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Destin High basketball standout Trace Williams signs to play at the next level

AI-assisted summary Destin High School senior Trace Williams committed to play basketball at Mitchell College in Connecticut. Williams, a point guard, was a key player for the Destin Sharks, scoring 187 points and making 91 assists this past season. Destin High School’s basketball program has now had four seniors sign or commit to play college […]

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On March 25 at Destin High, senior Trace Williams signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Mitchell College in Connecticut next year.
  • Destin High School senior Trace Williams committed to play basketball at Mitchell College in Connecticut.
  • Williams, a point guard, was a key player for the Destin Sharks, scoring 187 points and making 91 assists this past season.
  • Destin High School’s basketball program has now had four seniors sign or commit to play college basketball in the past two seasons.

“I love it. It is a good community and area … very welcoming,” said Williams, who plans to study business. “On behalf of our coaching staff, players and program, we are excited for his commitment to Mitchell College and look forward to seeing him grow as he continues his college career,” Ruppel said. Williams is the fourth senior to sign or commit to play college basketball in the past two seasons. 

“Destin High School basketball is one of few local programs earning invites and competing in marquee exposure events, consistently producing next level players,” Ruppel said. 

Williams, who played point guard for the Sharks, is hoping to play some point guard at Mitchell. “I’m really excited to just go play,” he said. When asked if he had a second sport he likes to play, he said, “There is no number two, it’s always been basketball. Surrounded by coaches, family and friends, Destin's Trace Williams signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Mitchell College next year. Seated from left are Kristy Williams, Trace Williams and Chad Williams. Back row from left are Billy Mauffray, assistant coach at DHS; Chris Bell, Florida Dream AAU coach; Derrick Everett, assistant coach at DHS; and Garrett Ruppel, head coach at DHS.“That’s always been my goal, so it’s like a dream come true,” he said of playing at the next level. As a Shark this past season, Williams played 25 games, scored 187 points, pulled down 68 rebounds and had 91 assists. “Trace has been an instrumental piece in building and establishing Destin High basketball as a premier basketball program,” Destin Head Coach Garrett Ruppel said. More: Destin High Sharks dominate for huge win over L.E.A.D. Academy

Mitchell College is an NCAA Division III program competing in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. Its men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse and soccer. Its women’s sports include basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.Before staff, coaches, family and friends Destin High School’s Trace Williams signed a letter of intent on March 25 to play basketball at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut, next year. 

Destin's Trace Williams guards a Lion during the varsity game Friday night. Williams scored 21 points in the 93-20 victory.

“Over the past two seasons, he has led our program on and off the court,” Ruppel said. “I’m very excited,” the 17-year-old said. 

Williams has already been up to visit the college twice and has plans to go this weekend. DeShawn Ford committed to Vermont State; Imaran Harris, Francis Marion; Traiton Mauffray, Spurgeon College (however last minute decided to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities instead of basketball); and now Trace Williams, Mitchell College. 

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Arching overhead aquarium highlights $4.4M Windermere lakefront estate

A home with a fish tank isn’t unique. But what about a 650-gallon arched saltwater aquarium that you walk under to enter the living room? “It was custom-made for this space and I believe it was a $150,000 fish tank just to put it in,” said listing agent Harif Hazera with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. […]

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A home with a fish tank isn’t unique. But what about a 650-gallon arched saltwater aquarium that you walk under to enter the living room?

“It was custom-made for this space and I believe it was a $150,000 fish tank just to put it in,” said listing agent Harif Hazera with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. “It is definitely one of the most unique things I’ve ever seen in a home period. Bar none.”

An offer is pending on the home on 2nd Avenue in Windermere, which offers five bedrooms, six bathrooms, 5,639 square feet and is listed for $4.395 million, according to GrowthSpotter.

The living room features a 650-gallon arched saltwater aquarium that was custom-built for the space. (Photo by Uneek Photography)
The living room features a 650-gallon arched saltwater aquarium that was custom-built for the space. (Photo by Uneek Photography)

The seller has only owned the place for a little over a year and has put more than $350,000 worth of improvements into it.

