Athletes showed up & showed out in 2024 | Year in Review
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A YEAR OF GREATS
Keys athletes did not disappoint in 2024
It was a big year in Keys sports. Many things happened in the past 365 days, some evoking great joy and some devastating sorrow. Each year brings new and varied talent, and since January, athletes and coaches proved to be adept in a multitude of ways, setting records, earning titles and representing the Keys with pride. Here we look back at the 24 most memorable moments in Keys sports in 2024.
LADIES LIFT THE BAR
Girls weightlifting has been a bright spot in Keys sports since the first Monroe County program opened in Marathon less than a decade ago. In the 2015-2016 season, Fins coach Jessie Schubert took Rachel TorresBrown to states and brought home a silver medal. Each year since, the sport grows in numbers and the athletes stack on the plates, making for one of the most prolific sports in the Keys as far as hardware goes. Now, all three schools have girls weightlifting, and the popularity is on the rise. Last year, in addition to Marathon’s Justice Lee winning dual titles, Jennille Arias of Coral Shores won secondand sixth-place medals, and Ella Dunn and Sierra Earnhardt joined Lee as Dolphin podium members. Dunn won fifth place while Earnhardt won a bronze at states.
Jennille Arias. CONTRIBUTED
LEE BRINGS HOME STATE GOLD
Marathon strongwoman Justice Lee Isom set her goals high last year, then methodically did everything it took to reach them. As a sophomore, she went undefeated in her weight class in girls weightlifting, clinching double gold medals at districts and regionals, then topping her own bests at states to bring home dual gold medals at the FHSAA state championships. Though Coral Shores’ Julian Juvier did it in 2023, Lee is currently the only female Keys athlete to win two gold medals in a single season.
Senior Justice Lee shows off her hardware in her return to MHS.
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fled to the Keys from the frozen mountains of Pennsylvania hours after graduating from college and never looked back. She is a second-generation coach and educator, and has taught in the public school system for over 25 years. She and her husband met at a beginning teacher meeting in 1997 and have three children born and raised in Monroe County. In her free time, McDonald loves flea markets, historical fiction and long runs in the heat.
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grew up in Miami and moved to the Keys in 1997. He has spent the last 25 years teaching physical education and coaching virtually every sport for Florida Keys kids ages 4 to 18. If you are reading this and live or lived in the Florida Keys, he has probably taught, coached, or coached against someone you know.
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CONCHS MAKE IT 15 STRAIGHT
Key West’s wrestling program continued its tradition of success by winning its 15th consecutive district championship. The Conchs crowned eight district champions and sent multiple wrestlers to the state meet. Senior Ralph Riche returned with a fifth-place medal, his second in two years. He will continue his wrestling career at St. Thomas University.
ON THE COVER
For small schools in a 100-mile island chain, Keys athletes made plenty of noise in the state’s upper echelon. Top: AJ Putetti. Second row, from left:
Dylan Ziels, Niks-Davis Suharevskis, Caylaa Makimaa. Third row: Anthony Lariz, Vance Bursa, Layne Smith, Brooke Mandozzi. Fourth row: Ralph Riche, Justice Lee, Ali Wheatley. Photos by Barry Gaukel, Doug Finger, Mark Hedden, Jim McCarthy and contributed images.
KEY WEST LOSES HOMETOWN HERO
One of the greatest losses of 2024 was the tragic death of Key West basketball coach Dexter Butler. Butler left a legacy as a player, teacher, coach and mentor on countless student athletes. His positivity and energy was infectious and he lived his life with the epitome of Conch Pride. Butler’s impact on the entire community was a positive one, and a scholarship was created in his name.
Top: Dexter Butler taught at Horace O’Bryant School and coached KWHS basketball. MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT/Contributed) Bottom: Hundreds gather on March 3, 2024, for a candlelight vigil in memory of teacher and coach Dexter Butler. FLOYD JENKINS/contributed
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MARSHALL CROWNED SPEED KING; LEE OWNS THROWS
Marathon’s Mikail “Jay” Marshall broke the 100- and 200-meter school records at Marathon and beat all of his Monroe County competitors on the track in 2024. Teammates Fabbianho Louis Jeune and Mason Buxton broke the school records in triple jump and javelin, respectively. Mikkel Ross set a school record in the 3,200-meter run, and Cami Wrinn did the same in the 400 hurdles. In the field events, Daysi Williams cleared the bar for a new record in high jump and strongwoman Justice Lee dominated the throwing events. She set records in javelin, shot put and discus and brought home a fourth-place medal in shot put at the state meet.
