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Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Lady Indians head to Arizona for Nationals round two
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – The Chipola softball team is heading to Yuma, Arizona, for a second-round matchup against Chattanooga State Community College in the NJCAA Division I World Series. The 33-19 Lady Indians have punched their ticket back to the NJCAA National Tournament for the first time since 2021 and have hit the second-round. The team is led by standout sophomore pitcher Anyela Gomez, who boasts 11 home runs and 53 RBIs this season. With prior experience at the NJCAA World Series, Head Coach Kelly Brookins emphasized the importance of staying focused and controlling the controllable. 'It's more of a mindset than physical ability,' Brookins said. 'It's about keeping yourself in the moment—not looking ahead or dwelling on the past play. You can't assume anything. Any team can beat you at any given moment.' Coach Brookins also highlighted the excitement surrounding the team's journey, especially for players experiencing cross-country travel and national competition for the first time. 'I'm just excited for the moment,' Brookins said. 'We've put in the work, and they are enough to experience this opportunity. It's about taking it all in and enjoying the moment.' The Lady Indians will depart for Phoenix Friday, with their matchup scheduled for Monday, May 19. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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Chipola's Kanija Daniel named Player of the Year
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – Chipola College's Kanija Daniel was named NJCAA Women's basketball Player Of The Year. The 5-foot-10 sophomore and Georgia Southern transfer lit up the court this past season at Chipola College, becoming the 12th Chipola basketball player and fifth in program history to be named an NJCAA First Team All-American. Daniel led the team with 628 points, outscoring the second-highest scorer by an impressive 279 points. She also ranked 11th in the nation, averaging more than 19 points per game. This national honor adds to an already decorated season, as Daniel was previously named the FCSAA/Region 8 MVP, FCSAA Player of the Year, All-FCSAA Division I First Team, Panhandle Conference Player of the Year and All-Panhandle Conference First Team. With Daniel at the helm, the Lady Indians finished with a 31-4 record and earned the No. 1 seed in the 2024–25 NJCAA Women's Basketball National Tournament. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Local softball players fueling Chipola's success
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – Five softball players from local high schools are helping lead the Chipola softball team to a strong season. Chipola head coach Kelly Brookins, a Liberty County High School and Chipola college softball alum, has entered her fourth season leading the program. As a Panhandle native herself, Brookins loves to recruit local talent. On Chipola's softball team this season are freshmen Lauren Grantham and Gabrie Flowers, along with sophomore Riley Read, who all went to Liberty County High School. Freshman Jadyn Riano and sophomore Olivia Spooner went to Marianna High School. 'Growing up, everyone at least knew of each other,' Flowers said. 'The connection was easy because we had competed before. There were plenty of moments of, 'Remember when we beat you?' It's all just friendly competition.' Many of the athletes had previously attended Chipola camps, where Brookins served as one of their first influences during childhood. 'At 12 years old, seeing a college coach was nerve-wracking,' Riano said. 'It has come full circle. Watching the older players back then and now stepping into their role is a surreal experience,' Spooner said. Even though they have all graduated high school, they never miss an opportunity to give back to their hometowns. 'My old high school and middle school visited to spend the day practicing with us,' Read said. 'It felt really special because now we're the older girls.' Chipola is 20-10 on the season and will visit Northwest Florida to compete for first place in the Panhandle Conference. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
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FCSAA state tournament schedule is set
NICEVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) – The 2025 FCSAA State Basketball Tournament at Northwest Florida State College schedule has been set. Round one is set to kick-off on Thursday, March 13. Game 1: No. 2 Chipola vs. No. 7 Miami Dade Game 2: No. 3 Eastern Florida vs. No. 6 Pensacola State Game 3: No. 1 Daytona State vs. No. 8 Polk State Game 4: No. 4 Gulf Coast State vs. No. 5 Florida Southwestern Game 1: No. 2 Chipola vs. No. 7 Miami Dade Game 2: No. 3 Florida SouthWestern vs. No. 6 Pensacola State Game 3: No. 1 Northwest Florida vs. No. 8 Hillsborough Game 4: No. 4 Gulf Coast State vs. No. 5 Eastern Florida The winners will advance to the semifinals on March 14, with the championship games set for March 15. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
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Chipola rolls into postseason with another Panhandle title
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – The Chipola Men's Basketball team has won its fifth consecutive Panhandle Conference title and is looking for its fourth state championship in five years. The Indians (24-6) are the No. 11 ranked team in the NJCAA and No. 2 in the FCSAA heading into the postseason. Chipola's strength this season, like every year in the Donnie Tyndal coaching era, is defense. The Indians have only allowed 70 points in three games this season and have forced opponents into scoring less than 60 in more than half of their matchups. Coach Tyndall says there is still a lot of work to do on offense and that there is even room for improvement on defense. 'My first three years, we were number one in the country and defense,' Tyndall said. 'Last year we dropped the number two, so I wasn't real happy about that. And so currently, we're sitting at number two and I'm constantly challenging my team, and berating them if you will, about how we're not good enough defensively. We're number two in the country. My first three teams were number one.' In addition to five straight Panhandle Conference titles, Chipola has won three out of the past four FCSAA Region VIII Championships before heading to nationals. Coach Tyndall said they want to defend their state crown in Raider Arena in Niceville but it will not be an easy task. 'We understand it could be one and done,' Tyndall said. 'I mean, that's just how good this state tournament is going to be. We've had, I believe, six or seven teams in our region that have been nationally ranked this season. So it's going to be it's going to be a physical, hard-fought affair no matter who you play.' The Indians should be the one or two seed at the state tournament. The regional bracket will be released on Friday, March 7. Chipola's quarterfinal game will be on March 13. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