“It’s just so bright in there, tons of natural sunlight. It really does epitomize what lakefront living is all about in Windermere or in Central Florida,” Hazera said. “It’s really, truly spectacular and move-in ready.”

The serene family room and kitchen are bathed in natural light, with accordian-style glass sliders opening out to the pool. (Photo by Uneek Photography)
The serene family room and kitchen are bathed in natural light, with sliders opening out to the pool. (Photo by Uneek Photography)

This is the second time Hazera has sold this home recently.

“[The seller] got relocated for work. That’s the only reason he’s selling. He made all of these improvements and now someone else is going to enjoy it, but he did not get a chance to enjoy them himself.”

Part of the updates included new windows and doors, a kitchen, landscaping, and paint.

One of the things that hasn’t changed much since the home was built in 2008 is the theater room, which Hazera said is his favorite feature in the house. It includes milled eucalyptus wood features, dual Sub-Zero wine refrigerators, and a star-strewn ceiling.

“It’s very, very expensive, over half a million dollars in that movie theater alone, just on soundproofing, lighting, the screen, just everything in there. It’s very, very well done,” he said. “You never have a reason to go to the movie theater. Truly, it’s exceptional.”

The theater is adorned with eucalyptus wood millwork, a backlit glass bar, Busby cabinetry, dual Sub-Zero wine refrigerators, and a starry ceiling that brings celestial charm to every screening. (Photo by Uneek Photography)
The theater is adorned with eucalyptus wood millwork, a backlit glass bar, Busby cabinetry, dual Sub-Zero wine refrigerators, and a starry ceiling that brings celestial charm to every screening. (Photo by Uneek Photography)

An elevator and a staircase with clear railings go between the floors.

Similar clear barriers are part of the balcony.

“You can see panoramic views of the Wauseon Bay, and [the home] flows really, really nicely,” Hazera explained.

Smart home system controls everything from the window coverings to the lights and pool features.

“Everything can be controlled from either your phone or from different wall panels that look like mini iPads all throughout the house.”

Hazera said the home’s location is what first attracted the buyer.

The pool and landscaping were upgraded by the sellers, who only lived in the home for about a year. (Photo by Uneek Photography)
The pool and landscaping were upgraded by the sellers, who only lived in the home for about a year. (Photo by Uneek Photography)
This new double-height dock on Wauseon Bay is part of the $350,000 in improvements sellers invested in the property. (Photo by Uneek Photography)
This new double-height dock on Wauseon Bay is part of the $350,000 in improvements sellers invested in the property. (Photo by Uneek Photography)

“Being on the Wauseon Bay on 2nd Avenue is a huge draw for people that love the Butler Chain of Lakes lifestyle, but don’t want to be in a neighborhood with an HOA, so [this house] attracts a different type of clientele that appreciates that.”

Another plus was a brand new $85,000 dock the owner just put in.

“The seller never got a chance to use it or enjoy it, so it’s brand new and that was a big appeal.”

Have a tip about Central Florida development? Contact me at Newsroom@GrowthSpotter.com or (407) 420-6261. Follow GrowthSpotter on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Watch Tyrese Haliburton's High School Highlights and See Where It All Began

Source: Brennan Asplen / Getty Watch Tyrese Haliburton’s High School Highlights and See Where It All Began Before Tyrese Haliburton became the clutch-shooting NBA star leading the Indiana Pacers to the Finals, he was making waves at Oshkosh North High School in Wisconsin. Known for his court vision and smooth shooting, Haliburton’s skills were evident […]

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Watch Tyrese Haliburton’s High School Highlights and See Where It All Began

Before Tyrese Haliburton became the clutch-shooting NBA star leading the Indiana Pacers to the Finals, he was making waves at Oshkosh North High School in Wisconsin.

Known for his court vision and smooth shooting, Haliburton’s skills were evident even back then—but his rise to stardom was far from guaranteed.

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As a 3-star recruit, Haliburton wasn’t the most sought-after player in his class.

He received just four Division 1 offers before committing to Iowa State, where he began to refine the skills that now make him one of the league’s most exciting players to watch.

Now, you can take a trip down memory lane and see young Tyrese in action for yourself.

Watch his high school highlights in the embedded video and witness the early signs of the star he’d become.

