SCOREBOARD: Top High School Sports Results from April 7-12 in Northeast Florida

(This narrative has been revised to include additional details.)

Thursday's High School Sports Results for Northeast Florida

BASEBALL

Atlantic Coast 12, Covenant 2

Covenant;000;20;--;2;4;1

Atlantic Coast;003;36;--;12;13;3

W: Newman. L: Lee.

3B: Haskell (AC). 2B: Tibbetts (AC), Williams (CO), Jones (CO).

Baker County scored 14 points, while Alachua Santa Fe managed 13 puntos.

Santa Fe;411;070;0;--;13;11;2

Baker County;055;130;x;--;14;4;3

W: Taylor. L: Robertson.

2B: Cannon (BC) 2.

Bishop Snyder scored 10 points, while Bolles managed 9 points.

Bolles;160;200;0;--;9;11;3

Bishop Snyder;000;901;x;--;10;10;0

W: Turner. L: Richter.

HR: Dennis (BS), F. McCarthy (BO), Gonzalez (BO). 3B: Upton (BS). 2B: Murray (BS).

Bulloch Academy (Georgia) 4, Englewood 1

Clay 12, Keystone Heights 2

Keystone;002;00;--;2;4;1

Clay;301;44;--;12;11;2

W: Chmura. L: Brinson.

HR: E. McMahan (C). 2B: Carnell (C) 2, Martin (C), Smith (KH) 2.

Creekside 5, Bishop Kenny 0

Creekside;000;311;0;--;5;7;0

Bishop Kenny;000;000;0;--;0;4;4

W: Wood. L: Harpin.

2B: Williams (C), Green (BK).

Episcopal 3, Menendez 0

First Coast 2, Ponte Vedra 0

Ponte Vedra;000;000;0;--;0;3;0

First Coast;000;002;x;--;2;3;1

W: Tanner. L: Alba.

2B: Sandell (FC).

Fletcher 11, Fleming Island 6

Fletcher;000;056;0;--;11;11;4

Fleming Island;101;004;0;--;6;7;1

W: Neel. L: Abram.

3B: Stalnaker (FLET), Atchison (FLEM). 2B: McDougall (FLET), Hernandez (FLET), Swartz (FLEM).

Middleburg scored 3, Orange Park scored 2

Paxon scored 6, Christ's Church scored 5

Christ's Church;004;010;0;--;5;4;3

Paxon;100;140;x;--;6;9;2

HR: Bryson (P). 2B: Jackson (P), C. Robinson (P), S. Robinson (CC).

St. Augustine 7, Daytona Beach Seabridge 5

St. John's Country Day 12, Eagle's View 0

Eagle's View;000;00;--;0;2;3

St. Johns Country Day;270;3x;--;12;10;0

W: Dantzler. L: Beckham.

HR: Sunderhaus (SJ). 2B: Wells (SJ), Rodgers (SJ).

St. Joseph 2, Oakleaf 0

St. Joseph;001;000;1;--;2;7;0

Oakleaf;000;000;0;--;0;4;0

W: Guthmiller. L: McClintic.

2B: Taylor (SJ).

Tallahassee Lincoln scored 8, whereas Bartram Trail scored 4.

Tallahassee Lincoln;000;008;0;--;8;6;1

Bartram Trail;001;110;1;--;4;6;1

W: Dietz. L: Hoisington.

HR: Wilkerson (BT). 2B: Tippet (BT).

Tocoi Creek 5, Fernandina Beach 2

Trinity Christian 3, Regis Jesuit (Colo.) 1

Trinity Christian;010;200;0;--;3;3;1

Regis Jesuit;000;100;0;--;1;4;2

W: Wheeler. L: Alpert.

2B: Bernosky (RJ), Petrutz (TC).

Union County 6, Ocala West Port 4

West Nassau 11, Charlton County (Ga.) 3

White 9, Jackson 8

Wolfson 18, Riverside 3

Yulee 17, Westside 0

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Fletcher 5, Ponte Vedra 0

LACROSSE

BOYS

District 3-2A

Nease 12, Creekside 6

Ponte Vedra 15, Bartram Trail 1

District 4-2A

Tocoi Creek 13, Matanzas 3

District 2-1A

Fernandina Beach 16, Riverside 1

Paxon 14, Stanton 3

District 3-1A

Bolles 22, St. Joseph 1

St. Augustine scored 13 points, while Menendez only managed 5 points.

Girls

District 2-2A

Creekside 22, Sandalwood 3

Fletcher 12, Mandarin 7

District 3-2A

Bartram Trail scored 21 points, while Tocoi Creek scored 4 points.

District 3-1A

Menendez 18, Wolfson 3

SOFTBALL

Bartram Trail 2, Baker County 0

Baker County;000;000;0;--;0;7;1

Bartram Trail;100;010;x;--;2;3;1

W: Patrey. L: Masterson.

2B: Green (BC), Allen (BT), McDonald (BT).

Bolles 16, Trinity Christian 6

Christ's Church 18, Riverside 2

Creekside 13, Clay 8

Clay;301;220;0;--;8;10;3

Creekside;300;460;x;--;13;14;4

W: Dallas. L: A. Lancaster.

2B: Brinkley (CR) 2, Dall (CR), Hopwood (CR), G. Lancaster (CR), Rouw (CL), Hackett (CL), Jackson (CL).

Episcopal 5, Yulee 0

Yulee;000;000;0;--;0;4;2

Episcopal;011;300;x;--;5;7;1

W: Valent. L: McCoy.

2B: Applebee (E), Clayman (E), Joiner (Y).

Fernandina Beach scored 5, Hilliard scored 4

Hilliard;000;001;3;--;4;6;2

Fernandina Beach;201;001;1;--;5;8;3

W: Bishop. L: Beasley.

HR: Hurn (H), Murallo (FB). 2B: King (H), Curry (FB).

Fleming Island 6, Keystone Heights 1

Keystone Heights;000;001;0;--;1;4;1

Fleming Island;100;050;x;--;6;9;0

W: Blackwell. L: Cisco.

2B: Abram (FI), Glinski (KH).

Menendez 15, St. Augustine 3

Menendez;200;373;--;15;10;0

St. Augustine;021;000;--;3;4;3

W: Dawson. L: Ferrell.

2B: Dawson (M), Kristman (M).

Middleburg 8, Columbia 3

Middleburg;200;001;5;--;8;10;0

Columbia;000;210;0;--;3;11;3

W: Bennett. L: Price.

HR: Clarida (M). 2B: Hagan (M), Merriex (C), Raulerson (C), Long (C).

Nease 3, Bishop Snyder 2

Oakleaf 5, Ridgeview 3

P.K. Yonge 18, Peniel Baptist 12

Union County 5, Bradford 4

West Nassau 9, Ponte Vedra 0

White 15, Englewood 0

Wolfson 14, Stanton 1

Gateway Conference championship

Baldwin 9, Atlantic Coast 2

Baldwin;101;024;1;--;9;15;1

Atlantic Coast;000;000;2;--;2;4;2

W: Peebles. L: Maguire.

HR: Ramos-Merced (B) 2, Peebles (B). Double plays: North (B), Gray (B), Screws (B).

TENNIS

Boys

Ponte Vedra 7, Saint Augustine 0

Girls

Episcopal 7, Trinity Christian 0

Singles: 1. Mitchell (E) defeated McIntosh with a score of 8-0. 2. Anderson (E) defeated Pellum with a score of 8-0. 3. Eddy (E) defeated Echols with a score of 8-0. 4. Smith-Vicentini (E) defeated Lugg with a score of 8-0. 5. Pradhan (E) defeated Massey with a score of 8-0.

Doubles: 1. Anderson & Eddy (E) defeated McIntosh & Pellum 8-0. 2. Smith-Vicentini & Pradhan (E) defeated Echols & Lugg 8-0.

Ponte Vedra 7, Saint Augustine 0

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Northeast Florida High School Sports Results for Wednesday

BASEBALL

Bartram Trail scored 7, while Parkview from Georgia scored 5.

Parkview;012;110;0;--;5;10;1

Bartram Trail;031;030;x;--;7;11;3

W: Baum. L: Jones-Teasley.

HR: Bay (BT), Washington (P). 2B: Tippie (BT), Dean (BT), Woolcock (P) twice, Ford (P), Yoon (P).

Bolles 8, St. Joseph 0

St. Joseph;000;000;0;--;0;2;2

Bolles;220;400;x;--;8;9;2

W: Pietschker. L: Miskowiec.

3B: F. McCarthy (B). 2B: Willis (SJ), Baker (B) 2, F. McCarthy (B).

Clay 10, Ridgeview 0

Clay;003;222;1;--;10;9;0

Ridgeview;000;000;0;--;0;1;3

W: R. McMahan. L: Torres.

2B: E. McMahan (Center), Carnell (Center), Mathis (Center), Hickey (Center).

First Coast 5, Ribault 0

Nease 5, Bishop Kenny 3

Palatka 8, Williston 5

Parker scored 20 points, while Harvest Community only managed 5 points.

Sandalwood 4, Oakleaf 2

St. Augustine 11, Wolfson 4

St. Augustine;013;033;1;--;11;11;1

Wolfson;003;100;0;--;4;8;3

W: Ahr. L: Ayoub.

