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Coconut Creek Recreation Complex.

The City of Coconut Creek is gearing up for another exciting season of youth sports with the launch of its 2025 Girls Basketball League. Designed to help girls stay active, have fun, and compete in a structured environment, the league is open to players ages 8 to 17, with divisions based on age as of August 31, 2026.

The season will kick off with two Skills & Drills Clinics on Saturdays, June 21 and 28. The clinics will be held at the Recreation Complex, located at 4455 Sol Press Boulevard, and run by age group: 11U (ages 8–11) at 10 a.m., 14U (ages 12–14) at 11 a.m., and 17U (ages 15–17) at noon. Player evaluations and team drafts will take place the week of July 7, followed by practices starting the week of July 19. Practice schedules will be shared once teams are finalized.

The league’s regular season will run from August 27 through October 18, with 10 games, playoffs, and a championship round. Depending on the division, games will be scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. There will be no games on August 30 and October 1. Dates may change based on registration numbers.

Each registered player will receive a jersey and shorts. The cost is $120 for Coconut Creek residents and $170 for non-residents. To qualify for the resident rate, participants must present a valid state-issued ID or passport, along with a recent voter registration card or utility bill no more than two months old. All payments must be made by credit card.

Volunteer coaches are essential to the success of the league. Those interested should contact the Recreation Complex at 954-956-1580 or email CreekSportsGirlsBBall@coconutcreek.net. Coaches must complete an application and pass a background screening, including fingerprinting. A lack of volunteer coaches may impact team capacity and could result in early registration closures or age group adjustments.

Registration is open from April 14 through June 30 or until the league is full. Participants can register online at CoconutCreek.net/WebTrac or in person at the Recreation Complex or Community Center at 1100 Lyons Road. A WebTrac account is required for online registration, and assistance is available by calling the Recreation Complex. Parents may be asked to provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate to confirm age and guardianship.

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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – Flint Northern alum and Michigan State Flintstone Antonio Smith helped bring a five-hour youth basketball event to Carman-Ainsworth Middle School on Saturday.

Through his T1 Enterprise program and in partnership with community organization POP Solutions, Smith’s event included a series of basketball drill and games for elementary and middle school age kids to compete in.

ABC12 spoke with the organizers as well as several young Flintstones about the day.

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. (WBTV) – A referee is facing charges after he reportedly fired a gun during a youth sporting event in Union County.

Ernest Davis, 49, is charged with carrying a concealed weapon and discharging a firearm into occupied property.

According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, it happened Saturday afternoon at the Carolina Courts athletic facility in Indian Trail.

Deputies said the gun was concealed in Davis’ gym bag and was fired while he was searching for oher items.

No one was hurt. Davis is in the Union County jail and his bond has not been set.

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It’s on to the final four for the Collinsville Panther soccer team after they took down the No. 1 team Tanner 6-1 on Friday night in Decatur. 

The match was a battle between the No.1 and No.2 teams in Class 1A-3A, Collinsville had been the top-ranked team all season long until Tanner overtook them in the final poll. The only way to settle who deserved the top spot was on the field, and that’s exactly what happened. 

Heavy rain and lighting delayed the game’s start Friday night. When play begin, the first half was a defensive struggle, with Tanner being the only team to find the goal and take a 1-0 halftime lead. 

In the second half, it was Panther time. Collinsville took control of the match to cement its spot in the final four for the seventh time in school history. 

Aaron Herrera led the Panthers with 4 goals and 1 assist followed by Jan Segura with 2 goals and 2 assists. Chalino Andres and Alex Herrera each recorded an assist.

“We came from behind after being down at halftime. This was an amazing win,” said Collinsville Head Coach Jeff Stanley. 

For the seventh time in school history, the Collinsville varsity boys will make the trip to John Hunt Park in Huntsville for the final four. It’s their first visit since 2022, when the Panthers lost in the finals to Bayside Academy 1-0. 

Collinsville travels to Huntsville Wednesday at 3 p.m. against rival Susan Moore who defeated Weaver 10-0 on Friday. 

The two teams played twice this season, with Susan Moore winning 5-4 in the first match and the second match ending in a 1-1 tie. 

Collinsville’s record stands at 20-5-1.

There’s something poetic about a burger joint that shares space with a bookshelf. That’s exactly what you get at Stash’s Table & Fable Smokehouse—a place that serves up beef with a side of book club vibes. Tucked inside a familiar space (you might remember it as Crumbzz), Stash’s doesn’t try to reinvent the walls—it just fills them with community, charm, and the scent of sizzling meat.

Right when you walk in, you order at the counter, and it’s clear this isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a gathering place. Between the upcoming events posted and shelves of books begging to be cracked open, Stash’s is trying to fill more than your belly. It’s trying to fill the library void in our town—and I, for one, support that mission, especially when the reading material pairs well with a good charcuterie board.