Click play and experience the humble beginnings of one of basketball’s brightest talents!

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Campbell County rodeo athletes head to national finals

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Nine local junior high rodeo athletes are preparing to compete for world titles at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 22 to June 28. The Campbell County contingent qualified for the national event after strong performances in their respective disciplines. Bridger Schwenke of Gillette will represent […]

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Campbell County rodeo athletes head to national finals

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Nine local junior high rodeo athletes are preparing to compete for world titles at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 22 to June 28.

The Campbell County contingent qualified for the national event after strong performances in their respective disciplines.

Bridger Schwenke of Gillette will represent Wyoming as the state’s sole saddle bronc steer rider.

Other Gillette qualifiers include Claire Castleberry in barrel racing, Hayden Tarver and Grady Hicks in boys breakaway, Paislee Moore in girls breakaway and ribbon roping, Bella Moore in pole bending and Evan Martinson in ribbon roping.

Corbin Fisketjon, from Weston, qualified in boys goat tying and team roping. Hallie Session of Rozet will also compete in girls breakaway.

The National Junior High Finals Rodeo is billed as one of the largest rodeos globally. Around 1,200 top middle school students from 43 states, five Canadian provinces, Australia, and Mexico compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes.

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10 high school takeaways from Friday, when the boys' tennis semifinals solidified and …

Algonquin’s Logan Mutch (left) reaches for the ball on a lineout during a 64-5 loss at Hanover in the Division 2 boys’ rugby semifinals.Laura White/Algonquin High School After Friday’s action, which included multiple teams in multiple sports punching their ticket to the state semifinals for the first time in program history, the MIAA boys’ tennis […]

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Algonquin’s Logan Mutch (left) reaches for the ball on a lineout during a 64-5 loss at Hanover in the Division 2 boys’ rugby semifinals.Laura White/Algonquin High School

1. Boys’ tennis semifinals

Fourteen of the 16 semifinalists have been determined, and all four No. 1 seeds are still dancing. The only seed lower than No. 7 is No. 13 Latin Academy, which took down No. 5 Medfield, 3-2, in the quarterfinals. The field:

Division 1

No. 5 Concord-Carlisle vs. No. 1 St. John’s Prep

No. 6 Lexington vs. No. 2 Acton-Boxborough

Division 2

No. 4 Duxbury vs. No. 1 Hopkinton

No. 7 Westborough vs. No. 3 Sharon

Division 3

No. 13 Latin Academy vs. No. 1 Bedford

No. 2 Martha’s Vineyard vs. No. 6 Weston/No. 3 Newburyport

Division 4

No. 5 Cohasset vs. No. 1 Manchester Essex

No. 7 Sturgis West vs. No. 7 Mystic Valley/No. 2 Lynnfield

2. Rugby finals set

With top-seeded Hanover’s 64-5 demolition of Algonquin in the Division 2 semifinals, all three rugby championship matchups are solidified: No. 2 Xaverian and No. 1 BC High will face off in Division 1, and No. 2 Brookline and No. 1 Hanover battle for the Division 2 crown, both on June 14 at Curry College. No. 2 Lincoln-Sudbury faces No. 1 Belmont in the girls’ rugby championship game, also June 14 at Curry College.

Algonquin junior Preston Biamou is pulled down during a 64-5 semifinal loss at Hanover.Laura White/Algonquin High School

3. Upset city

With the two boys’ volleyball Cinderella’s, No. 26 Barnstable and No. 27 Taunton, both seeing their fairy-tale runs end in the Division 1 quarterfinals, there is now just one team seeded in the 20s remaining across all sports, and that’s No. 21 Bishop Fenwick girls’ tennis, which topped No. 13 Danvers, 3-2, Friday to advance to the Division 3 semifinals.

The first big upset of the girls’ tennis tournament saw No. 8 Winchester knock off No. 1 Boston Latin, so far the only No. 1 tennis seed to falter thus far.

And in softball, sixth-seeded Lincoln-Sudbury handed No. 3 King Philip a 4-1 loss in the quarterfinals, making the Warriors the highest-seeded team to be bounced from the softball brackets to date.