CONCHS DAZZLE ON THE DIAMOND
Key West is synonymous with excellence on the diamond, and 2024 was no outlier. Five Conchs signed to play at the collegiate level: Anthony Lariz, University of Central Florida; Felix Ong, University of Florida; Jacob Burnham, Boston College; Hunter White, Inspiration Academy; and Steel Mientkiewicz, Georgia Highlands College. The Conchs fought to the regional semifinals after one of the toughest schedules in high school baseball in the country.
Left: The Key West Conchs earn their 15th straight district wrestling championship. Right: Ralph Riche, left, and coach Chaz Jimenez revel in Riche’s fifth-place medal at states. Photos contributed.
TRACK RECORDS FALL AT KEY WEST HIGH
Conchs broke records on the track and in field events in 2024. Grace Andrew set a record in the 400 hurdles for the Lady Conchs. On the boys side, Suharevskis Niks-Davis claimed a pair of school records – the first in 400 intermediate hurdles and the second in pole vault, in which he won a bronze medal at states. Jean Louis broke the shot put record by more than 3 feet, and Peyton Zubieta and Shane Lavallee both broke the record in javelin, with Zubieta’s longest toss taking over the No. 1 spot in the history books.
Grace Andrew. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly
Mikail ‘Jay’ Marshall. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
Clockwise from top: Hunter White, Jacob Burnham, Felix Ong, Steel Mientkiewicz. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly
CORAL SHORES BASEBALL SENDS TWO TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The Hurricanes had a strong season on the diamond, winning 10 games, including an all-out pitching duel with Marathon. The team made it all the way to the FHSAA 3A District 16 semifinals. Two athletes, Zeke Myers and Grayden Ross, signed to continue their careers at the next level. Myers was recruited by Freed-Hardeman University and Ross signed his letter of intent with Columbia International University.
Zeke Myers & Grayden Ross. JOY SMITH/Keys Weekly
Key West’s competitive cheer squad earned a trip to states after a strong showing at regionals. CONTRIBUTED
KEYS’ ONLY COMPETITIVE CHEER SQUAD REPRESENTS AT STATES
Coach Ariana Corsi and the Key West competitive cheer team hit their moves at regionals to secure an at-large bid to the state championship meet in Lakeland. The Lady Conchs placed seventh in the small, non-tumbling division with a difficult performance they perfected throughout the season. Though all three public high schools have cheerleading squads, only Key West has an FHSAA-sanctioned competition team which goes head-to-head against other squads as they are judged in areas such as stunting, choreography and crowd appeal.
UPPER KEYS LEGEND UNRETIRES HIS WHISTLE
When Coral Shores found itself without a baseball coach last spring, it didn’t take long to find a perfect fit for the job. Tony Hammon has been a fixture in Upper Keys sports since 1972, when he became Coral Shores’ second-ever baseball coach. In 1974, he started Island Christian School and the following year started sports there as well. Hammon coached baseball, football, basketball and soccer at some point or another in his long career, hanging up his whistle six years ago for what he thought would be a quiet retirement. That is, until 2024, when his community needed him to fill a role for which he was uniquely qualified. Hammon will continue on as an assistant coach this season, explaining that “It’s a lot harder to run a practice at 75 than it is in your 20s.”
Tony Hammon. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
CONCH LACROSSE DOES A 180
After winning just two games one season earlier, Conchs head coach Alberto Piceno and the Key West boys lacrosse team turned things around. The team finished the season 11-4, winning over 60% of their faceoffs and scoring 137 goals in 2024. Senior standout Mack Hill signed on to further his career at Quincy University.
