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+ Flagler Falcons suffer first loss, ousted in state semifinals
The Flagler Falcons, a Flagler PAL Junior Pee Wee football team, ended its season Saturday, Nov. 19, after falling to the Port St. Lucie Pirates, 28-6, in the state semifinals.
The Falcons were one of 28 teams still playing in the nation.
The Falcons went undefeated during the regular season, and finished with a 13-1 record. For the season, the Falcons outscored their opponents 433-79.
Coach Korey Kasch said the success of this year’s team — which won the East Coast Conference — was a combination of a great group of players and the dedication of the coaching staff.
“This year’s team was made up of kids from four different teams from the previous year, and the kids really had to grow together throughout the year in order for this year to be a success,” Kasch said.
The coaching staff includes Kasch, Patrick Kleinfelder, Eric Acevedo, Victor Paci, Darrell Thomas and Jason Cowles.
“I am extremely proud of our players and coaches this year, and we hope to grow from this season in the future,” Kasch said.
+ Two Palm Coasters win martial arts medals
Two Palm Coast brothers earned medals earlier this month at the 10th-annual World KoAmMudo Championships, in Coral Springs.
Nicholas and Zachary Campbell learn Tae Kwon Do out of their home-based dojo from their father, Rick. Their dojo is associated with Jun Kim’s Martial Arts Cetner, out of Fort Lauderdale.
In the orange and green belt boys division for 6-and 7-year-olds, Zachary received a gold medal in breaking and a gold medal in sparring. In the green and blue belt boys division for 10-and 11-year-olds, Nicholas received a gold medal in breaking and a silver in sparring.
+ Flagler Prospects win U13 state championship
In the team’s first season, the Flagler Prospects U13 AAU baseball team won the fall state championship Sunday, Nov. 13, defeating Orlando Diamond Dawgs, 11-8, in the title game.
The Flagler Prospects played two games Saturday and two Sunday, at the Fields of Fame, in Apopka. The tournament consisted of two eight-team brackets. The Prospects won their bracket, and then defeated the Diamond Dawgs in the championship.
“These boys have gelled incredibly in only a few short months, and so have the parents,” said Keith Stuart, whose son, Jeffrey, plays on the team.
The team is coached by Hector Caraballo, Chris Conklin and Bo Mitchell.
The Flagler Prospects is a travel baseball program with teams in the U12, U13, U14 and U16 age divisions. Most players are from Flagler County.
There are more than 50 players currently in the program, which was started in 2010 in the U14 division.
Keith Stuart, who helped begin the program, said the idea was to keep youth baseball players playing travel ball on Flagler County-based teams, and also to serve as a feeder program to the high schools.
Tryouts for next season will take place in mid-December.
For more information, email Keith Stuart at [email protected].
+ Lady Bulldogs soccer stays undefeated, at 7-0
The Flagler Palm Coast Lady Bulldogs soccer team is now 7-0 (4-0 in 5-Star Conferece, 2-0 in district).
FPC has outscored its opponents 34-1, while keeper Haley Lademann has six shutouts and a 0.14 goals against average.
Top scorers include Christen Barney (10 goals, 2 assists), Miranda Campbell (7 goals, 6 assists), Victoria Martins (7 goals) and Josie Davis (3 goals, 4 assists).
Coach Peter Hald said his team won three big games last week, including beating Bolles High School for the first time.
“The biggest surprise is the play of the three freshmen,” Hald said, referring to Barney, Davis and Cara Warren.
“Offensively, we are much stronger, and we are finishing up to this point,” Hald said. “The reserves are giving quality minutes, and as a team, we are playing aggressive, high-pressure defense as a unit.”
+ Matanzas girls soccer off to a slow start, at 0-4-1
The Lady Pirates, who are currently 0-4-1, have played some tough opponents early on, including a 10-3 loss to Titusville and an 8-0 loss to Bartram Trail.
Then, in the crosstown matchup against FPC, the Lady Bulldogs won, 5-0.The Lady Pirates tied, 1-1, with Clay High School.
Coach Tony Benvenuto said he hopes to get players back from injury before the winter break.
“We were beaten by very good teams, but I have not had the luxury to have a full squad yet this year,” he said. “I have scheduled tough opponents for our team because playing an easy schedule does not prepare you for the type of teams in our district.”
+ FPC wrestling finishes sixth
The Flagler Palm Coast wrestling team competed in the University Titan Duals Saturday, Nov. 19, and took sixth place. The Bulldogs had two individual champions: junior captain Zach Ford, who competes in the 132-pound class, and heavyweight Jeremy Cooper. Cooper won Most Outstanding Wrestler for heavyweights.
Additionally, the junior-varsity team finished in second place in the JV tournament.
Individual results are as follows:
106 pounds: Jake Kosachiner, 6th place; 126: Collin Larocco, 3rd; 132: Zach Ford, 1st; 138: Trey Owens, 5th; 145: Ricky Saintmelus, 5th; 160: Gio Avolio, 3rd; 170: Kenny Padroza, 6th; 220: Kevin Pinzon, 4th; 285: Jeremy Cooper, 1st.
+ FPC boys soccer cruises past Mainland
Flagler Palm Coast got five goals in the first half Friday, Nov. 18, against Mainland, and won the game, 7-1, behind three goals from Martin Maschio and two goals from Johnny Osorio. FPC outshot Mainland, 23-3.
The Bulldogs (4-0) play 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at University.