4. Three stars

Erin O’Day, Uxbridge — The junior, who is committed to UMass, was sensational, striking out 20 in a 1-0 one-hitter against Abington, and scoring the game’s only run. She now has 47 strikeouts in three playoff games.

Simon Vardeh, Newton North — The senior caught fire, slamming down a career-high 36 kills, including eight in a row during a stretch in the second set, to lead the Tigers to a 3-1 win over Lexington in the Division 1 quarterfinals. Teammate Paul Nelson dished 50 assists.

McCoy Walsh, King Philip — We don’t usually put athletes from eliminated teams here, but the junior did her best to keep the Warriors playing, striking out 14 and eclipsing 600 career strikeouts in a 4-1 Division 1 quarterfinal loss to Lincoln-Sudbury.

5. Going, going, gone

All four of the day’s home runs came from the same game, and represented four of the five runs scored in Lincoln-Sudbury’s win over King Philip. Nicole Lent launched a pair of shots for L-S, while her older sister, Ashleigh, hit one as well. Not to be left out, KP’s only run came on Liv Petrillo’s solo blast.

6. Daily lacrosse leaderboard

Goals

Avery Regan, Cohasset, 6

Sadie Lopez, Notre Dame (H), 5

Reese Hansen, Cohasset, 4

Cole Hogencamp, Mansfield, 4

Jill Martin, Chelmsford, 4

Holly Panttila, Norwell, 4

Points

Lexi Davos, Norwell, 8

Regan, Cohasset, 8

Kate Greer, Cohasset, 6

Lopez, Notre Dame (H), 5

Panttila, Norwell, 5

7. Daily strikeout leaderboard

Erin O’Day, Uxbridge, 20

McCoy Walsh, King Philip, 14

Lila Alvarez, Joseph Case, 13

Elsie Testa, Abington, 8

8. College corner

Texas Tech freshman Sam Lincoln, who pitched Taunton to its fourth-straight state championship just 12 months ago, made her College Word Series Finals debut, striking out four in three relief innings as Texas won, 10-4, to capture the national championship.

The Red Rangers trailed, 10-0, when Lincoln entered the game in the fourth inning. She didn’t allow a hit the rest of the way, walking two.

Lincoln a 6-foot lefthander, finished her freshman year with an 8-3 record and 3.65 ERA, striking out 52 in 69 innings.

Northeastern graduate student Will Jones, a Hamilton-Wenham graduate, was chosen as the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association District 1 Player of the Year.

A lefthanded pitcher, Jones went 11-1 with a 2.62 ERA, striking out 75 batters in 72 innings and tossing five shutouts. A first-team All-CAA selection, he was 11-0 with 1.82 ERA entering NCAA Regionals and set a Huskies single-season record for wins.

He is the second Northeastern player in a row to win the award, following Peabody native and St. John’s Prep graduate Tyler MacGregor.

Dedham has a new football coach.

The Marauders have hired Doug Carilli, most recently the defensive backs coach at Curry College. The Dedham resident, who played at Curry, has also worked at Rivers, Westwood, Weston, Framingham, and BC High, where he was defensive coordinator.

“Throughout the selection process, his commitment to the town, his vision for the future of our football program, and his focus on the growth and development of our student-athletes clearly distinguished him from a strong pool of candidates,” the school’s athletic department posted on X.

10. Star list

The Eastern Mass. Lacrosse Coaches Association All-Stars were announced Friday.


Brendan Kurie can be reached at brendan.kurie@globe.com. Follow him on X @BrendanKurie.

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Iowa boys high school soccer season comes to an end with four championship games

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WIAA high school state track and field

The WIAA state track and field championships continue June 7 at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex in La Crosse. Field events in all three divisions begin at 9:30 a.m., with running events in all three divisions starting at 10 a.m. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin reporters and photographers will bring you live results and highlights throughout the […]

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The WIAA state track and field championships continue June 7 at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex in La Crosse.

Field events in all three divisions begin at 9:30 a.m., with running events in all three divisions starting at 10 a.m.

USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin reporters and photographers will bring you live results and highlights throughout the day as state champions are crowned.

Click here to see a recap of the first day’s highlights.

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