It has been a banner season for the Bell High School boys soccer program, which wrapped up the regular season this week with a 9-3 record and an undefeated run through district play.
The Bulldogs’ strong performance has positioned them as a regional championship contender, a goal the team set long before the first match of the season.
Nathan Jennings and his Hawthorne teammates didn’t need game consoles or gadgets on their Christmas lists this year. Instead, the Hornets leaned on a different kind of list heading into the Holiday season, one that steered them to their third state championship in four seasons.
“We all left really bad when we didn’t win it last year for that group of seniors, so we all made lists of what was going to happen in 2025, and it made for the most intense offseason I’ve ever been a part of,” junior athlete Nathan Jennings said.
The UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute Athletic Trainers will be providing Free EKG Screenings for those students in Grades 8-12:
The OSMI welcomes Marc Swiontkowski, from the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Calfee will present a talk to faculty and residents as outlined below.
Marc Swiontkowski, MD
University of Minnesota
For three straight seasons, the Oak Hall football team saw its year end in the first round of the playoffs. Entering 2025, the Eagles adopted a new mindset, one built on working harder, pushing further and finally breaking through to the championship they believed they could win.
On Saturday, that mission became reality. With a 27–10 victory over Tampa Cambridge Christian, Oak Hall secured its first state championship in program history, validating months of offseason preparation.
For Hawthorne High School, success has become the expectation. After reaching the state championship game in each of the last three seasons, the Hornets entered 2025 focused on another deep postseason run. Their opening-round blowout of Branford showed they’re well on their way.
For the Saint Francis Catholic Academy football team, moving from conventional 11-man football to the 8-man game was a change that came with plenty of uncertainty. But after an early adjustment period, the Wolves have found their rhythm and now find themselves as a legitimate playoff contender with hopes of a state championship run.
The OSMI welcomes Ryan Calfee, from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Calfee will present a talk to faculty and residents as outlined below.
Senior linebacker Demarco Daniels entered his final season at Eastside High with a goal of being one of the best linebackers in Florida. At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, he certainly fits the part, but a groin injury sidelined him for several games and prevented him from matching the eye-popping numbers he posted last year.
Still, Daniels’ mindset never wavered. Now healthy, he’s back leading the Rams’ defense and proving he belongs among the area’s top defensive players.
The University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is currently seeking a full-time academic board certified or board eligible Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon. This position will be an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor on a tenure–accruing or non-tenure accruing track. Title and salary will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.
Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching and research with emphasis on orthopaedic trauma surgery.
