FREE BASEBALL CLINIC
USA Baseball will host a Homegrown Clinic for youth baseball players ages 6-12 this Saturday, June 7, from 1 p.m.-to-5:15 p.m. at Red Bug Lake Park (3600 Red Bug Lake Road) in Casselberry with Trinity Prep graduate and Team USA alum Aiden Stillman. This FREE event will allow youth participants to rotate through introductory baseball stations–including baserunning, catching/throwing, fielding, and hitting–while interacting with a USA Baseball alum and coaches from their community. Each Participant will receive a complimentary t-shirt, wristband, and an autographed poster commemorative of the event.
Go to _ https://homegrownclinics.leagueapps.com/events/4531486-2025-usa-baseball-homegrown-clinic---aiden-stillman _ for registration information.
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” 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 and Sunday _ “The King of Import Event”. Schedule: Saturday _ Gates opening at 9 a.m. with qualifying sessions at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday _ Gates open at 8 a.m. and eliminations start at 10 a.m. General Admission (sold at gate) is $60 for both days; $30 for one day; $50 for VIP Parking; $100 for RV Parking.
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) will hold its Postseason Tournament with Fusion playing The West End Trading Company at 6:30 p.m. and Pat’s Liquor facing Throwbacks at 7:30 p.m. The semifinal winners will return to the field to play for the Championship at 8:30 p.m.
The Men’s League on Tuesday (June 10) will be playing its Postseason Tournament with the No. 2 seed (Venezolanos en Sanford or The West End Trading Company) playing the No. 3 seed (The West End Trading Company or Titans) at 6:30 p.m. and the No. 1 seed (Venezolanos en Sanford or Titans) facing the Bokey Batters at 7:30 p.m. and the semifinal winners returning to play the Championship Game at 8:30 p.m. The schedule was undecided at press time as heading into the final night of the Regular Season, Venezolanos en Sanford, which was 5-3, played a doubleheader against the Titans (5-4) at 6:30 p.m. and the Bokey Batters (3-6) at 7:30 p.m. The West End Trading Company finished with a 5-5 record.
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].
LICENSE-FREE FISHING
Save the dates for two upcoming license-free fishing weekends hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a perfect opportunity to try fishing with your friends and family!
This summer's license-free fishing weekends are this weekend (June 7-8) for saltwater and June 14-15 for freshwater. Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore the many recreational fishing opportunities Florida has to offer, whether you like to fish from the shore or your boat, there are so many options across the state.
All other rules, such as seasons, bag and size limits apply. To renew or purchase a fishing license, visit GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
Visit the FWC’s fishing basics web page for tips and information on how to start fishing or refresh your knowledge.
Visit MyFWC.com and learn where to go freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, or how to find a boat ramp or pier near you.
Check out FWC’s angler recognition programs TrophyCatch and Catch a Florida Memory to win prizes and recognition.
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 Sportsman, Bomber B and Florida Southern Ground Pounders divisions.
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.
BANDA LEADS PRIDE PAST ROYALS
Orlando Pride (6-3-1, 19 points) defeated Utah Royals FC (1-7-2, 5 points) 3-1 on Friday (May 24) at America First Field. The win secures the Pride unbeaten streak against the Royals since they relaunched last season, now reaching three consecutive games.
Barbra Banda recorded the first hat trick in Orlando Pride history, all coming in the first half of the match. Banda also became just the third player in NWSL history to secure a first half hat trick and the first to do so on the road. The Zambian international is the first African international to record a hat trick in the NWSL.
Scoring Summary:
* 6’ - Barbra Banda (Ally Watt) – ORL 1, UTA 0 _ The Pride opened the scoring with Oihane driving the ball down the right wing and finding Ally Watt in space. Watt sent a ball into the box that found Barbra Banda who was able to redirect the cross with a one-time finish to take the early lead.
* 14’ - Brecken Mozingo (Claudia Zornoza) – ORL 1, UTA 1 _ The Royals answered after Claudia Zornoza found Brecken Mozingo some space behind the Pride backline. Mozingo was one-on-one with the Pride goalkeeper and was able to level the match by sliding the ball into the bottom corner of the net.
* 37’ - Barbra Banda – ORL 2, UTA 1 _ The Pride retook the lead with Barbra Banda scoring her second goal of the first half. Banda intercepted a back pass from the Royals defense and was able to outrun the Utah backline. The Zambian international then dribbled past the keeper and slotted the ball into the empty net.
* 38’ - Barbra Banda (Haley McCutcheon) – ORL 3, UTA 1 _ Just one minute and 37 seconds later, Barbra Banda recorded the first hat trick in Pride history extending the Pride’s lead. Haley McCutcheon won the ball in her own end, took a couple dribbles and sent the ball forward to Banda. Banda got on the end of it, took a few touches to get her into the box and sent a shot to the near post that got by the Royals goalkeeper.
Next Match:
The Orlando Pride will return for an international break on Saturday against the Houston Dash at Inter&Co Stadium with the kick off set for 7 p.m. on NWSL+.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
ORLANDO CITY SPLITS WITH PORTLAND/ATLANTA
Orlando City SC (7-3-6, 27 points) split a pair of matches, taking down the Portland Timbers (6-4-5, 23 points), 1-0, at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday (May 24) and falling, 3-2, to Atlanta United FC (4-7-5, 17 points) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday (May 28).
The Lions, who were brought down to 10 men in the 77th minute after César Araújo received a direct red card against Atlanta, saw their unbeaten streak in league play snapped at 12 games, which had tied the previous club record set in 2020.
Scoring Summary against Portland:
* 39’ - Duncan McGuire (Eduard Atuesta) – ORL 1, POR 0 _ Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire opened the scoring for the Lions in the 39th minute. After a clearance by the Portland defense, midfielder Eduard Atuesta picked up the ball on the edge of the 18-yard box and played in McGuire behind the Portland defensive line. McGuire then fired a first-touch shot past Portland goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau.
Scoring Summary against Atlanta:
* 4’ - César Araújo (Marco Pašalić, Martín Ojeda) – ORL 1, ATL.
* 19’ - Alexey Miranchuk – ORL 1, ATL 1.
* 32’ - Ramiro Enrique – ORL 2, ATL 1.
* 83’ - Bartosz Slisz (Alexey Miranchuk) – ORL 2, ATL 2.
* 90+5’ - Jamal Thiaré (Saba Lobjanidze, Alexey Miranchuk).
Next Match:
Orlando City returned to the City Beautiful for their ninth game in 28 days as they hosted Chicago Fire FC to wrap up a congested May schedule on Saturday, May 31. The Lions will be idle for two weeks, not returning to the pitch until June 14.
For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.
