Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Southwest Florida across Soccer, Football, Basketball.
After a disastrous 0-3 opening that included a 166-0 loss, Lely High School in Southwest Florida has fired first-year head coach Dan Nieboer, replacing him with co-interim coaches Carlos Cornelio and Kit Fowler while launching a national search for a permanent replacement.
The News‑Press and Naples Daily News have unveiled a 25‑player list recognizing girls soccer excellence across high school, college and pro careers, with voting open until July 15, 2026.
Ida Baker High School senior Chase Blazekovic will represent the United States at an upcoming international basketball competition in Costa Rica, continuing a three‑year streak of global tournament appearances.
Eleven standout girls soccer players from Southwest Florida are celebrated in USA TODAY’s 250‑greatest‑sports‑figures list, each having amassed record‑breaking stats, all‑state honors and state championships that illustrate the region’s rich soccer tradition.
USA TODAY Sports celebrates the nation’s top athletes, spotlighting the boys soccer players from Southwest Florida who have turned high school success into professional careers.