ORLANDO VALKYRIES
In the second ever Pro Volleyball Federation championship, the Orlando Valkyries defeated the Indy Ignite in four sets, by set scores 25-21, 25-19, 19-25 and 25-15. An entire team effort, the Valkyries capped off a tremendous second year turnaround, from an 8-16 record last year to an 18-10 regular season record, the Valkyries finished on top as champions.
As a team, the Valkyries showed up in all three phases tonight. Setting a season-high with 15 blocks, Orlando made it extremely difficult for Indy to find their rhythm and get something going. Lindsey Vander Weide stepped up in a big way, matching a career-high and posting a team-high five blocks as she helped set the tone for the rest of the team to follow.
The energy was felt throughout the entire building and the league’s MVP, Brittany Abercrombie, delivered yet another sensational match, posting 27 kills on a .387 efficiency. Her dynamic counterpart, setter Pornpun Guedpard, also delivered, grabbing 37 assists and being named the PVF Championship MVP.
In their first ever playoff match, the Valkyries had defeated the Atlanta Vibe in four sets, 25-18, 25-23, 18-25 and 25-16, to advance to the Championship Match. Kaz Brown set a new career high with seven blocks, while Brittany Abercrombie tallied 22 kills and the unsung heroes of the team, the two liberos: Shannon Scully and Emmy Klika, combined for 13 digs.
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/.
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 Wet Spot playing a doubleheader against Throwbacks at 6:30 p.m. and The West End Trading Company at 7:30 p.m.
The Men’s League on Tuesday (May 27) has the Bokey Batters facing The West End Trading Company at 6:30 p.m., The West End Trading Company challenging Venezolanos en Sanford at 7:30 p.m. and VES sticking around to play the Bokey Batters 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].
SPRING FOOTBALL
Spring football practice is underway and here is the schedule for the games.
2025 spring football game schedule:
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.
ORLANDO CITY
Orlando City SC will play a pair of games this week.
Tonight (Wednesday), the Lions will host the Nashville Soccer Club at Inter&Co Stadium at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Paramount+.
Orlando City will return to MLS action on Saturday, welcoming the Portland Timber to the City Beautiful for a 7:30 p.m. game on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
ORLANDO PRIDE
The Orlando Pride (5-3-1, 16 points) fell to the Kansas City Current (7-2-0, 21 points) via a 1-0 scoreline on Friday evening at Inter&Co Stadium. The loss is the first loss the Pride have suffered to the Current in the last four matchups across all competitions.
Scoring Summary:
* 52’ - Temwa Chawinga – KC 1, ORL 0 _ Forward Temwa Chawinga broke the scoreline in the 56th minute with an unassisted right-footed strike. Defender Izzy Rodriguez sent the ball up the field where it deflected off of a Pride defender and Chawinga slid through for a one-time finish to put Kansas City up one.
Next Match:
The Orlando Pride will hit the road prior to the international break to take on Utah Royals FC on Friday at America First Field. That match is set to kick off at 9:30 p.m. on NWSL+.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
New Smyrna Speedway will be hosting a Modified Challenge Twin 35s this Saturday.
In addition to the J&C Gradall Modifieds, also seeing action will be the Ashley Homes JAX Trucks, Bomber B and Florida Southern Ground Pounders.
Pit gates open at 2 p.m. with Division Practice from 3 p.m.-to-5 p.m. Ticket booths and grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. Come early and get $5 off General Admission until 6 p.m. Qualifying/Heat Races are at 6 p.m., followed by Feature Racing at 7:30 p.m.
Adult admission is $20 (reserved seating is $25, the top six (6) rows of the Main Grandstand) with all seniors (65+) and military (with valid ID for proof of age or Military affiliation) admitted for $18. Kids 12-17 are $5 (No Early Bird Discount). Kids 11 years of age and under are free of charge (MUST be accompanied by paying Adult to qualify for Free Admission). Pits - Members ($30), Non-Members ($40).
The track is located at the corner of SR. 44 and CR 415, between New Smyrna, DeLand and Daytona.
For information on New Smyrna Speedway, visit _ www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org _ or call the track office at 386-427-4129.