HR: Ahr (SA). 2B: Delancy (W), Dowler (SA).

Stanton 12, Menendez 2

The Villages scored 10, Union County scored 3.

Trinity Christian 8, Stony Brook (N.Y.) 2

Stony Brook;000;020;0;--;2;5;0

Trinity Christian;500;300;x;--;8;8;2

W: Watson. L: Santos-Olson.

2B: Martinez (TC), Ruiz (SB).

West Nassau 5, Columbia 2

West Nassau;110;000;3;--;5;8;2

Columbia;100;001;0;--;2;4;3

W: Treadwell. L: Lord.

2B: DiGiorgi (WN).

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

At the beachside location, Bishop Snyder won with a score of 5 to 0.

Mandarin 4, Bishop Snyder 1

Middleburg scored 4, while Fernandina Beach scored 1.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Baldwin scored 19 points, while Baker County managed only 13.

Bradford 28, White 0

Eagle's View scored 19, Fernandina Beach scored 6

Fleming Island 20, Riverside 6

Chinese 31, Atlantic Coast 0

Middleburg 35, Global Leadership Academy 0

Paxon 18, Sandalwood 13

Ribault 19, Raines 13

Stanton 33, Westside 6

Tocoi Creek 14, Jackson 12

LACROSSE

Boys

District 2-2A

Atlantic Coast 8, Sandalwood 7

District 3-2A

Bartram Trail 16, Beachside 2

District 3-1A

St. Joseph 11, Providence 10 (OT)

Girls

District 2-2A

Sandalwood 12, Atlantic Coast 10

District 3-2A

Nease 20, Beachside 6

SOFTBALL

Bartram Trail scored 14, Gainesville Buchholz scored 8

Bishop Kenny 14, Beachside 12

Bradford scored 4, Tocoi Creek scored 1

Tocoi Creek;000;100;0;--;1;2;3

Bradford;103;000;x;--;4;3;2

W: Smith. L: Jones.

2B: Huff (TC).

Fort White 7, Baker County 3

Fort White;040;020;1;--;7;5;1

Baker County;010;011;0;--;3;11;4

W: Compton. L: Walker.

2B: Payne (BC) 2, Johnson (BC), Heggars (FW).

Intralachen 15, St. Augustine 4

Orange Park scored 2 goals, Bolles scored 1.

Gateway Conference tournament

Atlantic Coast 4, Fletcher 1

Fletcher;010;000;0;--;1;2;5

Atlantic Coast;000;400;x;--;4;8;1

W: Maguire. L: Priebe.

2B: Ratti (AC), Hladik (AC).

Baldwin 6, Paxon 0

Paxon;000;000;0;--;0;4;1

Baldwin;410;100;x;--;6;7;2

W: Peebles. L: Hinds.

2B: Teams (B), Bolts (B).

TENNIS

Boys

Nease 7, Beachside 0

Singles: 1. Chaves (N) defeated Yada with a score of 8-2. 2. C. Neal (N) defeated Styduhar with an 8-0 win. 3. A. Miskelly (N) beat Ortiz at 8-3. 4. T. Miskelly (N) won against Jadala scoring 8-5. 5. Champion (N) overcame Commarford with a result of 8-2.

Doubles: 1. Chaves & C. Neal (N) defeated Yada & Grochmal with scores of 4-0, 4-1. 2. A. Miskelly & T. Miskelly (N) won against Maiyya & Chang with scores of 4-0, 5-4 (7-1).

Girls

Nease 7, Beachside 0

Singles: 1. Kochis (N) defeated Bachman with a score of 8-1. 2. Filer (N) defeated Pistryak with a score of 8-2. 3. Murray (N) defeated Valentine with a score of 8-1. 4. Jepsen (N) defeated Sathish with a score of 8-0. 5. Huszczo (N) defeated Mann with a score of 8-0.

Doubles: 1. Kochis & Filer (N) defeated Bachman & Pistryak with scores of 4-0, 4-0. 2. Murray & Jepsen (N) defeated Mann & Cruz with scores of 4-1, 4-2.

TRACK & FIELD

Falcon Last Chance Meet

at Menendez

Boys

The team scores stand as follows: Menendez with 181.5 points, Ridgeview at 141 points, Gainesville Eastside scoring 137.5 points, Clay accumulating 31 points, Florida Deaf earning 28 points, Jacksonville Classical tallying 26 points, Bradford securing 21 points, St. Johns Country Day also amassing 21 points, Episcopal getting 16 points, Christ’s Church recording 12 points, Interlachen ending up with 9 points, St. Joseph gaining 7 points, St. Augustine adding up to 6 points, and finally Bunnell First Baptist contributing just 1 point.

Individual results

Discuss: Trobaugh (Episcopal) 127-10. Javelin: Downey (Menendez) 158-11. Shot Put: Raggins (Menendez) 44-2.75. High Jump: Zeigler (Ridgeview) 5-8.75, Yamamoto-Henrichson (Ridgeview) 5-8.75. Triple Jump: Hedrick (Menendez) 41-11.25. Long Jump: Thomas (Clay) 19-7.5, Pitt (Ridgeview) 19-7.5. 100m Dash: Gardner (Eastside) 10.82. 110m Hurdles: Martin (Eastside) 15.69. 200m Dash: Williams (Menendez) 22.91. 1,600m Run: Molloy (Menendez) 4:52.42. 800m Run: Kamal (Eastside) 1:59.64. 400m Dash: Kelly (Eastside) 50.27. 400m Hurdles: Martin (Eastside) 59.04. 3,200m Run: Molloy (Menendez) 11:27.80. 4x100m Relay: Gainesville Eastside 44.04. 1,600m Relay: Gainesville Eastside 3:33.80. 3,200m Relay: Ridgeview 8:59.58.

Girls

The team scores stand as follows: Ridgeview with 182 points, Gainesville Eastside at 102 points, Menendez scoring 94.5 points, Interlachen tallying up to 70 points, St. Johns Country Day securing 66 points, St. Augustine recording 54.5 points, Florida Deaf amassing 20 points, Christ's Church garnering 17 points, St. Joseph accumulating 12 points, Clay ending up with 9 points, and finally, Bunnell First Baptist concluding their performance with just 1 point.

Individual results

Discuss: Oxendine (Menendez) 107-4. Javelin: Oxendine (Menendez) 118-0. Shot Put: Bryant (Menendez) 32-1.5. High Jump: Jones (Menendez) 4-11. Triple Jump: Smith (Eastside) 36-6.25. Long Jump: Shivers (Interlachen) 16-9.75. 100m: Riggs (Ridgeview) 12.32s. 100 Hurdles: Benda (Ridgeview) 16.49s. 200m: Riggs (Ridgeview) 25.32s. 1,600m: Flaherty (St. Augustine) 5:28.88. 800m: Astrom (Eastside) 2:32.68. 400m: Ferguson (St. Augustine) 1:01.65. 400 Hurdles: Benda (Ridgeview) 1:11.30. 3,200m: Turner (Ridgeview) 12:29.71. 4x100 Relay: Ridgeview 49.34 seconds. 1,600 Relay: Gainesville Eastside 4:18.63 minutes. 3,200 Relay: Menendez 11:13.87 minutes.

VOLLEYBALL

Boys

Creekside defeated St. Augustine with scores of 25-15, 25-18, and 25-17.

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Northeast Florida High School Sports Results for Tuesday

BASEBALL

Baldwin 13, Hilliard 3

Hilliard;000;030;--;3;2;3

Baldwin;000;283;--;13;6;3

W: Johnson. L: Ashley.

2B: Macik (B), Johnson (B).

Beachside 9, Matanzas 0

Bishop Kenny 6, St. Augustine 3

St. Augustine;000;200;1;--;3;6;0

Bishop Kenny;100;014;x;--;6;10;2

W: Dowdle. L: Kokoszka.

3B: Ulrich (BK), Heideman (BK). 2B: Pellicer (BK), Quevedo (BK), O'Quinn (SA); Dowler (SA), Vargas (SA).

Bishop Snyder won with a score of 3 against Bartram Trail which scored 1.

Bartram Trail;100;000;0;--;1;4;1

Bishop Snyder;100;200;x;--;3;5;0

W: Boshell. L: Devine.

2B: Dennis (BS).

Bradford scored 5, P.K. Yonge scored 4

Christ's Church 8, Madison County 1

Columbia scored 5 points compared to Tallahassee Chiles with 1 point.

Covenant 5, Wolfson 2

Duval Charter 16, Jackson 1

Episcopal 13, Nease 3

Nease;000;210;--;3;6;2

Episcopal;102;046;--;13;12;2

W: Evanger. L: Bradley.

HR: Beard (E), Ottesen (E). 2B: Perry (E), Moore (E), Janik (N).

Flagler Palm Coast 4, Fleming Island 1

Fletcher 6, First Coast 1

First Coast;000;000;1;--;1;3;1

Fletcher;001;050;x;--;6;8;0

W: Johnson. L: Carns.

2B: Howlett (FC), Hernandez (FL), Oliveira (FL).

