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A 14-and-under flag football team from Ocala, Florida just won the NFL Flag Championship in a nail-biting finale. Drake Eason, who wasn't even supposed to start at quarterback, walked away with MVP honors.
The Florida State Seminoles men's track and field team claimed their first conference championship in six years, scoring 94 points at the ACC Indoor Championships in Boston. Multiple record-breaking performances and a nail-biting relay finish secured the historic win.
Florida A&M's track and field teams dominated the 2026 SWAC Indoor Championships, with both squads claiming victories behind standout performances across every event category. The women defended their title with 131 points, while the men stacked wins from sprints to throws.
The Florida Gators basketball team claimed their first SEC championship in over a decade with a dominant 108-74 victory over Mississippi State. The win caps an extraordinary season that saw the team make history multiple times.
Florida A&M University's golf team dominated the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship, led by injured sophomore star Sascha Robinson who powered through pain to clinch victory. The Rattlers won by 12 shots in their third national title, proving perseverance pays off. ##
Two Tampa Bay high school flag football teams brought home state championship trophies, continuing a decade-long legacy of excellence. Robinson claimed its 10th consecutive title while Lennard upset the top seed for an emotional victory.
Florida A&M's golf team captured the 2026 Arcis HBCU Championship by two strokes, then watched teammate Phalatphon Viboonviriyasakul seal an individual title with a playoff hole victory. The Rattlers proved that depth, composure, and one perfect shot at the right moment can define a champion.
South Walton High School pulled off one of baseball's rarest plays to win the Florida state championship. With bases loaded in a tie game, they executed a perfect suicide squeeze bunt for the walk-off victory.
The Florida Everblades brought home their fifth Kelly Cup championship after a stunning double-overtime victory in Kansas City, then celebrated with hundreds of fans at a homecoming event in Southwest Florida. Isaac Nurse's historic goal completed one of hockey's most dramatic comebacks.
South Walton High School pulled off a bases-loaded suicide squeeze bunt to win the Florida state baseball championship in a tie game. The risky, old-school play showcased a baseball strategy that's nearly vanished from the modern game.
Former NBA star Ben Simmons just captured his first professional championship, trading the basketball court for the open ocean. His South Florida Sails dominated the Sport Fishing Championship Blue Marlin Open in the Bahamas this past weekend.
Despiro Wray, a Florida State freshman, captured gold in men's shotput at the ACC Championships with a personal best throw that ranks sixth in school history. The Seminoles qualified nine athletes for Saturday's finals across multiple events.
Florida State rising senior Jack Whaley claimed the prestigious US Amateur Championship title, defeating Jay Leng Jr. 4&3 at historic Merion Golf Club. The 21-year-old golfer returned to Tallahassee as a national champion, joining an elite group of amateur players who've won one of golf's most coveted titles.
Santa Fe High's boys soccer team made school history by claiming their third consecutive district championship, remaining undefeated in district play since 2023. The dynasty continues as brothers Wayne and Owen Boone helped secure a 3-0 victory that sends the Raiders back to the state tournament.
Braden River High School's girls weightlifting team just made history, claiming their first-ever state championship. The squad of seniors started together as freshmen, turning four years of hard work into their school's newest trophy.
A Tallahassee cheerleading team just claimed the top prize at the country's most prestigious high school championship. The Chiles High School Timberwolves dominated their division with a nearly ten-point lead.
Hundreds of fans greeted Saint Leo University's softball team with signs, cheers, and cameras as they returned home with their first-ever NCAA Division II National Championship trophy. The emotional homecoming celebration brought together five years of hard work and a tight-knit community that's never seen anything quite like it. #
The Alabama Crimson Tide dominated top-seeded Florida 9-1 in just five innings, advancing to their 10th SEC Tournament Championship game. With the win, Alabama made history by earning more SEC Tournament victories than any other school.
The Colorado Buffaloes women's lacrosse team captured their first-ever Big 12 Tournament Championship, defeating top-seeded Florida 8-6 after a three-hour weather delay. Tournament MVP Maddie Shoup scored four goals as the Buffs secured their spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Florida State supporters just shattered fundraising records, pledging over $106 million to support student athletes across 21 sports. The historic year brought new facilities, a national championship, and proof that when communities invest in young athletes, everyone wins.
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