- December 4, 2025
Daytona State College had 89 student-athletes named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Academic Teams – more than any other junior college in Florida, according to statistics released by the NJCAA.
“Our student-athletes excel on the field and in the classroom,” DSC President Tom LoBasso said in a news release.
The NJCAA recognizes student-athletes who complete at least 24 credit hours and maintain a grade point average of 3.6 or higher. Honorees are named to one of three academic teams: Third Team, GPA between 3.6–3.79; Second Team, GPA between 3.8–3.99; First Team, GPA of 4.0
All 11 of Daytona State’s athletic programs were represented. DSChad 28 athletes named to the Third Team, 34 to the Second Team and 27 to the First Team.
DSC teams also excelled with nine of 10 eligible programs earning a spot on the NJCAA All-Academic Teams of the Year list. Women’s golf led the nation with a 3.87 team GPA, while baseball ranked second with a 3.80 GPA.
Flagler Palm Coast’s 14th annual Spikes and Spurs Classic cross country meet at the Flagler County Fairgrounds is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23, with the first race starting at 7:30 a.m. To buy tickets in advance, go to http://bit.ly/4mUajDN.
Golf tournaments are a common fund raiser. Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (Flagler OARS) and Discover & Recover St. Johns County have added a twist. The two nonprofits will host the Second Chance Open — a charity disc golf tournament on Sept. 20 at Moccasin Creek Golf Course in Elkton in St. Johns County.
This inaugural event will support recovery services for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder throughout Flagler and St. Johns counties.
The tournament, presented in partnership with Discover & Recover St. Johns County and St. Augustine Disc Golf Club. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. with activities including cash payouts, closest-to-the-pin challenges, food and drinks, raffles, mystery disc giveaways and the"Ring of Fire" challenge.
"Whether you're an experienced disc golfer or just learning the sport, this event is about coming together to support recovery in our community,” said Brock Birtolo, the project’s lead.
For sponsorship opportunities, call 386-233-3444 or email [email protected]. To register for the tournament, go to https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Second_Chance_Open_presented_by_Flagler_OARS_and_STADGC_2025/register?
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