Gainesville Buchholz 11, Providence 1

Glynn Academy (Ga.) 8, Yulee 2

Keystone Heights 10, Eagle's View 0

Mandarin 5, Paxon 2

Paxon;101;000;0;--;2;8;4

Mandarin;000;032;x;--;5;5;1

W: Harris. L: Blandford.

3B: Bryson (P). 2B: Harris (P), Smedley (M).

Mayo Lafayette 11, Union County remains unchanged as it appears to be proper nouns and dates.

North Oconee (Ga.) 7, Oakgrove 4

Orange Park scored 6, Englewood scored 2.

Palatka scored 8, while St. Joseph managed 7.

Parkview (Ga.) 11, Saint John’s Country Day 6

Parkview;022;020;5;--;11;11;0

St. Johns Country Day;011;040;0;--;6;6;6

W: Norman. L: Cole.

HR: Sunderhaus (SJ), Bowden (SJ), Mendez (P). 2B: Bonelli (P) 2, Lambert (P), McCalmont (P).

Ponte Vedra scored 2, Tocoi Creek scored 1

Ponte Vedra;100;010;0;--;2;5;1

Tocoi Creek;001;000;0;--;1;4;1

W: McKenzie. L: Sutton. S: A. McAdoo.

Records: Ponte Vedra 13-8, Tocoi Creek 15-6.

Raines scored 15 points, while Harvest Community only managed 5 points.

Ribault 21, Westside 8

Stanton 8, Parker 5

Suwannee 6, Menendez 3

University Christian 3, Atlantic Coast 2

Atlantic Coast;000;002;0;--;2;1;2

University Christian;000;010;2;--;3;5;2

W: Nunez. L: Surber.

HR: Harnage (UC). 2B: Wilson (UC).

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

Bishop Kenny 5, Tallahassee Leon 0

Bishop Snyder 5, Clay 0

Fernandina Beach scored 3, Yulee scored 2

Fletcher 5, Paxon 0

Stanton scored 4, First Coast scored 1.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Bartram Trail 18, Saint Augustine 12

Clay scored 40, Florida Deaf scored zero.

Eagle's View 20, Stanton 14

Florida High 13, Bradford 7

Gainesville Buchholz scored 19 points, while Columbia got 0 points.

Global Leadership Academy 27, Wolfson 6

Menendez 13, Crescent City 0

Middleburg scored 33 points, while Baker County managed only 7.

Ribault 46, Parker 0

Ridgeview 13, Palatka 6

Tocoi Creek 12, Paxon 6

West Nassau 13, Bishop Snyder 9

White scored 19 points, while Atlantic Coast scored 6.

SOFTBALL

Columbia 10, Branford 1

Columbia;141;100;3;--;10;11;3

Branford;000;001;0;--;1;0;3

W: Price. L: Swain.

HR: Price (C), Long (C). 3B: Merriex (C). 2B: Price (C), Long (C), Delgado (C), White (C).

Episcopal 9, Creekside 3

Episcopal;300;110;4;--;9;10;1

Creekside;300;000;0;--;3;8;2

W: Valent. L: Dall.

2B: Davidson (E) 2, Clayman (E), Dever (E), Cinnamond (E), Oreair (E), Applebee (E), Cunningham (C).

Fernandina Beach 2, Bishop Snyder 0

Fleming Island scored 6, while Orange Park scored 1.

Fort White 1, Williston 0

Matanzas 11, Providence 5

Middleburg scored 4 runs, while Nease managed 3 in this nine-inning game.

Nease;000;200;001;--;3

Middleburg;100;000;102;--;4

W: Bennett. L: Davis.

HR: Campbell (N), Doherty (N). 2B: Clarida (M), Reynoso (M).

Old Plank Christian 15, Eagle's View 0

Palatka 4, Bartram Trail 3

Peniel Baptist 13, First Coast Christian 0

Ponte Vedra 11, Ridgeview 3

Ponte Vedra;034;201;1;--;11;11;1

Ridgeview;000;200;1;--;3;7;4

W: Scribner. L: Bialek.

HR: Bialek (R), Clarkson (PV). 3B: Siebenaler (PV).

Tocoi Creek 11, Beachfront 1

Trenton 15, Union County 0

Trinity Christian 10, Harvest Community 0

University Christian 26, Riverside 0

West Nassau 5, Hilliard 4 (after 9 innings)

Gateway Conference tournament

Atlantic Coast 9, Sandalwood 3

Atlantic Coast;431;001;0;--;9;12;4

Sandalwood;210;000;0;--;3;5;4

W: Maguire. L: Salter.

3B: Lynton (AC). 2B: Ratti (AC), Bascon (AC).

Baldwin 15, Wolfson 0

Baldwin;942;--;15;17;0

Wolfson;000;--;0;0;2

W: Hubbard. L: Saling.

2B: O. Hartung (B), North (B).

Fletcher 5, Mandarin 4

Fletcher;100;000;4;--;5;6;1

Mandarin;201;000;1;--;4;8;1

W: Semack. L: Ricketts.

3B: Cady (M). 2B: Oxley (M), Cady (M), Booth (M), Peck-Headley (M), Semack (F), Lowman (F).

Paxon 13, First Coast 4

TENNIS

Boys

Creekside 6, Episcopal 1

Singles: 1. Mantha (C) defeated O. Neal with a score of 8-3. 2. Balraj (C) defeated Stewart with a score of 8-0. 3. Straka (C) defeated Misner (E) with a score of 8-1. 4. Harris (C) defeated Racine with a score of 8-4. 5. Muniz (C) defeated Badger with a score of 8-3.

Doubles: 1. Balraj & Mantha (C) defeated O. Neal & Racine with a score of 8-2. 2. Stewart & Misner (E) defeated Williams & Harris with a score of 8-2.

Girls

Episcopal 6, Creekside 1

Singles: 1. Rockwell (E) defeated Tyminski with a score of 8-5. 2. Mitchell (E) defeated Diab with a score of 8-1. 3. Anderson (E) defeated Lee with a score of 8-3. 4. Taylor (E) defeated Carr with a score of 8-2. 5. Smith-Vicentini (E) defeated Erb with a score of 8-2.

Doubles: 1. Rockwell & Mitchell (E) defeated Tyminski & Carr with scores of 4-0, 4-2. 2. Mitchell & Diab (C) beat Eddy & Anderson with scores of 4-2, 0-4, 10-8.

VOLLEYBALL

Boys

Spruce Creek won at Beachside with scores of 25-22, 25-20, 22-25, 26-24.

Nease D. Global Leadership Academy won with scores of 25-16, 25-16, 15-25, 25-16.

Toxcui Creek defeated Bartram Trail with scores of 21-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-21.

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Monday's High School Sports Results from Northeast Florida

BASEBALL

Baldwin scored 13 points, while Baker County managed only 8.

Baldwin;101;740;0;--;13;13;0

Baker County;000;040;4;--;8;12;3

W: Staley. L: Burnsed.

3B: Macik (BA). 2B: Dyal (BC), Crockett (BC), Springer (BC), Staley (BA), Gallagher (BA), Johnson (BA).

Bishop Snyder 12, Middleburg 0

Cedar Creek Christian 19, Westside 4

Countryside Christian 5, Parsons Christian 3

Duval Charter 14, Old Plank Christian 4

Englewood 10, Parker 2

North Marion 12, Keystone Heights 3

Parkview (Ga.) 4, Bolles 0

St. Joseph 12, Ridgeview 1

University Christian 5, Sandalwood 4

West Nassau 10, Paxon 0

Paxon;000;00;--;0;2;3

West Nassau;104;32;--;10;8;0

W: Kayser. L: Emery.

HR: DiGiorgi (WN). 2B: Treadwell (WN), Mixon (WN), Muhlbauer (WN), Ward (P).

FLAG FOOTBALL

The Atlantic Coast scored 13 points, while Riverside managed to score 12 points.

Crescent City scored 7 points, while Palatka did not manage to score any.

Fleming Island scored 33 points, while Keystone Heights managed only 2 points.

Ponte Vedra 14, Yulee 7

White 8, Jackson 0

SOFTBALL

Bartram Trail 11, Beachside 0

Christ's Church 16, Cornerstone Classical 2

Clay 13, Saint Augustine 0

Harvest Community 26, Parker 0

Ponte Vedra scored 9, Fleming Island scored 8

Fleming Island;300;000;5;--;8;11;1

Ponte Vedra;024;001;2;--;9;8;2

W: Weaver. L: William.

2B: Clarkson (PV) 2, Weaver (PV), Straub (PV), Daughtry (PV), Rich (FI), Massey (FI), Madine (FI).

Ridgeview 17, Providence 2

Union County 10, Trinity Christian 0

Trinity Christian;000;00;--;0;4;5

Union County;242;11;--;10;10;1

W: Crowe. L: M. Lasater.

HR: Alvarez (UC). 2B: Manning (UC).

Gateway Conference tournament

First Coast 16, Raines 0

Raines;000;0;--;0;0;0

First Coast;327;4;--;16;19;1

W: Whittington. L: Smith.

HR: Williams (FC). 2B: Gates (FC) twice, Edmonds (FC), Schirmann (FC), Whittington (FC).

