BASEBALL LEADERSHIP CHANGE AT STETSON
Stetson University's Steve Trimper has resigned his position as head coach of the Hatters' baseball program.
In his 28 seasons as a NCAA Division I head coach, Trimper has compiled a 786-692-4 overall record. He spent 10 seasons as the head baseball coach at Stetson, following seven seasons at Manhattan College and 11 years at the University of Maine.
During his tenure in DeLand, Trimper led the Hatters to three ASUN Conference titles and NCAA Tournament appearances and a 305-226 overall record. In 2018, he guided the team to a career-best 48-11 record, a NCAA Regional title and NCAA Super Regional appearance. Most recently, the Hatters won the 2024 and 2025 ASUN crown and appeared in the NCAA Regional. A total of 21 Hatters were selected in the Major League Baseball Draft during Trimper's tenure.
"After an incredible journey at Stetson University, I have decided to step down as head baseball coach," said Trimper. "I am deeply grateful to the university's leadership, our student-athletes, coaches, staff, alumni, donors, and the DeLand community for making my time at Stetson truly a 10 out of 10 experience.
"Together, we celebrated unforgettable milestones, including NCAA postseason success, ASUN championships, and the transformation of Melching Field through our partnership with the City of DeLand. While I am proud of those accomplishments, I am most proud of the hundreds of student-athletes who have gone on to build successful lives beyond baseball. I look forward to the next chapter of my coaching career and will always cherish my time as a Hatter.”
Stetson will immediately initiate a national search for its next baseball head coach.
ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD
Coming up at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
OSW does not run on Wednesday night in July.
* Full Throttle Friday, July 24 and 31 _ “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. Kids 10-and-Under free.
* Saturday Late Night Test-N-Tune, July 25 _ Gates open at 6 p.m. and lanes close at 12 a.m. $20 General Admission or $35 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/.
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 schedule for the new Independent Adult Summer Softball League.
The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League on Wednesday has Bokey Batters taking on FedUp at 6:30 p.m. and Longhorns battling Designated Drinkers at 7:30 p.m.
The Men’s League on Tuesday (July 28) will have Los Caimanes de Florida facing Budelos at 6:30 p.m. and The West End Trading Company playing the doubleheader against Bokey Batters at 7:30 p.m. and Celery City Gamecocks 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].
ORLANDO PRIDE
Orlando Pride (6-7-2, 20 points) dropped a 1-0 result to 2026 expansion side Boston Legacy FC (4-7-4, 16 points) on Wednesday night at Inter&Co Stadium.
The lone goal of the match came from a Barbara Oliveri strike in the 18th minute off a pass from Ella Stevens. The Pride battled and created multiple chances the rest of the night including hitting the post but just couldn’t find the breakthrough.
Goal Highlights:
* 18’ - Barbara Olivieri (Ella Stevens) – BOS 1, ORL 0.
Next Match:
The Pride were in Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Royals last Saturday (July 18) and will return to Inter&Co Stadium on Friday to host Chicago Stars FC at 8 p.m. on Victory+.
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BOOMBAH SPORTS COMPLEX
Here is the tournament schedule for the Boombah Sports Complex on Lake Mary Boulevard near Sanford-Orlando International Airport.
* July 24-26 _ Perfect Game Sanford Invitational.
* July 31-August 2 _ Perfect Game Florida All-State Games.
For more information, go to _ playorlandonorth.com _ or call: 407-665-2900.
NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
New Smyrna Speedway will be hosting a “Family Fun Night: Summer Sizzle Edition” with admission just $5 this Saturday.
On the schedule will be the Sportsman, E-Mods, Midatlantic Marketing 602 Tour Type Modifieds, Bushman Steel Buildings Bomber A, Stephen Smith Inc.com Bomber B, ReCon Mod Minis and Spectator Races.
Ticket booths and grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. Heat Races are at 6 p.m., followed by Feature Racing at 7:30 p.m.
Adult admission is $5 (reserved seating is $15, the top six (6) rows of the Main Grandstand). Students 12-17 are $5. 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.
SANFORD SUMMER WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Here is the schedule in the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Adult Women’s Summer Volleyball Season that plays on Sunday’s at the Westside Community Center, located at 919 South Persimmon Avenue across from Crooms Academy.
July 26: Hits & Giggles vs. You’ve Been Served at 2 p.m.; Block Party vs. Team Matt at 3 p.m.; Control Alt Defeat vs. Set to Win at 4 p.m.; and Big Dig Energy vs. Control Alt Defeat at 5 p.m.
Everyone is invited to watch the games for free.
ORLANDO CITY
Orlando City SC defeated Western Conference side FC Dallas 2-1 on Wednesday night (July 15) in a return-to-play friendly that was hosted at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium.
New Orlando City signing Antoine Griezmann started the friendly for the Lions, scoring the opening goal.
The Lions (4-9-2, 14 points) return from a two-month break tonight (July 22) against the San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park. Kickoff from PayPal Park is set for 10:30 p.m. on Apple TV. The Lions will host Nashville SC on Saturday (July 25) at Inter&Co Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Apple TV.
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