB Addison Grady Aaliyah McLeod .292 AVG, .395...
The Zone 97.7 FM weekly radio listing

2 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

MLB: Miami at Washington, 4 p.m.MLB: Miami at Washington, 1 p.m.Conch Town Live, 5-6 p.m.MLB: Miami vs. Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.Conch Town Live, 5-6 p.m.The Zone Fishing Show, 6-7 p.m.MLB: Miami vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m.Conch Town Live, 5-6 p.m.MLB: Miami vs. Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.Conch Town Live, 5-6 p.m.MLB: Miami vs. Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.Conch Town Live, 5-6 p.m.MLB: Miami vs. Atlanta, 6:35 p.m.
Week that was/Week to come

2 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

Youth baseball Cooperstown Dream Park Key West 12U 10, Blue Arrows 2 Youth baseball Cooperstown Dream Park Pool Play Key West 12U 14, Big League Wildcats 12U 1 Key West 16, Marietta Baseball Club 2 Youth baseball Cooperstown Dream Park Pool Play Key West 12U 17, Carolina Clippers 0 Key West 12U 21, Marucci Eliyte Texas 2 Youth baseball Cooperstown Dream Park Round of 32 Key West 12U 15, Sierra Nevada Wolvers Purple 2 Youth baseball Cooperstown Dream Park Round of 16 Key West 12U 13, Home...
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Key West CDP Legacy 12U Baseball

2 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

Business was still unfinished for the Key West CDP Legacy 12U squad, which last year, during their first trip to the Cooperstown Dream Park, earned a sixth seed in the 100-team single elimination bracket, by outscoring their opponents by 60 runs in the first five games to garnering a bye to the round of 64 before bowing out in the quarterfinals, with eight team remaining.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lucian Burnes, Marathon, running

3 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

ATHLETE OF THE WEEKLucian BurnsMarathon, runningDespite not being in season, Lucian continues his rise in the distance running world, as the Dolphins’ state finalist in cross country and region finalist in track and field won back-to-back races with the Key West Running Club.
The 2025 All-Monroe County Baseball Team

3 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

OFFENSE: .343 AVG, .405 OBP, 34 H, 5 2b, 2 3b, 1 HR, 26 RBI, 8 R, 9 BB PITCHING: 6-5, 48.1 IP, 2.46 ERA, 44 Ks, 10 BB, 1.18 WHIP OFFENSE: .419 AVG, .590 OBP, 18 H, 4 2b, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 12 R, 16 BB, 3 SB PITCHING: 1-0, 4.00 ERA, 7 IP, 7 Ks Gavin Leal Marathon, senior, 1B OFFENSE: .396 AVG, .477 OBP, 36 H, 11 2b, 3 HR, 33 RBI, 31 R, 9 BB, 7 SB OFFENSE: .394 AVG, .533 OBP, 28 H, 5 2b, 19 RBI, 12 R, 14 BB, 3 SB PITCHING: 3-1, 3 SV, 2.84 ERA, 29.1 IP, 33 Ks Caden Pichardo Key West, senior, 1B...
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Monroe County Special Olympics Inspirational People

4 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

ATHLETES OF THE WEEKMonroe County Special Olympics Inspirational PeopleSelected during each of the Special Olympics State Game are a trio of Inspirational People from every delegation in attendance, which admittedly is one of the favorite parts for the Monroe County officials to cap off the season.
2025 All-Monroe County Boys Lacrosse Team

4 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

Brooks Pellicer“As the only returning senior on a young and relatively small team, Brooks found himself in a unique and challenging position. He could have chosen to walk away from the sport or simply coast through the season—but instead, he fully embraced the opportunity to grow into a true leadership role.
2025 All-Monroe County Girls Lacrosse Team

4 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Joey Cooke

Eisley Whitehead“Eisley was our ground ball queen — tallying 54 ground balls, mostly on the offensive end — but that was crucial in maintaining possession of the ball where we wanted it. Eisley took a lot of pressure as a low attacker and handled it with composure. She had eight goals and nine assists for 17 points. She had a great eye for setting up her teammates for success — as indicated by her assists.