Fletcher 17, Englewood 0

Sandalwood 12, Jackson 0

Jackson;000;00;--;0;2;4

Sandalwood;156;0x;--;12;10;0

W: Salter. L: Foster.

3B: Sephrish (S). 2B: Pacheco (S) 2.

Wolfson 10, Stanton 0

Stanton;000;00;--;0;1;11

Wolfson;033;31;--;10;13;0

W: Saling. L: Joseph.

2B: Saling (W), Roberts (W), Hetrick (W).

The article initially appeared in the Florida Times-Union. SCOREBOARD | High School Sports Results from April 7-12, 2025, for Northeast Florida Schools

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During what was one of the most significant moments in his sports media career, Pat McAfee paused to discuss an issue related to his program and a rumor that had spiraled out of control.

At the NFL Combine, McAfee spread an unverified rumor about a player from Ole Miss. Following this, the mentioned student experienced harassment and abuse due to the gossip, and they are apparently considering taking legal steps against McAfee.

"I believe individuals should face consequences for their actions," student Mary Kate Cornett stated in an interview with The Athletic.

You're destroying my life by discussing it on your show just for attention, yet here I am staying awake until 5 AM each night, vomiting, and unable to eat due to anxiety over what my future holds.

On Wednesday’s “A Big Night AHT with Pat McAfee and Friends” held at PPG Paints Arena in his hometown of Pittsburgh, McAfee indirectly addressed the controversy .

"I'm okay with Brett Favre; similar to the present circumstances where many individuals suggest I should face legal action," McAfee stated on Wednesday evening.

I wish to express this: I never want to have any involvement in negativity within anyone else's life. Period. This does not align with my intentions at all.

McAfee admitted that his attorneys were present at the facility on Wednesday evening, stating that their perspective aligns with his own – characterized by "compassion, yet also acknowledging practical realities."

"And regarding all of this that's unfolding, I didn't want to contribute further negativity as it was occurring, unlike before," McAfee went on to say.

I'll do my best to find a positive aspect in this awful circumstance and turn it around. I assure you of that. It shouldn't be too difficult for you to continue being one of my supporters.

The incident involving Cornett isn’t the first time that McAfee has stirred up controversy through his program. He previously came under fire when Brett Favre filed a lawsuit against him over remarks made during Favre’s legal troubles in Mississippi. Additionally, McAfee found himself embroiled in disputes related to both Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Kimmel, along with making controversial statements regarding executives at ESPN.

We will observe the outcome of the expected legal move by Cornett and her relatives, as well as how McAfee reacts.

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ESPN's Pat McAfee Addresses Mary Kate Cornett Situation Without Apology, Promises Positive Outcome

On Tuesday, during his event called "Big Night Aht," Pat McAfee addressed the Mary Kay Cornett issue for the first time since being accused of carelessly spreading untrue gossip regarding the Ole Miss newcomer’s private matters just a week prior.

The ex-NFL punter was giving a speech about yet another legally tricky circumstance — Brett Favre's defamation lawsuit against someone else that was eventually resolved — when he turned to Cornett, without ever naming her. He did not apologize, but he did say he didn't want to be the cause of negativity in a person's life and promised a "silver lining."

McAfee's full comments:

I’m okay with Brett; similar to how things stand now, many people insist that I should face legal action. Let me clarify: under no circumstances would I wish for negativity in anyone’s life. That isn’t who I am. Regarding these situations, let me make something clear—my attorneys are from Pittsburgh, and they’re present tonight. It’s true that one of their offices has received contributions from me before. Their approach mirrors mine—they show compassion yet remain grounded in practicality.

Regarding everything unfolding at the moment, I chose not to contribute further negative energy, unlike what happened before. Instead, we aim to find a way to create some positivity amid this awful circumstance. You have my word on this; it shouldn’t be too difficult to continue supporting me moving ahead.

Last week, McAfee faced significant criticism following the release of an article by The Athletic's Katie Strang In this instance, the 18-year-old Cornett detailed how the impact of the false rumor has affected her life ever since McAfee, along with individuals from Barstool Sports and other sources, began circulating it.

Mary Kate Cornett tells Pat McAfee, "You're destroying my life."

On February 26, McAfee addressed the rumors during an appearance on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" with Adam Schefter as a guest. Similar to his previous remarks, McAfee didn’t explicitly mention Cornett’s name; however, he gave sufficient information for viewers to easily identify the individual involved.

Following these events, Cornett claimed she had to relocate to emergency accommodation while transitioning away from attending classes physically at Ole Miss. During this period, she faced a barrage of voice mails and text messages containing demeaning content, including some that pressured her into taking her own life. Additionally, she asserted that her partner endured harassment, her octogenarian grandfather got an unwelcome late-night phone call, and her mother’s residence experienced a swatting incident—where someone falsely reports a criminal activity to provoke law enforcement intervention.

McAfee mentioned that "many individuals" suggested Cornett ought to file a lawsuit against him. Among these individuals is Cornett herself, who informed The Athletic about her intention to pursue legal action against both McAfee and ESPN.

Cornett sought legal counsel and stated her intention to pursue actions against McAfee and ESPN, the network broadcasting his program, as well as possibly other individuals who propagated the rumors. "I believe those responsible should face consequences," she remarked. "By discussing this on your show purely for attention, you're destroying my life, yet I find myself awake until 5 AM each night, unable to eat due to anxiety over how this will affect the remainder of my future."

McAfee joined ESPN as an analyst in 2019 and brought his "Pat McAfee Show" to the network in 2023 on an eight-year, $85 million deal. The show has been a source of considerable controversy since then, including when McAfee apologized for referring to Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark as a "white bitch." " and when His buddy Aaron Rodgers supposedly accused Jimmy Kimmel of being a pedophile during a broadcast. .

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Timberwolves and Spurs: Potential Trade Partners for the Nets This Summer

After unloading two veterans in late December, the Brooklyn Nets opted to stay pat at February's trade deadline—but it wasn't due to a lack of interest in their roster. While Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith were dealt following weeks of rumors, Cam Johnson—who found himself in a similar situation—was retained.

Nevertheless, Johnson's future remains uncertain. In yesterday’s game where Brooklyn secured a 119-114 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, Meghan Triplett from the YES Network reported this information. was joined As reported by NBA insider Michael Scotto for a segment exploring the possible resurgence of Johnson trade discussions.

The overarching question for the Nets is whether Cam Johnson will stay with them? Cam Johnson garnered significant attention during the trade deadline," Scotto stated. "[Other undisclosed teams included] the San Antonio Spurs seeking shooters alongside Victor Wembanyama, along with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

New interest has emerged from San Antonio and Minnesota regarding Johnson, as most discussions about his potential suitors were centered mainly around the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. The Cavaliers made an attempt to secure De’Andre Hunter, whereas Golden State strengthened their roster with Jimmy Butler, thereby reducing the necessity of pursuing Johnson further.

Although the Spurs and Timberwolves failed to reach an agreement before the trade deadline, they might both get another opportunity to bring aboard the experienced marksman during the off-season.

"I fully anticipate that Cam Johnson will attract considerable attention in the upcoming summer market. The key issue will be determining whether Brooklyn sees him as a player who can contribute to the team’s future plans," Scotto went on to say.

If General Manager Sean Marks decides to entertain proposals from San Antonio and Minnesota—both teams in the Western Conference—they possess sufficient assets to provide the kind of compensation the Brooklyn Nets have been seeking.

Even though,Marks might opt to retain Johnson. At only 29 years old, he set a career best with an average of 18.8 points per game this season and is scheduled to earn $20.5 million next year.

Despite Johnson's prospects with the squad remaining uncertain, Scotto's report implies that the seasoned forward's trading odyssey is not yet concluded.

This piece was initially published on www.si.com/nba/nets as Timberwolves, Spurs Could Emerge as Nets' Trade Partner This Summer .

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Nick Saban for Emmys? Alabama Football Icon Nominated for 'College GameDay' Role

When former Alabama football coach Nick Saban After retiring and swapping his iconic game day polo for a recurring spot on ESPN's 'College GameDay' every week, it's unlikely that he will go back. Crimson Tide The legend intended to go to this year's Sports Emmy Awards in New York City.

All the same, Saban has been nominated for his work on 'GameDay' in the category of "Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent" at the The 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards Scheduled for April 20 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in Manhattan.

Saban will be joined on the nominee list by ESPN’s Jason Kelce, Prime Video’s Richard Sherman and Ryan Fitzpatrick, as well as TNT Sports’ Jay Wright, the ex-Villanova men's basketball coach who guided the Wildcats to two NCAA Tournament titles.

Saban secured six national titles during his tenure at Alabama, along with one he earned earlier at LSU. However, his regular presence on College GameDay started becoming essential viewing from "Week 0," which saw the ESPN team head to Dublin, Ireland, for the kickoff match in 2024. Florida State and Georgia Tech.

Over the course of the season, Saban thrilled audiences -- and upset those with fragile sensitivities -- and GameDay co-hosts, especially Pat McAfee, with his frequently vivid stories and personal accounts.

In talks aboutNIL payments, Saban remarked before the game betweenFSUandGeorgia Tech, “Should you fail to compensate the correct individuals, you’ll find yourself in quite a bind.”