After leading his team to an 11-4 finish, senior star Mack Hill will continue his career at Quincy University. MARK HEDDEN/Keys Weekly
FINS CLAIM FIRST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
According to head coach Joey Gonzalez, the Marathon Dolphins entered the South Florida Baseball Conference roughly 17 years ago, when Miami Country Day School founded it. The conference is composed of eight to 10 non-recruiting teams across South Florida, and prior to the 2024 season, Marathon had made it to the finals four other times, though a title eluded them. The fifth time was a charm for Gonzalez and the Dolphins, as they finally won the conference cup after an impressive 18-6 season which culminated in pitcher Dylan Ziels signing to Palm Beach State after a stellar high school career at Marathon.
The 2024 Marathon Dolphins finally broke through a formidable barrier to end their season as conference champions. CONTRIBUTED
ROSS EARNS HONORS PAIRING ATHLETICS WITH ACADEMICS
Mikkel Ross was one of Marathon’s most decorated athletes, making state appearances in cross country, weightlifting and track and field. But Ross’ prowess did not end with her athletic gifts; she excelled in the classroom, too. Ross was selected as one of just 24 student-athletes across the state to be awarded with the Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team, a prestigious recognition program run in tandem with the FHSAA. Ross is the fifth Marathon athlete in four years to earn the award.
Mikkel Ross. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
TOMMY ROBERTS GETS REVAMP
BASILICA ADDS VARSITY PROGRAMS
2024 marked the first year since Island Christian School closed its doors that the Keys had four varsity teams in a sport. After successful junior varsity campaigns at Basilica School with their volleyball and basketball programs, the Mariners added a fourth Monroe County team to girls volleyball and boys basketball, with plans in the works for more as the school expands.
The Basilica School Mariners celebrate an earned point against Key West in early September. MAICEY MALGRAT/Keys Weekly
Opened in 1955, Key West’s football stadium went unnamed until it found a worthy namesake. In 1988, after the passing of the beloved principal Tommy Roberts, the field had its moniker. Roberts taught and coached at Key West High for over 30 years, finally landing his dream job as principal but tragically passing away in his first year at the helm. Key West High athletics historian Judd Wise called Roberts “infectiously positive and the dream administrator” due to Roberts’ dedication to the job. The stadium, long in need of refurbishment, got just that, reopening in 2024 with new bleachers capable of seating 3,100 loyal fans as well as new locker rooms, grass, goalposts and a training facility. The press box and concession stand are now expansive and state-ofthe-art, giving the Conchs a home stadium they can be proud of.
Then: Tommy Roberts Memorial Stadium takes shape in 1955. DON PINDER/Contributed
HURRICANES CLINCH FIFC TITLE
Coral Shores football had one of the greatest seasons in school history, winning eight games and securing the Florida Independent Football Conference. Senior AJ Putetti crossed into the end zone 22 times, the most in the Keys in 2024, and accumulated 1,973 all-purpose yards, 1,288 of which were on the ground. The seniorladen squad also managed to stretch the Hurricanes’ Battle of the Keys total win margin to 30-25 in their favor.
Coral Shores senior AJ Putetti racked up 1,973 yards under the lights this fall.
DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
HOLLY NAMED TO ELITE ROSTER
Coral Shores’ gridiron great Eddie Holly earned one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon a high school football player when he was selected to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) All-Star Team. Holly was chosen for his stellar performance on the field in 2024 and became only the second Monroe County player in history to take the field in the FACA All-Star Game, which was held in the Villages. Players need to be nominated by their region, then are voted on to make the cut. Holly racked up 134 total tackles in 2024, 22 of which were for a loss.
Eddie Holly. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
| Now: The revamped stadium reopened in 2024. CONTRIBUTED
FIGHTING CONCHS CLAIM PLAYOFF VICTORY
After a pair of early-season losses, the Conchs found themselves in an uphill battle to make it to the FHSAA 3A playoffs, but that’s just what they did. Key West surpassed several milestones on their trek toward the postseason, including win number 400 for the program and number 70 for head coach Johnny Hughes. The Fighting Conchs won their first playoff game since 1995 and ended with an 8-4 record, their best in a decade. Senior Jaden Fox had 21 touchdowns, leading the Conchs with 1,731 rushing yards and scoring an incredible 132 points for Key West, while fellow senior Jayden Gist reeled in five interceptions in 2024.
