Local Stars

FGCU men’s golfer Joe Sullivan made history when he won the Valero Texas Collegiate last week—getting him an invite for next year’s Texas Open.

It was the trip of a lifetime for a Southwest Florida taekwondo coach. Nikki Oliver was one of four coaches for the “Team USA Cadet” taekwondo team at the championships in Bosnia.

A top-tier golfer is bringing her talents back home and passing along her knowledge of the game to the next generation of talent.

The bright Friday night lights are shining in Southwest Florida, and one football athlete in Cape Coral is making plays all over the field.

Walker Jenkins, the Mighty Mussels’ top prospect, knows that practice makes perfect; nevertheless, making it to the Big Leagues isn’t easy.

Kaitlin’s tennis journey started in Naples when she was 12 years old and decided to pick up a tennis racket. Maybe, if she hadn’t picked that racket up years ago she wouldn’t be heading to The Big Apple this weekend.

A 13-year-old quarterback for Canterbury School is turning a lot of heads and gaining attention from colleges across the country.

A 15-year-old golfer from Estero was selected to venture off to Rome to play on the United States Ryder Cup team. Gianna Clemente is one of only 12 junior golfers selected to compete in the match.

After carving out his own path in the monster truck world, Shane Phreed has opened the door for his kids, and they’re ready to take on the challenge.

An 8-year-old from Estero is competing in the team finals of the MLB Pitch Run Hit competition. The competition will be held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg and the winner gets to go to the World Series.