Several months afterward, when discussing the post-game brawl at Ohio Stadium between Michigan and Ohio State On the December 7 issue of Gameday recorded at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saban stated:

I believe fining those schools $100,000 is akin to fretting over mouse droppings when you're neck-deep in elephant feces.

Saban also blasted Ohio State fans for feeling unsupported after the Buckeyes 'disappointing defeat against Michigan and' mentioned about Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium That location is said to be haunted.

As the late Bob Ueckersaid in jest for the 1990 movie Major League He hasn’t become the top analyst in the league without reason, everyone.

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Augusta National Chief Faces Turmoil: Golf's Divide Deepens Over LIV-PCA Clash

On Wednesday at Augusta National Golf Club, the chairman typically holds his press conference.

The present chairperson, Fred S. Ridley, shared multiple pieces of information during his 40-minute appearance before the press.

The chairman began by discussing the considerable effort required to restore the course to playable condition following the effects of Hurricane Helene in September.

He then provided an update on the Players Services Project. According to him, phase one has been completed; this involved constructing the underground parking facility for the players. As for phase two, which entails a three-story modern structure, it remains on track as planned.

He similarly tackled issues concerning the sport of golf, which remains under his observation. The primary concerns are the lengthening distances and the slowing pace of play.

I'm heartened that the PGA Tour is taking steps and testing out some timing protocols that could potentially be more stringent than what we've witnessed before," Ridley stated. "Golf is a distinctive sport as it compels us to exhibit consideration alongside competitiveness, honoring others' time—including crucially, the supporters of the game—is an essential formality.

He was questioned regarding what could be considered the most urgent matter in golf today: The present status of the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

I will keep emphasizing this point and urge the leaders of the participating organizations to collaborate in finding a resolution," Ridley stated. "However, I believe we all concur that gathering the top talents in the sport four times annually is insufficient.

During the press conference, Chairman Ridley mentioned that this week marks the 50th anniversary since the first African American participated in the Masters tournament. On April 10, 1975, Lee Elder was the first Black professional golfer to compete in the Masters. That year, Jack Nicklaus emerged as the winner of the event.

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AP Restored to White House Events After Judge Rules Against Barring Its Journalists

In Washington, a federal judge instructed the White House to reinstate The Associated Press' complete access for covering presidential activities. This ruling was based on First Amendment principles, asserting that the government has no authority to penalize the news agency due to the substance of its reporting.

U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden, appointed by President Donald Trump, decided that the administration cannot penalize the Associated Press for declining to comply with the president’s executive directive to relabel the Gulf of Mexico. This ruling, although just a temporary restraining order, marked a significant win for the AP amid growing tensions between the media and the White House across multiple fronts.

According to the First Amendment, if the government allows access for certain journalists—to areas like the Oval Office, the East Room, or others—it must not exclude other reporters based on their views," McFadden stated. "The Constitution demands nothing less.

There was uncertainty about whether the White House would promptly enforce McFadden’s decision. To allow the administration time to react or contest the verdict, McFadden delayed putting his directive into action for one week. Soon after the announcement, an Associated Press journalist along with their photographer were denied entry to join the White House press corps as they attempted to accompany the motorcade covering Trump’s speech at the National Republican Congressional Committee meeting.

Since February 11, The Associated Press has been excluded from the select circle of reporters allowed to cover Trump within the Oval Office or onboard Air Force One. They can occasionally report on his activities during events held in the East Room.

We are delighted with the court's decision," stated AP spokesperson Lauren Easton. "This ruling upholds the basic right of the media and citizens to express themselves freely without fear of governmental reprisal. Such liberty is assured for every American under the U.S. Constitution.

Karoline Leavitt, one of the administration officials mentioned in the lawsuit, who also serves as the White House press secretary, has not yet responded to messages requesting commentary. The Associated Press initiated legal proceedings against Leavitt, along with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich, when they submitted their filing on February 21st.

Numerous media organizations have been justifying this administration's actions.

Since assuming his position once more, Trump has taken strong action against the press across multiple avenues. The Federal Communications Commission now has legal cases pending against ABC, CBS, and NBC News. His administration aims to halt financial support for state-operated broadcasting entities such as Voice of America. Additionally, they have threatened to withdraw public financing from non-profit networks like PBS and NPR, accusing them of leaning excessively towards liberalism in their reporting.

The Associated Press requested Judge McFadden to determine whether President Trump’s administration infringed upon AP's First Amendment rights by censoring their actions due to disagreement over the reporting terminology used by its reporters. Previously, he rejected AP's plea for an injunction to overturn these modifications.

Due to its extensive reach, the AP has historically been part of "pools" responsible for covering presidential events at locations such as the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One. However, McFadden warned that his decision doesn’t automatically mean we’re returning to that setup.

The court doesn’t mandate that the government provide the AP with constant access to the Oval Office, the East Room, or participation in any other media events," he stated. "This decision doesn’t afford the AP any preferential treatment. In fact, the AP isn’t automatically guaranteed the 'always first in line' status for ongoing press pool duties as it had through the White House Correspondents Association. However, it shouldn’t receive less favorable treatment compared to its fellow news agencies.

The judge stated that his ruling doesn’t prevent an official from selecting which media outlets receive interviews or deciding which journalist’s queries they opt to address during press conferences.

This is a crucial decision," stated Katie Fallow, who serves as the deputy litigation director at the Knight First Amendment Institute located at Columbia University. "The First Amendment ensures that the White House cannot exclude news organizations from reporting on the president merely because these media outlets do not echo his favored rhetoric.

Trump came out and said why he made the move

Although there was minimal disagreement during the court hearing on March 27 regarding why Trump responded to the AP—the president admitted his motives—the administration argued that it had the authority to decide which White House correspondents could ask questions of the president and when, independent of correspondent input or established traditions.

Ever since the conflict with AP started, the White House has implemented measures to regulate which journalists can cover the president at less prominent events and determine their seating arrangements during Leavitt’s press conferences. They argue that these adjustments should mirror shifts in how individuals access news today.

The Associated Press' choices regarding terminology are widely adopted by reporters and authors globally via their authoritative style guide. The organization stated that it will keep using "Gulf of Mexico," since this designation has been established for centuries, even though Trump opted to refer to it as the "Gulf of America." Various media organizations have taken differing stances on this issue; some simply opting to call it the "Gulf" instead.

“Don’t view The Associated Press’ lawsuit against President Trump’s administration as just being about a body of water; consider it more broadly,” wrote Julie Pace, the AP’s executive editor, in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. “This case fundamentally addresses whether the government has the power to dictate your speech.”

The testimony showed that AP’s reporting has faced obstacles

Trump has dismissed the AP, founded in 1846, as a collection of "extreme leftist crazies" and stated that "they will be excluded until they acknowledge it's called the Gulf of America."

For a news outlet that prioritizes rapid reporting, the AP sent its top White House reporter along with a photojournalist to appear before McFadden on March 27. They explained how their exclusion from specific events had slowed down the delivery of both written reports and visual content. Their legal representative, Charles Tobin, mentioned that the organization had forfeited an ad deal worth $150,000 due to concerns over this restriction.

Brian Hudak, the attorney representing the government, demonstrated how AP has utilized live streams or images sourced from other agencies to disseminate news promptly. He also highlighted that AP consistently participates in Leavitt’s daily briefing sessions.

In Tuesday’s ruling in the case of Associated Press v. Budowich et al, McFadden stated that the government has been "blatant" regarding its reasons for excluding the AP.

The government provides no alternative reasonable justification for how it handled the AP," the judge stated. "The Constitution prohibits bias based on perspective, even within a non-public space such as the Oval Office.

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'Maddow Stunned: Trump Official Turns Staffers Into Glorified 'Waiters''

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow harshly criticized President Donald Trump's Secretary of the Interior. Doug Burgum , following a recent report that he is instructing federal employees to basically indulge all his desires including actions that do not benefit the taxpayers.

One particular story that got her cracking up was Burgum's apparent demand to be served warm, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.

"His office leadership ... once instructed political appointees to act as servers for a multi-course meal," said Maddow. "They also — like waiters, they made them into waiters — they also dispatched a U.S. Park Police helicopter for his personal transportation. On at least one occasion, a political appointee was told to remake the cookies because the batch was subpar, according to three people, The Atlantic has three sources on the Interior Department staff member being told to re-bake the cookies for the secretary."

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Maddow, with a blend of skepticism and amusement, wondered just how terrible the cookies might have been.

What did they do with the old cookies? What was wrong with those?" Maddow went on. "Could something really go so terribly wrong with some cookies? There are officials within the Department of Interior who are supporting Secretary Burgum, pointing out specifically in their response to The Atlantic that employees aren’t obligated to prepare the cookie dough themselves; they just have to bake pre-made, store-bought cookie dough. Therefore, everyone should calm down.

Cookies marked only the start. Maddow provided further insight into a series of unusual requests made by the secretary.

Burgum has apparently enlisted the help of politically appointed staff members in his department recently," Maddow went on, "'to stack firewood in his office’s fireplace,' he said. Burgum is also known to insist, as quoted, 'all labels must be taken off water bottles prior to being handed over to me; otherwise, there will be consequences.' Essentially, this individual clearly lacks the ability to take care of such tasks himself. Instead, these duties fall upon other governmental workers who are funded through taxpayer money.

