ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD
Coming up at Orlando Speed World Dragway:
* Today (Wednesday) _ Test and Tune for the World Sport Compact Challenge (must have full event credentials) with gates opening at noon and racing from 2 p.m.-to-10 p.m.
* Thursday-thru-Sunday _ World Sport Compact Challenge. Go to _ https://raceosw.com/dragway/schedule/2024/wscc/ _ for more information.
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 this week’s schedule in the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Adult Softball Fall Season.
The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League on Wednesday has Fed Up challenging the Badgers at 6:30 p.m.; Pat’s Liquor taking on Wet Spot at 7:30 p.m.; and The West End Trading Company facing Throwbacks at 8:30 p.m. Fusion has the bye.
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].
UCF VOLLEYBALL
After having its game with Colorado set for Wednesday postponed to Sunday and Iowa State on Friday cancelled because of the threat of Hurricane Milton, the UCF volleyball team (8-6, 1-4 Big 12) came up short against Colorado (9-8, 2-3), 3-2 (25-21, 21-25, 25-18, 23-25 and 15-11), on Sunday afternoon in The Venue. After the Buffaloes took a 2-1 lead in the match, the Knights countered by winning the fourth set to force a decisive fifth set before falling in a five-set battle.
The Knights recorded 67 kills and 63 digs, while the Buffaloes (9-8, 2-3) tallied 63 kills and 56 digs. Emily Wilson led the Knights, recording a career-high 23 kills. Heidi Bonde put up an additional 15 kills, while both Alexia Kuehl and Britt Carlson added on with 10 kills each. Abby Schomers ran the offense with 26 assists and tallied her third double-double of the season with 12 digs. Mya Ball split time with Schomers at the setter position and had a career-high 25 assists. Chloe Scheer recorded her 13th double-digit dig performance of the season with 22.
Up Next:
UCF travels to West Virginia for a midweek matchup tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. inside WVU Coliseum before returning to Orlando on Saturday to host No. 8 Kansas at 1 p.m. at The Venue.
UCF WOMEN’S SOCCER
Despite scoring a pair of second half goals, UCF women’s soccer fell to Big 12 newcomer Arizona (9-3-2, 4-2-1 Big 12), 3-2, on Thursday night in neutral-site action at UH’s Carl Lewis International Complex in Houston, Texas.
Originally scheduled as a home match for the Knights, Thursday’s contest was moved to the University of Houston earlier in the week due to Hurricane Milton.
Trailing 2-0 at the break, the Knights were the aggressors in the early stages of the second half. Honoka Hamano managed to put the Black and Gold on the board with a goal in the 47th minute to make it a one-goal game. The goal marked Hamano’s second of the season and was assisted by Maria Tregansin.
UCF leading scorer Chloe Netzel managed to tie things up with her team-leading ninth goal of the season in the 62nd minute. Netzel’s goal was scored in the bottom right corner and assisted by Tregansin for Tregansin’s first collegiate two assist game.
The Wildcats were later awarded a penalty kick in the 81st minute, as UCF’s Kyleigh Thelen was whistled for a foul in the box. Arizona’s Christiansen managed to convert the PK for her second goal of the game to give UA a late 3-2 advantage.
On Sunday, behind strong play from keeper Genesis Perez Watson and the Black and Gold backline, the UCF women’s soccer team concluded a lengthy road trip with a 0-0 draw at Colorado on Sunday afternoon at Prentup Field in Boulder.
Perez Watson made a season and career-high 14 saves en route to helping the Knights move to 3-4-5 overall and earn a point in Big 12 play as they up their league record to 1-3-3. Colorado, who is currently receiving votes for this week’s United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll and ranked as high as 14th in the nation a week ago, moves to 10-2-3 overall and 4-1-3 in conference play with the result.
The 14 saves from Perez Watson ties for the most saves of any Big 12 keeper on the season. Houston’s Olivia Dietrich also had a 14-save game against UTSA in non-conference action on Aug. 29. The 14 save performance from Perez Watson also ties for the seventh-most saves in program history.
Sunday’s contest marked the conclusion of five consecutive games away from home for the Knights as well as UCF’s final regular season road match. It also marked the first all-time meeting between the Knights and Buffaloes on the pitch.
Up Next:
The Black and Gold will now return home for their final three contests of the regular season. UCF will start the three-game home stand by welcoming No. 12 TCU to town on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Knights will also host Oklahoma State (Sunday, 12:30 p.m.) and Cincinnati (Friday, Oct. 25) during the stretch.
Stay tuned to UCFKnights.com and @UCF_WSoccer for updates.