The menu is all over the map—in a good way. Tacos? Check. Greek salad? Yup. Fancy meat and cheese board? Naturally. But being the simple man I am, I went with the basic burger: a half-pound patty topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion. No pickles, no mustard. Which, let’s be honest, is almost heresy in Texas. Thankfully, they had mustard on hand, so I was able to restore the natural order of things with a generous squirt of French’s.

Instead of fries, it came with kettle chips. At first, I hesitated (fries are the spiritual companion of burgers), but the chips were crispy, light, and didn’t leave me in a carb coma. Consider me converted.

The atmosphere is still bistro-library-chic, not much changed from the Crumbzz days. The dining room is small, but that’s not what you’re here for. You’re here to saddle up at the counter, chat with the friendly staff, and watch your burger hit the grill.

And that burger? It was worth the wait (though I didn’t wait long). Served on a slightly sweet, toasted brioche bun, the half-pound patty was cooked just right—juicy, but not greasy enough to require a hazmat team. The lettuce was decorative, like parsley at a steakhouse, but the tomato and red onion brought the crunch and flavor. It all worked, and I devoured it like someone who forgot breakfast.

Could it use a little more onion? Sure. Maybe shredded lettuce instead of a floppy leaf? Probably. And mustard straight from the kitchen instead of a squirt bottle? That’s a luxury problem. These are nitpicks. The burger was flat-out delicious, and for $13 including a bottled soft drink, it felt like a steal.

Final Scorecard:

• Food: 4.5 out of 5

• Service: 4 out of 5

• Atmosphere: 3 out of 5

• Overall: 4 out of 5 

If there’s a better burger in Forney, someone needs to point me in its direction—because until then, Stash’s has the crown.

— The Forney Foodie

Moyes’ New Era Gains Traction

With Bramley-Moore Dock nearing completion and Premier League status tentatively secured, Everton head into the summer with cautious optimism. David Moyes’ second coming hasn’t been about romance—it’s been about restoring identity. He’s made the Toffees harder to beat and now turns his gaze toward a recruitment drive crucial to bridging ambition with reality.

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As GiveMeSport reports, Moyes has “a promising start to his second spell in charge,” and the Friedkin Group’s financial muscle, combined with Nick Hammond’s input, gives the blue half of Merseyside rare structural clarity heading into the transfer window. It’s a moment to shape not just a team, but an entire club future.

Forward Line Faces Overhaul

The future of Dominic Calvert-Lewin hangs in the balance, triggering a striker hunt that spans continents. Names such as Mika Biereth, Evan Ferguson, and Albert Gudmundsson are being monitored, but it’s the whisper of a Richarlison return that truly stirs emotion.

“The dream return would be Richarlison,” notes GiveMeSport. At under £40 million, that deal feels loaded with sentiment, but also strategy—his tenacity and link-up play embody exactly what Moyes seeks.

Defensive Diligence Underway

With Jarrad Branthwaite expected to stay—despite admiration from England’s elite—attention turns to bolstering depth. David Hancko may be unattainable, but Burnley’s Maxime Estève and Leicester’s Victor Kristiansen offer Premier League readiness without eye-watering price tags. Quiet moves, maybe, but in keeping with Everton’s pragmatic tone.

Midfield Mix of Experience and Potential

Midfield evolution is under way. Idrissa Gueye and Abdoulaye Doucouré may renew on reduced terms, but Moyes is planning for the future. “Moyes is pushing for depth in the middle,” and admires Tomas Souček’s grit and leadership. Meanwhile, Chris Rigg and Merlin Röhl offer the promise of a dynamic, youthful engine room.

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This is a club thinking long-term for the first time in years. Stadium move. Structural rebuild. Recruitment vision. It’s measured. It’s overdue. And it might just work.

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Excited Everton Fan Perspective

For once, it feels like Everton aren’t flying blind. Under David Moyes and the Friedkin Group, the chaos of recent years has been replaced by something refreshingly boring—structure. And that’s exciting. The mention of Richarlison’s return isn’t just nostalgic fantasy—it’s exactly the sort of aggressive, feel-good signing that would unite the fanbase and send a message to rivals: Everton are done with decline.

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Sure, Calvert-Lewin’s uncertainty is frustrating, but seeing credible striker options being explored offers hope. Biereth and Gudmundsson aren’t Hollywood names, but they’d add energy and hunger. Defensively, Branthwaite staying is like a new signing in itself, and looking at players like Kristiansen shows the scouting has finally caught up with modern demands.

The midfield evolution is particularly encouraging. Souček? Yes please—Premier League-proven and a leader. Pair that with future stars like Chris Rigg and Merlin Röhl and suddenly the long-term picture looks brighter than it has for years.

Evertonians are used to false dawns, but this summer could genuinely mark a reset. With Moyes at the helm, Bramley-Moore on the horizon, and sensible signings incoming, there’s belief again. And belief, in football, changes everything.