She concluded the takedown with an ironic comment.

“Think about it sincerely,” she continued. “If the secretary was busy taking off the labels from his water bottles, he may not have the chance to attend to the cookies promptly. Then who’d return them insisting they weren’t sufficiently warmed up and needed reheating? The secretary handles quite particular tasks. Share more with me regarding your.” Department of Government Efficiency ."

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Why Is the BBC News Site Using Pidgin English, a Dialect Tainted by Racism?

What exactly does the BBC What does it think? Why should license fee contributors bear the cost of supporting a news website written in West African Pidgin—a language that originated as a simplified version of English and was not meant to be used in writing?

Astonishingly, the World Service now runs a full Pidgin version of the BBC news site, complete with online stories and headlines transcribed into what was once known as Guinea Coast Creole.

The outcomes can be absurd. Pidgin serves as a colloquial form of speech characterized by a reduced lexicon and basic grammatical structures, commonly used among street communities. This vernacular lacks the complexity needed for covering news effectively; hence, numerous headlines differ only slightly from conventional English, often through minor alterations in spelling.

‘Top Gun actor Val Kilmer die at di age of 65’ needs no translation. Nor does, ‘Why Prince Harry dey quit di Sentebale charity wey e set up in Diana honour’. Of course, ‘di’ is a phonetic rendering of ‘the’, and ‘wey e’ is ‘which he’.

Others may be a bit more confusing, but you'll grasp the main idea. 'Wetin Putin The report reveals what made Trump angry. Ukraine Conflict, revealing the statements made by Putin that angered Trump.

'British boarding schools are set to reopen soon.' Nigeria We learn that they are eager to draw in students from West Africa — indicating the schools have a desire to attract these pupils.

Several of the translations are hilariously poor. The entertainment news section is titled 'Jollificate,' intended to mean 'make cheerful' – an odd choice for a page featuring reports on celebrity fatalities, legal disputes, and conflicts, including headlines like 'The Tins We Know About.' Gene Hackman and im wife death’.

Certainly, I grasp Pidgin quite easily. Having grown up in Ghana, I was frequently exposed to it. Within an extensive area featuring numerous tribal dialects intermingling with official languages, it serves as a practical means for individuals to communicate, regardless of their origin.

Approximately 75 million individuals in Nigeria can comprehend it; however, this does not render it suitable for use by the BBC News.

In Ghana, English serves as the official language, but many residents also communicate in Twi, Ewe, Fante, or Ga.

It's quite usual to come across Hausa and occasionally even Yoruba, which originates from neighboring Nigeria. That covers only a small portion of the languages present.

It comes as no surprise that British sailors found it simpler to foster a fundamental English lexicon and grammar, which mixed with various African words over time.

It was never meant to be written down, which is why it doesn’t have strict guidelines or spelling conventions. You can’t even select it as an option. Google Translate.

The pronunciation clearly has an African influence as well, which it also shares with West Indian Patois.

At the play area, we occasionally used Pidgin just for kicks. However, I would never consider employing it at home. It’s somewhat rough around the edges and completely lacking in politeness—similar to cursing in front of your folks. Although everyone knows how to use it, there is an appropriate moment and setting for it.

Moreover, similar to cursing, this behavior is considered rather unrefined for women. Young men are far more prone to engage in lighthearted banter using Pidgin when their girlfriends are not present.

For instance, you would never hear the President of Nigeria deliver a speech in Pidgin, or even use it when addressing anyone.

As I've mentioned before, this language carries a dark past. It developed during the peak of the slave trade in the 1700s and 1800s as a means for British merchants to conduct business discussions with African traders and chiefs—discussions that frequently revolved around the exchange of millions of lives through the purchase and sale of humans.

Only an individual remarkably failing to grasp the essence would attempt to make it comprehensible. The one who did this is the BBC World Service.

Their Pidgin service was launched eight years ago at a huge expense, part of a £289 million BBC overseas expansion. The news site is expected to remain available despite the announcement earlier this year that the World Service is axing 130 jobs in a bid to save £6 million a year.

The great value of the World Service is the influence it gives Britain internationally.

Many individuals in West Africa depend on this source for impartial and rigorously verified information. The platform offers content in Yoruba and Igbo, along with multiple other African languages including Amharic and Afaan Oromo. Ethiopia , and Tigrinya in Eritrea.

It is these services that should be maintained, not Pidgin. There’s something uncomfortably close to racism about headlines such as ‘17 fact you need know bifor di Oscars’ — as though Africans won’t be able to understand ‘before the Oscars’.

To understand how patronising it all is, imagine a news website written in the Geordie dialect: ‘Ah dinna believe ye! Ant an’ Dec’ve won anutha aword. Is this a joke like?’

A true native of Newcastle might still need to say these words silently to understand them. Dialect works best when spoken rather than written down. In print, it can come across as overly mocking.

The BBC is often regarded internationally as the final stronghold of traditional British English.

That reputation is weakened by the BBC World Service’s surprisingly odd choice to regard Pidgin as an equally valuable language.

Any other nation would be shocked. Consider how offended the French would feel if the BBC released a site in Franglais for expatriates.

In Provence. It’s better to find humor in such situations rather than take offense. Last month, this headline had me roaring with laughter: 'Muslim transgender A TikToker was sentenced to prison after they told Jesus to go cut their hair.

The narrative continues with the account of Ratu Thalisa, an Indonesian transgender woman from Sumatra, who was broadcasting a live video conversation to her followers when a male viewer recommended that she get a haircut. Offended, Thalisa responded by saying that if she required a haircut, then Jesus would also need one.

The outcome was a prison term of two years and ten months for disrupting public order and religious harmony. The court ruling came after several Christian organizations filed police complaints against Ms. Thalisa for blasphemy, according to the report. She was convicted of fostering hatred under a contentious online hate speech statute.

The final statement highlights the absurdity of 'translating' intricate English terms into Pidgin, which lacks equivalents for concepts like 'online,' 'hate speech,' or even 'controversial.'

Similarly questionable are the spellings enforced by the BBC. There’s no justification for writing 'continue' as 'kontinu,' as though a Pidgin speaker wouldn’t be capable of recognizing the proper spelling.

This standardized version was crafted by the BBC out of a sense of smug virtue-signaling. If individuals who genuinely utilize Pidgin had desired a standardized format, they would have likely initiated such a project locally rather than leaving it to the BBC.

They wouldn't have required assistance from the World Service, an entity located in London If the BBC had paused to consider, they might have recognized how inherently colonial their approach appears.

However, as usual, Auntie believes she knows best – which is her opinion.

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Middle East Clash: Video Disputes IDF Account of Aid Worker Deaths

The Palestinian Red Crescent said the footage shows ambulances driving with emergency lights on, contradicting the Israeli military's account that it opened fire on suspicious vehicles.

A video provided by the Palestinian Red Crescent has raised questions about the Israeli army's version of events regarding the deaths of 15 medical personnel and civil defenders in Gaza.

The video, shared by the rescue service on X, shows clearly marked ambulances and a fire engine driving with their headlights and blue emergency lights switched on.

The Israeli army stated that its personnel had fired upon multiple vehicles when those vehicles moved toward them unexpectedly, lacking proper communication and lights.

Israeli authorities stated that the soldiers had eliminated individuals affiliated with Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Other headlines indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. The discussions will likely cover topics including the conflict in Gaza and tariff issues.

Below is a summary of updates from Israel, Gaza, and the broader Middle East on Saturday, April 5:

Netanyahu set to meet Trump regarding tariffs, according to reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is anticipated to have a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday, according to statements made on Saturday by four Israeli officials and one White House official.

The unexpected face-to-face meeting might be the first time a foreign leader attempts to discuss the removal of tariffs announced by Trump earlier this week.

Under the "reciprocal" tariff scheme, Israeli products imported into the United States will face an additional 17% duty.

Israel had already taken steps to eliminate its remaining tariffs on approximately 2% of US imports.

An official mentioned that the discussions would additionally address Turkey's increasing impact in adjacent Syria, disputes with Iran, along with the strife in Gaza.

Netanyahu's office hasn't confirmed the trip to his nation's top ally and primary trade partner. This comes as the Israeli leader continues to stay in Hungary despite facing an international arrest warrant related to the conflict in Gaza this week.

Israel deploys forces in new Gaza security zone

Israel states that its forces have been dispatched along a recently created security zone through southern Gaza to intensify the pressure on the Palestinian militant organization Hamas. This group is regarded as a terrorist entity by both Israel and the United States, among others like Germany.

A military announcement stated that soldiers from the 36th Division have been dispatched to the newly established Morag Corridor, intended to isolate the southern city of Rafah from the remainder of the area.

Initially, it wasn't evident how many troops had been sent out or precisely where this corridor was situated.

The settlement known as Morag was located between Rafah and Khan Younis, formerly inhabited by Jews.

Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed that the corridor should connect the two towns.

He stated that Morag would become "another Philadelphia Corridor," alluding to the area on the Gaza side of the border with Egypt farther south, which has been under Israeli control since May of the previous year.