STETSON VOLLEYBALL
The Stetson volleyball team (3-14, 0-6) fell to Bellarmine (5-11, 2-4) in three sets Sunday afternoon in a match that was moved back a day due to Hurricane Milton.
The Hatters fell down early in the first set and dropped it 25-16. The team battled back for set two after being down most of the set. Stetson tied it at 19 but eventually fell in the second set 25-23.
Stetson once again had to battle back in the third set. They were able to battle back and take a 17-14 lead with a three-point scoring run. The Knights tied the set up at 18 and the two teams battled before the Hatters fell 25-22.
Jenna Simmons led the team in kills with 8 followed by three different players who were tied with five kills. Elif Yasar racked up 21 assists. Zuzanna Rut led the team in blocks as she tallied four total blocks.
Up Next:
Stetson had another midweek game against FGCU on Tuesday and will host Central Arkansas on Friday at 6 p.m. and North Alabama on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Insight Credit Union Arena at Edmunds Center.
UCF MEN’S SOCCER
The UCF men’s soccer team (3-4-3, 1-3-0 SBC) saw the return of a pair of key players from injury Sunday evening, but the team fell to the visiting No. 6 Marshall Thundering Herd, 2-0, at the UCF Soccer Complex.
Fifth year senior Lucca Dourado and junior goalkeeper Juanvi Muñoz, out of match action since Aug. 31 and Aug. 25, respectively, as they recovered from injuries they sustained, both made their return to the pitch with the sixth-ranked Herd (8-1-2, 3-0-1 SBC).
The matchup represented the Knights’ fourth against a ranked opponent this season, as well as the highest-ranked opponent hosted by the Black and Gold since the squad welcomed the then-No. 4 West Virginia Mountaineers to Orlando Sept. 15, 2023.
The reigning 2023 Sun Belt Conference regular-season and tournament champion Thundering Herd jumped out to a quick one-goal advantage just 75 seconds into the contest, giving UCF a deficit it was unable to overcome. Marshall then doubled its lead in the 24th minute.
In spite of the Herd’s early offensive momentum, the Knights managed to shut Marshall out throughout the final 66:57 of gametime, yielding only three shot attempts to the visitors in the second half.
Dourado paced the squad offensively, producing a team high three shot attempts and one of his team’s three total shots on goal. Muñoz, on the other end, made one save in his first action between the goalposts since leading the Knights to a 1-1 draw with then-No. 23 Seattle Aug. 25.
Up Next:
The Knights will look to jump back into the win column in the second of their current three-match homestand, when the team will welcome the Old Dominion Monarchs to Orlando. Kickoff for the match is set for 7 p.m. from the UCF Soccer Complex Friday, Oct. 18, and will be streamed on ESPN+.
SANFORD RECREATION SPORTS
The City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department Fall Leagues will be in action with The Jeff Triplett Community Center @ Tim Raines Sports Complex hosting flag football and soccer on Saturday and the Westside Community Center Gymnasium hosting Adult Volleyball on Sunday.
Saturday:
* The Youth Flag Football Fall League _ 5-to-8 year olds: The Barstool Store Bengals vs. Orlando City Foundation Vikings, 9 a.m.; Hollerbach's Panthers vs. Ladies 327 Eagles, 9 a.m.; Sanford Herald Jaguars vs. Waggin’ & Braggin' Ravens, 10 a.m.; 9-to-11 year olds: Tony Russi Insurance Bucs vs. Police Athletic League Commanders, 10 a.m.; Texas Roadhouse Jaguars vs. Steak n' Shake Raiders 11 a.m.; CPH Dolphins vs. Alaskan Ice Eagles, 12 p.m. 12-14 year olds _ The Learning Movement Bears vs. Thermotane Propane Chiefs, 11 a.m.; Card My Yard Bucs vs. Waggin’ & Braggin' Dolphins, noon.
* The Youth Soccer League _ 4-to-6 year olds: Red Tigers vs. Blue Raspberries, 9 a.m.; The Thunderbolts vs. Cheetah’s, 9 a.m.; Lions vs. The Green Dragons, 10 a.m.; Shark Ice Giants vs. Young Strikers, 10 a.m.; Wolves vs. Warriors, 11 a.m.; 7-to-8 year olds: Slick Sliders vs. Stingrays, 11 a.m.; Black Panthers vs. Lions, noon; Black Panthers vs. Lions, noon; The Soccer Stars vs. Warriors, 1 p.m.; 9-to-10 year olds: Wednesday 10/16, 6 p.m. _ Lightning Bolts vs. Knights; Thursday 10/17, 6 p.m. _ Tigers vs. Jaguars; Saturday 10/19, Knights vs. Jaguars, 1 p.m.; Night Wolves vs. Tigers, 2 p.m.; Night Wolves vs. Tigers, 2 p.m.; Lightning Bolts vs. Tropical Thunder, 2 p.m.
NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
New Smyrna Speedway will be hosting the Sons of Speed Biketoberfest 2024 for antique motorcycles on Saturday.
Want to be right in the middle of all the action? Then Sons of Speed VIP Tickets are the way to go. Pit access on race day morning starting at 9:30 a.m. Walk pit road, meet the racers and have some of the best views when the races kick off. VIP is now available online at https://billylane.net/.
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.newsmyrnaspeedwayusa.com _ or call the track office at 386-427-4129.
STETSON FOOTBALL
Stetson football’s (2-3, 0-1) Pioneer Football League (PFL) home-opener against Valparaiso University was postponed due to the impact of Hurricane Milton. Discussions about a makeup date are ongoing.
The Hatters now look ahead to their next contest on Saturday, when they travel to North Carolina to face Davidson with a 1 p.m. kickoff.
"We appreciate Valparaiso University and the Pioneer Football League for working with us as we plan for Hurricane Milton," said Athletic Director Ricky Ray. "In addition to the concerns for our campus community, we also recognize our partners at the City of DeLand will be working diligently on hurricane response and hosting a game at Spec Martin Stadium is not feasible.”
For any questions regarding football ticket implications, please contact the Stetson Ticket Office via email at [email protected].
For the latest updates on the rescheduling of other upcoming athletics events, please visit GoHatters.com and follow @stetsonhatters on social media.
Go to _ www.gohatters.com _ for more information.
ORLANDO CITY
Orlando City SC (15-11-7, 52 points) will return to Orlando to host Atlanta United FC at Inter&Co Stadium on Decision Day, Saturday. That match will kick off at 6 p.m. on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
For more information on Orlando City SC, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or follow on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
ORLANDO PRIDE
The Orlando Pride (17-1-6, 57 points) saw its NWSL record 24-game unbeaten run come to a close on Friday night, falling 2-0 to host Portland Thorns FC (9-11-4, 31 points) at Providence Park. The loss is the Pride’s first of the 2024 season and the team’s first defeat since October 6, 2023, opening the year with 23 matches without a defeat, with the overall streak dating back to the final game 2023.
Scoring Summary:
* 13’ - Morgan Weaver (Reyna Reyes) – POR 1, ORL 0 _ The Thorns opened the scoring off of its first corner kick of the match. The ball was sent into the middle of the box and headed by Reyna Reyes past the defensive backline where Morgan Weaver was able to get a foot on it and slide it into the back of the net.
* 55’ - Christine Sinclair (Sam Coffey) – POR 2, ORL 0 _ The home side doubled its lead after Sam Coffey was able to find Christine Sinclair at the top of the box with space. Sinclair took a touch and drove a hard hit shot through a few Pride defenders and into the bottom corner of the net.
Next Match:
The Pride will hit the road for its final road match of the 2024 regular season as they travel to take on NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday. The match is set to kick off at 2 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
For more information on Orlando Pride, visit Orlando-Pride.com or follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
SOAP BOX RALLY
The City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department and Central Florida Soap Box Derby will be hosting its annual Marine Corps Reserve TOYS-FOR-TOTS Rally on Saturday, November 2, at Mike Kirby Park.
Check in for the Marine Toys for Tots Program race will be at 7 a.m., with racing beginning at 8 a.m., consisting of a Double Elimination race for each class in the morning, followed by a lunch break and a Single Elimination race for each class in the afternoon.
There is also a good possibility that there will celebrity races featuring either Marine representatives, City of Sanford elected officials or a parent runoff.
The entry fee is a $55 value or more per racer in NEW TOYS. Pre-Register and bring toys on race day. The final day to enter is Tuesday, October 29.
Soap Box Derby racing is open to children ages 7 to 20 _ Stock, 7-to-13; Super Stock, 9-to-18; Masters, 10-to-20 _ with a limited number of loaner cars available for new participants.
Everyone, especially interested non-racers, is invited to attend any of the family friendly events, free of charge, at beautiful Mike Kirby Park 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 on Central Florida Soap Box Derby or to download a registration form, please check out the websites at www.soapboxderby.org or www.centralflorida.soapboxderby.org; [email protected], 407-353-6228, or call the City of Sanford Parks and Recreation Department at 407-688-5120. Information is also available at _ https://www.facebook.com/CentralFloridaSoapboxDerby/ _ especially photos and flyers.
