LMSA
Upcoming:
* Today (Wednesday) _ Malibu Rum Wednesday Night Race at 6 p.m. A beautiful sunset race, social at Filomena's with STICKERS and a BOOZE RAFFLE! If you are looking to crew, be down at the ramp by 6 p.m. If you are sailing, the starting window will be between 6:25 p.m.-and-6:30 p.m.
* Thursday, April 24 _ The monthly LMSA Membership Meeting will be held from 7 p.m.-to-8 p.m. at the LMSA Club House (531 North Palmetto Avenue).
* Sunday, April 27 _ LMSA Open House. Come on down to the LMSA Club House (531 North Palmetto Avenue on Marina Isle) to meet the members, hear about club activities, and learn about membership from 11 a.m.-to-1 p.m. Then stick around for the Sine Metu Jameson Irish Whiskey Race.
* Sunday, April 27 _ Sine Metu Jameson Irish Whiskey Race. The start window is 2 p.m-to-2:05 p.m.
For more information, visit _ www.flalmsa.org _ or call (321) 578-8364.
ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD
Coming up at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
* Today: Wheels Up Wednesday _ “All Welcome Test and Tune and Grudge Racing” with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing from 6 p.m.-to-10:30 p.m. $20 General Admission or $30 to race.
* Full Throttle Friday _ “All Welcome Test and Tune and Grudge Racing”, plus a Quick-8 Shootout with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing from 6 p.m.-to-10:30 p.m. $20 General Admission or $30 to race. Kids 10-and-Under free. The Dragway Information Hotline is at (407) 568-5522 and the website is at _ www.raceosw.com/dragway/.
* Saturday _ JW Performance NHRA ET Track Points Race. Events include Novice Jr. Dragster (8-9 year olds), Intermediate Jr. Dragster (10-12 year olds), Pro Sportsman Jr. Dragster (13-18 year olds), Jr. Street (13-18 yer olds), Super Pro, Quick 32, Pro (No Box), Pro Motorcycle and Sportsman. Gates open at 8 a.m. and Time Trials at 10 a.m. to be followed by Eliminations. Admission is $20 (kids 10-and-Under free).
* Saturday _ Tour of Destruction at Oval Track.
SpeedWorld is located 17 miles east of Orlando in Bithlo at 19164 East Colonial Drive, between Orlando and Titusville on Highway 50 at the 520 Cocoa Cutoff.
SANFORD ADULT SOFTBALL
Here is this week’s schedule in the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Adult Softball Spring Season.
The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League on Wednesday has Pat’s Liquor playing the doubleheader against Throwbacks at 6:30 p.m. and The West End Trading Company at 7:30 p.m. and Wet Spot facing Fusion at 8:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to watch the games for free at Pinehurst Park on West 24th Street.
For more information contact Dominic Pascuzzo, City of Sanford Recreation Supervisor, at the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department at 407-688-5120, extension 5004; Fax _ 407-688-5121; facebook.com/SanfordFLCityGovt; instagram.com/cityofsanfordfl; visit the city website _ www.sanfordfl.gov _ or email: [email protected].
SSC SOFTBALL
The Seminole State College of Florida softball team (34-13, 16-11 Citrus Conference) split a doubleheader with Miami Dade College in South Florida on Saturday, losing 3-1 and winning 7-6.
The Raiders were at Cocoa to face East Florida State College for a doubleheader on Tuesday and will return to Courtney Miller Field on Thursday for a deuce with at Indian River State College at 2 p.m.
All home games are streamed via https://video.ibm.com/channel/4d5r5AqugTP _ and tickets for home games are FREE.
For more about Raider Athletics, visit SeminoleStateRaiders.com, on Twitter: @buildingRaiders and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/buildingRaiders/. Fans can also follow the Raider Softball team on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/seminolestatesoftball).
SSC BASEBALL
The Seminole State College of Florida baseball team (25-20 overall, 13-14 Citrus Conference) took two of three from Hillsborough Community College in weekend conference series, dropping a 5-3 decision at home on Thursday before sweeping a doubleheader on Saturday in Tampa, 4-0 and 9-6.
The Raiders were in Palatka on Tuesday to face St. Johns River State before returning to Jack Pantelias Field on Thursday to host Polk State College at 2 p.m. SSC and the Eagles will then square off in a doubleheader on Saturday in Winter Haven.
All home games are streamed via https://video.ibm.com/channel/mK2cYDfXTtS.
For more about Raider Athletics, visit SeminoleStateRaiders.com, on Twitter: @buildingRaiders and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/buildingRaiders/.
ORLANDO VALKYRIES
The Orlando Valkyries fell to 13-10 on the year, suffering their first sweep of the season to the Atlanta Vibe (16-8), by set scores of 25-27, 23-25 and 14-25. With the win, Atlanta joins Omaha as the only two teams to punch their ticket to the playoffs.
On Thursday, strong blocking up front had paved the way for the Valkyries to a four-set win over Grand Rapids, with set scores of 25-18, 18-25, 25-18 and 25-15.
With the win, the Valkyries had moved into 3rd place.
With five matches left to go, the Valkyries magic number to make the playoffs is 2. Any combination of a Valkyries win or a Grand Rapids loss will push Orlando one step closer to punching their ticket towards Vegas. Their next opportunity will be on the road in Columbus, when they take on the Columbus Fury on Friday, with the match starting at 7 p.m. Go to _ https://provolleyball.com/teams/orlando-valkyries _ for more information.
ORLANDO PRIDE
Orlando Pride (4-0-0, 12 points) defeated Seattle Reign FC (1-2-1, 4 points) on Saturday afternoon at Lumen Field via a 1–0 scoreline. The Pride have now won their fourth straight match to start the regular season, becoming just the fourth team in NWSL history to do so.
Scoring Summary:
* 41’ - Barbra Banda (Summer Yates) – ORL 1, SEA 0 _ The Pride struck first before the halftime whistle with Barbra Banda finding the back of the net. The ball went out to the right flank and found Summer Yates who made a move to beat her defender to the endline and send a ball right in front of the net. Banda was in the right place, at the right time and tapped it home for the early lead.
Next Match:
Orlando Pride will return home to Inter&Co Stadium to host the Washington Spirit on Saturday in a rematch of the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup. That match is set to kick off at 5 p.m. on ION. For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
ORLANDO CITY
Orlando City SC (3-2-3, 12 points) played to a scoreless draw against the New York Red Bulls (3-2-3, 12 points) at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday afternoon. With the draw, the Lions extended their unbeaten streak to five consecutive matches.
Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese recorded his 50th clean sheet all-time across all competitions as a Lion. His shutout also serves as the first at home since the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Atlanta United last November.
Next Match:
Orlando City will next travel to take on CF Montréal at Stade Saputo on Saturday. That match is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