Israel has likewise reclaimed authority over the Netzarim corridor, which separates the northern part of Gaza, encompassing Gaza City, from the remainder of the area.

The previous passages extend from the Israeli border all the way to the Mediterranean Sea.

Aid organization: Footage reveals instant prior to Gaza relief personnel's fatalities

Video evidence seems to challenge Israel's assertion about the vehicles transporting 15 Palestinian medics killed In Southern Gaza last month, the area reportedly lacked emergency lights, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent.

The assistance organization stated that the video, uploaded onto X, was obtained from the cellphone of aid provider Rifat Radwan. The footage captures scenes involving medical personnel, with distinctly labeled ambulances and blinking emergency lights amid intense gun battles starting up.

The approximately 7-minute video, seemingly recorded from within a moving vehicle, shows a red fire truck and several ambulances traveling through the nighttime amidst relentless automatic weapon fire.

The cars pull over alongside each other at the side of the road, according to the Red Crescent, as two men in uniforms exit their vehicles.

It does not seem like the teams are behaving abnormally or in an intimidating way as three medical personnel exit their vehicles and move towards an ambulance that was previously attacked.

A few moments later, a burst of gunshots rings out, followed immediately by darkness.

The video clearly debunks the assertions made by the occupying forces that Israeli troops did not arbitrarily attack ambulances, stating instead that certain vehicles were moving towards them in an unmarked manner without proper lighting," stated the Palestinian Red Crescent. "This evidence reveals the actual events and discredits these misleading accounts.

Among those who died were eight employees of the Red Crescent, six members of the Gaza Civil Defense Agency, and one employee of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.

The Israeli military claims that their troops did not arbitrarily target any ambulances, maintaining that they shot at individuals described as "terrorists" who were advancing toward them in "vehicles of suspicion."

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Interactive Maps Reveal Turnout and Early Results in D1 Supervisor Race

Above: FOX 5 coverage of the most recent developments in the competition for District 1 supervisor.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Southern California saw another electoral event as South Bay residents headed to the polls for the second time within half a year to elect someone for the vacant District 1 position on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

The Tuesday race held the possibility of filling the position immediately, but initial outcomes reported as of late Tuesday evening Position the contest to proceed with a summer runoff between the top two contenders: Chula Vista Mayor John McCann and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre.

There are still roughly 11,000 votes left to be counted before the results of this special election can be officially confirmed, as estimated by the county Registrar of Voters.

That being said, we can still extract certain insights into how the election unfolded from the information that the Registrar of Voters has released so far.

Special election results for Board of Supervisors District 1

Firstly, the voter participation rate in the special election was notably low. By Wednesday, officials had tallied votes from approximately 15.4%, or around 57,892, out of an estimated 373,641 registered voters within the district—a significant drop compared to the nearly 75% turnout observed in last year’s presidential election.

As anticipated, this outcome can be attributed to the conditions surrounding the election, including the tight schedule following the November general poll and the propensity for non-election-year votes to attract solely highly motivated participants.

When analyzed according to the Registrar of Voters' precincts, the majority of communities within District 1 experienced participation from fewer than 30% of their registered voters during the special election. There were only two areas where this trend was reversed: one located in Imperial Beach and another situated in Sweetwater, both recording more than 30% voter turnout.

The highest voter participation was observed in and around the cities of Chula Vista and Imperial Beach, with turnout figures oscillating between approximately 20% at the lower limit up to nearly 30%.

Below you can find an interactive map displaying voter turnout.

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Increased voter participation in those regions might have contributed to McCann and Aguirre distancing themselves from the competition in the initial vote counts reported on election night.

When plotted by voting district, both candidates secured their highest levels of voter backing in areas close to their respective urban centers—McCann garnered substantial support from Chula Vista along with neighboring towns such as Bonita, whereas Aguirre experienced greater approval rates in and around Imperial Beach.

One significant exception to this trend occurred in San Diego’s South Park and Golden Hill areas, where Aguirre was overwhelmingly the top choice amongst those who voted.

The duo failed to secure the highest number of votes in certain sections of District 1 within San Diego city limits, such as portions of San Ysidro and southeastern San Diego, which showed a stronger preference for City Council member Vivian Moreno.

Below you can find an interactive map displaying the distribution of preliminary results from Wednesday.

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Additional updates are anticipated over the next few days (these maps will be continually refreshed as new results become available). Based on current standings on Wednesday, the competition seems likely to culminate in a second round run-off scheduled for July 1, featuring McCann versus Aguirre.

To secure victory without needing a runoff, a contender must obtain at least half of all votes cast—quite challenging for both frontrunners considering the substantial number of outstanding ballots still being processed by the elections office.

The winner of the special election will complete the remaining part of ex-Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas' term, serving until January 2029.

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Genesis Integrates Bloomberg App and Music Service into Vehicle Infotainment System

Genesis-infotainment content

SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) — The upscale automobile division Genesis from Hyundai Motor Group announced on Thursday that they will provide complimentary access to the Bloomberg application along with their exclusive Genesis Music feature for cars featuring their advanced upcoming entertainment systems.

The Bloomberg application will be accessible on all compatible Genesis vehicles. However, Genesis Music won’t come standard with pre-2024 G90 versions and before-renovation GV60 editions. Electrified GV70s will provide this musical feature at a future time.

Users can obtain access to both features through an over-the-air software update without needing to go to a service center.

The Bloomberg application is exclusively offered by Genesis for their vehicles. Customers will have unrestricted free use of this feature until at least October 2026. Additionally, Genesis provides Genesis Music with Dolby Atmos technology aimed at enhancing the in-vehicle auditory environment significantly.

The recent update enables users to easily access content without needing to sign up or create an account," stated a representative from Genesis. "In the future, we aim to further streamline content accessibility and enhance the overall car entertainment experience.

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"Expert Urges Rivers State to Pave the Way for Nigeria's Blue Economy Future" – International Edition (English)

– Urges journalists to lead blue economy awakening

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Port Harcourt — Nigeria is a “sea-blind nation” and Rivers State risks squandering its coastal advantage if it fails to develop a coherent blue economy strategy, maritime expert and Founder, Blue Economy Academy, Mr Ubong Essien, has warned.

Delivering a keynote address virtually at the ongoing 2025 Correspondents’ Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Rivers State Council, Essien issued a scathing critique of the state’s failure to harness its maritime potential, calling for urgent action and journalist-led advocacy to reverse decades of neglect.

“You can’t live next to the Atlantic and remain indifferent to it. You can’t report from Port Harcourt and act like you’re inland. You can’t be coastal and clueless,” Essien said in his address themed “Blue Economy – Starting Steps for Rivers State.”

He characterized Nigeria’s lack of progress in harnessing its ocean resources as "sea forgetfulness," even though the nation boasts an 853 km coastline, abundant marine life, and a crucial strategic location in Western Africa.

Nigeria is a country unaware of its coastal potential. Our fixation on oil has prevented us from seeing an even more substantial resource: the Blue Economy.

Pointing out a significant decrease in U.S. crude imports from Nigeria—from almost one million barrels daily down to merely 5,000 barrels each day by 2020—Essien highlighted that these economic red flags had been evident yet overlooked.

He stated that moment should have served as our alarm to branch out, but instead, we hit the snooze button.

Shifting focus to Rivers State, Essien stated that the state needs to move away from its passive stance and take charge of maritime growth, emphasizing that its geographical position presents not only potential but also a duty.

Rivers State could serve as Nigeria’s hub for the Blue Economy, hosting ports, pipelines, mangrove forests, fishing industries, and innovative ventures. However, if the media doesn’t step up, these prospects may drift away," he stated, urging journalists in the region to transform their roles from mere reporters to "guardians of public consciousness.

"Each journalist in Rivers State who is competent — I'm not joking about the ocean reference — should cover at least two areas, with one being related to the sea," Essien stated.

He pointed out that the Blue Economy overlaps with all areas of journalism coverage: pollution relates to public health stories, port congestion ties into economic issues, maritime insecurity concerns national security matters, and coastal erosion falls under discussions about climate change.

"Covering oceans isn’t just a specialty; it’s essential," he stated, urging for a reconsideration of how we perceive and report on riverside regions.

“The phrase ‘riverine areas’ has become a synonym for poverty and neglect, instead of opportunity and investment. We must reprogram our perception,” Essien stressed.

Essien urged journalists within the state to embrace "Ocean Journalism," emphasizing that the media should not only cover news but also work towards reviving public understanding of the sea’s untapped possibilities.

“Every journalist in Rivers State worth his or her salt—no ocean pun intended—must carry two beats, and one of them must be the ocean. Pollution is a health story. Port congestion is an economic story. Artisanal fishing is a livelihood story. Coastal erosion is a climate story. The ocean runs through every other beat.”

The former Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications to the Director General of NIMASA laid out a five-point blueprint for Rivers State to embrace the blue economy. These include a state-wide ocean literacy policy, coastal infrastructure upgrades, empowering riverine communities, youth upskilling, and media-led public enlightenment.

