LOCAL ALL-AMERICAN DERBY
The City of Sanford Recreation Services Department and Central Florida Soap Box Derby 2024-2025 Rally/Derby Season will come to an end on Saturday, May 17, with the running of the 36th All-American Soap Box Derby Local Race, that will decide the three individuals that will represent Sanford and the CFSBD at the 87th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby.
There is still have room for racers ages 7-19. No experience or car necessary. A great chance to come see what derby is all about and compete for the chance to represent Central Florida in Akron.
Check in will be at 7 a.m., with racing beginning at 8 a.m. and the event will consist of a Double Elimination race for each class.
Once again, the three division winners in Stock, Super Stock and Masters will earn a spot in the First Energy All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs in Akron the week of July 13-through-July 19.
Following the races, the group will move to Downtown Sanford and the Sanford Civic Center for a banquet and Awards Ceremony.
Everyone, especially interested non-racers, is invited to attend any of the family friendly events, free of charge, at the beautiful Mike Kirby Park facility located on the west side of Sanford on Oregon Avenue, north off of CR-46A (25th Street/H. E. Thomas Parkway) or east off of Rinehart Road, just south of the GreeneWay entry. The track is East of Bentley Elementary School.
For more information or to download a registration form, please check out the websites at www.AASBD.com or www.centralfloridasoapboxderby.com; Eric Griffin, [email protected], 407-353-6228, or call the City of Sanford Recreation Services Department at 407-688-5120. More information is also available at _ https://www.facebook.com/CentralFloridaSoapboxDerby/ _ especially photos and flyers.
SSC SOFTBALL
The Seminole State College of Florida softball team (42-16, 25-14 Citrus Conference) stretched its winning streak to eight games in Ocala on Monday (April 278) with an 11-3 victory over the College of Central Florida before the scheduled second game was rained out.
The Raiders then closed out the Regular Season last Wednesday (April 30) in Gainesville for a make-up game with Santa Fe College and fell 9-5 in 8-innings.
The FCSAA Division I Softball Championship opened on Tuesday (May 6) at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater. All games will be streamed live on the FCSAA Digital Network.
Here is the schedule:
2025 FCSAA Division One Softball Tournament
Tuesday, May 6
FCSAA Wild Card Game:
* Gulf Coast State vs. Miami Dade.
Wednesday, May 7
Game 1 _ (2) Northwest Florida State vs. (7) Eastern Florida State, 10 a.m.
Game 2 _ (3) Indian River State vs. (6) Chipola, 1 p.m.
Game 3 _ (1) Florida SouthWestern vs. Wild Card Winner, 4 p.m.
Game 4 _ (4) Seminole State vs. (5) Santa Fe, 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 8
Game 5 _ Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser, 10 a.m.
Game 6 _ Game 3 loser vs. Game 4 loser, 1 p.m.
Game 7 _ Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner, 4 p.m.
Game 8 _ Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 9
Game 9 _ Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 loser, 10 a.m.
Game 10 _ Game 5 winner vs. Game 8 loser, 1 p.m.
Game 11 _ Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 4 p.m. (FCSAA DI/NJCAA South Atlantic District A Championship Game).
Game 12 _ Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 10
Game 13 _ Game 12 winner vs. Game 11 loser, 10 a.m. (NJCAA South Atlantic District B Championship Game).
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).
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 _ N/T Mayhem.
The Dragway information Hotline is at (407) 568-5522 and the website is at _ www.raceosw.com/dragway/.
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 the upcoming schedule in the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Adult Softball Spring Season.
The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League tonight (Wednesday) has Fusion playing the doubleheader against Throwbacks at 6:30 p.m. and Pat’s Liquor at 7:30 p.m. and The West End Trading Company facing Wet Spot at 8:30 p.m.
The Men’s League on Tuesday (May 13) has the West End Trading Company facing the Titans at 6:30 p.m. and the Bokey Batters challenging Venezolanos en Sanford at 7:30 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].
ORLANDO VALKYRIES
For the first time in franchise history, the Orlando Valkyries (17-10) have completed a reverse sweep, finishing off an unbelievable comeback over the Grand Rapids Rise (11-16) by set scores of 19-25, 17-25, 25-23, 25-21 and 16-14 in Michigan last Wednesday (April 30) and faced a quick turnaround to Vegas on Friday (May 2), before the playoffs start on May 9.
Go to _ https://provolleyball.com/teams/orlando-valkyries _ for more information.
ORLANDO PRIDE
The Orlando Pride (5-1-0, 15 points) traveled cross country to take on the Portland Thorns last Saturday (May 3) at Providence Park and will be in Cary this Saturday to face the North Carolina Courage at First Horizon Stadium at 7:30 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 (4-2-4, 17 points) traveled to take on Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field last Saturday (May 3).
The Lions will be in St. Petersburg tonight (Wednesday) to face the Tampa Bay Rowdies at 7:30 p.m. at Al Lang Stadium as part of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
That match is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on CBS Sports, Paramount+. For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
SANFORD ADULT VOLLEYBALL
Here is the Week 11 schedule in the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Adult Spring Volleyball Season that plays on Sunday’s at the Westside Community Center, located at 919 South Persimmon Avenue across from Crooms Academy.
In the B-Recreation Division _ 3 p.m., Rolling Thunder vs. The Collective.
In the A-Competitive Division _ 6 p.m., Avengers vs. Sexy Babe; 7 p.m., Block Party vs. Sand & Sweat; 8 p.m., Virogo Smashers vs. Msk.
Everyone is invited to watch the games for free.
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].
SPRING FOOTBALL
Spring football practice is underway in the County and here is the schedule for the games.
2025 spring football game schedule:
Thursday, May 15
* Orangewood Christian, Windermere Prep, Bronson at Trinity Prep jamboree, 6 p.m.
* Oviedo at Ocoee, 6:30 p.m.
* TFA Orlando at Lake Mary, 7 p.m.
* Hagerty at Melbourne, 7, p.m.
* The Masters Academy at Out of Door Academy, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 16
* Tavares, Timber Creek at Lake Howell jamboree, 7 p.m.
* Bartram Trail at Seminole, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 21
* Winter Springs at East River, 6:30 p.m.
* Lyman at Wekiva, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 23
* DeLand at Lake Brantley, 7 p.m.