He emphasized the critical role of journalists in shaping the future, stating: “You are not bystanders. You are the bridge between strategy and society. You are the Fourth C in the 4 Cs of maritime progress—Collaboration, Cooperation, Coordination, and Communication.”

Linking the blue economy to journalist welfare, Essien argued that this emerging sector presents fresh storytelling opportunities and income streams. “There is a role for maritime journalists, port correspondents, blue economy writers, ocean climate reporters, and sustainability media professionals,” he said. “Journalists can monetize expertise, provide consultancy, build niche brands, and diversify income.”

He cautioned that the primary obstacle to advancement isn’t insufficient resources but rather a deficiency in imagination. "What matters most for Rivers State is declaring total combat against its foremost domestic adversary: maritime myopia," Essien stated. "This condition refers to failing to recognize the economic value, ecological influence, innovative possibilities, and workforce opportunities presented by the sea."

He additionally urged for a change in how riverine communities are perceived, frequently regarded as peripheral. "Being riverside shouldn’t be seen as a drawback; instead, it ought to serve as a strategic label—prompting investment, empowerment, development, and prioritization."

As a next step, Essien proposed the launch of a Blue Economy Media Forum in partnership with the Correspondents’ Chapel before the end of 2025, aimed at strengthening journalist involvement in ocean awareness and policy advocacy.

This isn’t merely a keynote; it’s a starting point. Use this moment to mark the end of sea blindness and the dawn of sea boldness. The ocean should no longer be seen as mere scenery but as central to our strategic thinking.

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WhatsApp Siapkan Pilihan Baru untuk Menyimpan Foto dan Video

DIWIDA , JAKARTA - WhatsApp menyediakan pilihan penyimpanan media (foto atau video) terbaru, memungkinkan pengguna menghentikan fitur simpan otomatis bagi konten yang diterima oleh orang lain.

Fitur tersebut diketahui sebagai bagian dari pembaruan kebijakan privasi yang hadir di rilis beta terkini untuk sistem operasi Android.

Pada saat ini, WhatsApp masih terus mengembangkan fitur tersebut.

Walaupun demikian, dalam versi beta yang telah dirilis, ketika digunakan, fitur baru ini akan membolehkan pengguna untuk meningkatkan tingkat keprivadian mereka. Fitur tersebut juga menghindari kemungkinan penerima media tidak bisa menyimpan secara otomatis konten yang dikirim ke perangkat mereka.

Biasanya sebelum adanya fitur terbaru tersebut, WhatsApp secara otomatis akan menyimpan semua jenis media yang diterima oleh pengguna ke dalam ponsel mereka.

Akan tetapi, ketika fitur terbaru diberlakukan, para pengguna akan mempunyai pilihan untuk menghalangi penyimpanan gambar maupun videonya oleh perangkat milik oranglain ke dalam telepon mereka.

Perihal tersebut juga telah diimplementasikan pada pesan yang hilang, namun fitur teranyar ini memungkinkan pengguna untuk menyesuaikannya baik untuk pesan biasa maupun media terkait.

Fitur itu pun bakal menahan ekspor lengkap histori percakapan bagi chat dengan pemakai yang sudah nyalakan aturan terbaru tersebut. Akan tetapi, hal ini tak akan menghalangi forwarding pesannya.

Di samping itu, apabila pengguna menyalakan opsi "pengaturan privasi obrolan terkini", maka para anggota yang sedang berchatting bersama si pengguna tak bisa memakai teknologi Meta AI secara sebarang cara.

Sudah pasti, WhatsApp bisa mengenalkan berbagai elemen tambahan pada fitur terbarunya sementara aplikasi tersebut masih dalam proses pembangunan.

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Elon Musk Pleit voor Livestream van Fort Knox-Goud in Nederlandstalige Belgïe

Key takeaways

• Elon Musk roept op tot livestreaming van de goudreserves van Fort Knox.
• Hij gelooft dat het Amerikaanse volk het recht heeft om hun goud te zien en voorspelt een hoog kijkerspubliek voor zo’n uitzending.
• Huidige en voormalige ministers van Financiën bevestigen de aanwezigheid van goud in Fort Knox door middel van jaarlijkse audits.

Elon Musk, CEO van onder meer Tesla en SpaceX en hoofd van het Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), heeft onlangs zijn steun uitgesproken voor het livestreamen van de goudreserves van Fort Knox. Hij is van mening dat aangezien het goud aan het Amerikaanse volk toebehoort, zij het recht hebben om het te zien. Musk stelt zich een boeiende livestream voor waarbij kijkers het goud uit de eerste hand kunnen zien en het bestaan ervan kunnen bevestigen.

• Musk's interest stems from ongoing speculation about the gold reserves at Fort Knox, particularly as fueled by social media discussions. Both he and President Donald Trump have questioned whether the gold still exists within this highly secure storage facility.

Bezoek in 2017

Hoewel deze zorgen bestaan, hebben zowel de actuele als eerdere Ministers van Financiën consistent gesteld dat het goud in Fort Knox nog steeds aanwezig is. Minister voor Financiën Scott Bessent heeft vermeld dat maandelijks uitgevoerde controles bewijzen dat dit goud echt en aftrekbaar is. Ex-minister van Financiën Steven Mnuchin, die Fort Knox in 2017 bezocht, ondersteunde eveneens de aanwezigheid ervan en legde nadruk op de strenge beveiligingsrichtlijnen waaraan voldaan moet worden.

• Fort Knox huisvest een substantiële hoeveelheid onzuiver goud, met een geschatte waarde van boven de 459 miljard dollar volgens tegenwoordige marktprijzen. Volgens het U.S. Muntkantoor worden alleen kleinere hoeveelheden verwijderd voor tests van zuiverheid tijdens controleonderzoeken en heeft men gedurende vele jaren geen significant transport ervan meegemaakt.

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Meet the Impressive Julia Nesheiwat: Energy Expert, Veteran, and Wife of Trump's National Security Adviser

President Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz says he takes 'full responsibility' for the Signal group chat debacle - but what do we know about his wife, Julia Nesheiwat?

President Donald Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz has taken "full responsibility" for inadvertently adding a journalist from The Atlantic to a Signal group chat discussing war plans in Yemen.

"I take full responsibility. I built the group," Waltz told Fox News last week. He said he wasn't sure how The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg came to be on the chat, but said that "we've got the best technical minds looking at how this happened".

Trump said that he is still confident in Waltz's abilities, telling NBC News that he "has learned a lesson and is a good man".

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However, what insights do we have regarding Mike Waltz's private life—such as his spouse, Dr. Julia Nesheiwat?

What is Julia Nesheiwat's professional history?

Nesheiwat was born in the hamlet of Carmel, New York, and he is one of five siblings, as reported by Arab News.

Her brothers and sisters consist of Jaclyn Stapp, Dina Nesheiwat, Daniel Nesheiwat, and Janette Nesheiwat. The candidate nominated by Trump for the role of United States Surgeon General .

What is Julia Nesheiwat's profession?

Currently, Nesheiwat serves as the vice-president of policy and insights at TC Energy, a major player in the North American energy sector, based on her LinkedIn profile. Additionally, she holds the position of distinguished fellow at the global energy center of the Atlantic Council and is part of the advisory board at Power Edison, which specializes in mobile energy storage systems.

Her spouse isn't the only person with political experience. Nesheiwat boasts more than two decades of public service, focusing on areas such as international energy diplomacy, safeguarding critical infrastructure, defense matters, environmental science, and national security during the Bush administration. Obama and Trump administrations as stated in her bio on the Atlantic Council webpage.

She is additionally a US Army combat veteran who acted as Trump's Homeland Security Adviser between 2020 and 2021. Versatile Nesheiwat spent eight years in the military serving as a military intelligence officer in both Iraq and Afghanistan, according to USA Today. Throughout her tenure, she received a Bronze Star medal prior to departing in 2005 with the rank of captain.

Interestingly, she is also a climate activist. "My first government job and being in the military really opened my eyes to how the environment and climate issues really tie into the nexus of our foreign policy, our economic policies, our national security overall," she explained on the Resources Radio podcast.

How did Julia Nesheiwat meet Mike Waltz?

It's unclear how the couple first met.

Waltz, 51, hasn't been shy about flaunting their relationship on social media though. "Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms across America today, especially my amazing wife, Julia," he wrote in one Facebook post in May 2024. "Thank you for being a source of strength and inspiration to our family."

When did Julia Nesheiwat and Mike Waltz get married?

The lovebirds tied the knot in 2021. "Can't believe it's been two years already!" Waltz wrote in an Instagram post in August 2023. "Thank you, @JuliaNesheiwat for being my best friend, partner, and wife. Happy anniversary!"

Do Julia Nesheiwat and Mike Waltz have children?

Waltz and Nesheiwat have a 3-year-old son named Armand, according to USA Today.

Waltz also has a daughter from a prior relationship, and they seem to have a strong bond. In 2018, he shared a selfie with her along with this caption: "There isn’t another person I’d rather spend my last day canvassing and speaking with voters alongside me." He continued, “Throughout my life, I’ve battled across the globe so that my daughter could thrive in an America that’s secure and protected. Now, I aim to continue fighting in Washington to ensure America remains a land where success knows no bounds for those willing to work diligently and adhere to the law.”

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