Jayden Gist, left, and Jaden Fox. MAICEY MALGRAT/Keys Weekly
MARATHON MAKES WAVES IN RURAL DIVISION
Marathon moved to the 1A Rural classification in 2024 and would have made the playoffs had a pair of storms not pared down the bracketing. Senior Fabbianho Louis Jeune racked up 1,131 yards and found himself second in Rural in field goals made and total points scored. He was third in total kicking points and extra points. The volleyball team also benefited from the reclassification, making it to the district championship match in their first season playing in the new division.
Marathon’s volleyball team made their mark in the rural classification, earning a trip to the district championship. BARRY GAUKEL/Keys Weekly
LADY ’CANES GO ON A RAMPAGE
Coral Shores’ volleyball team had a standout season, finishing 12-2 in 2024. The team was without a coach during the preseason, but once Jarrod Mandozzi picked up the reins, they did not lose a single match in August or September, going on an 11-game win streak that did not end until the ’Canes faced larger Key West in early October.
The Lady Hurricanes brought home nothing but Ws in August and September, ripping off an 11-game win streak to start the season. CONTRIBUTED
In just his first year in the sport, Aaron Lykins made it all the way to states after claiming district gold in diving. DOUG FINGER/ Keys Weekly
’CANES’ DREAM TEAM MAKES STATE APPEARANCE
Coral Shores sent five aquatic athletes to the state competition this season. Layne Smith, Abbie Sargent, Allegra Fucaraccio and Sofia Figueredo worked together to form a formidable relay team, while Aaron Lykins represented the Hurricanes in the 1-meter diving competition.
Allegra Fucaraccio and Olivia Figueredo formed the Hurri-
fearsome foursome that earned a shot at the state meet. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly
MARATHON CROSS COUNTRY EXTENDS STREAK
In 15 years as Marathon’s head cross country coach, Jim Murphy has transformed the school’s program into one of the best in the state. In 2024, Marathon’s boys and girls teams both qualified for the state championships – the seventh consecutive appearance for the girls and 10th for the boys. Murphy announced recently that he is stepping down from the position, marking the end of an era at Marathon High School.
Caylaa Makimaa, left, and Naima Thomas are Key West’s first duo to individually qualify for the state meet in a single year. CONTRIBUTED
KEY WEST CROSS COUNTRY MAKES A STATEMENT
In the past few seasons, Key West’s girls cross country team has been steadily improving, much to the credit of head coach Keara McGraw and a solid core of dedicated athletes willing to go the extra mile to reach a goal. This season, two athletes earned an at-large bid to the state meet for the first time in school history. Caylaa Makimaa and Naima Thomas represented the Conchs in Tallahassee, finishing their senior season at the highest level and reaching their preseason goals.
BURSA RUNS DOWN A DREAM
Dolphin distance specialist Vance Bursa already had multiple years of state appearances, a state medal and a 7 Mile Bridge Run win prior to toeing the line at the FHSA 1A State Cross Country Championships in November, where he claimed ninth place and a PR of 16:05 – just six seconds off Jonathan Pitchford’s school record set in 2018. But he didn’t stop there; Bursa was invited to the Garmin Nationals in Alabama, where he competed against the best 18-and-under runners in the nation. There, he finished in the top 100, crossing in 15:46, making him the fastest Dolphin on land.
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Under the leadership of coach Jim Murphy, pictured in black, small-town teams from Marathon have earned their stripes at the state level in cross country. RICK MACKENZIE/Contributed
Vance Bursa takes a trip to the podium after a ninthplace finish at states. RICK MACKENZIE/Contributed
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The Housing Authority of the City of Key West now hiring the following positions: Administrative Asst. to Executive Director, Resident Care Supervisor with min. 3 yrs. experience of an LPN, Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Worker. To apply, please contact Human Resources at: martinezm@kwha.org or 305-296-5621. Applications are available at the Administrative Office located at 1400 Kennedy Dr., Key West, FL 33040 or online at www. kwha.org - EOE & Drug Free Work Place. This opportunity is covered under Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968
Serve/Bartend on the ocean! The Cabana Club, an ocean front private swim club is seeking a customer service-oriented Server/Bartender. Serve on pool deck, beach and/ or bar lounge. Open year round, 9:30am7pm daily. Full time/ Part time. Small friendly staff. Above average hourly wage plus tips. Apply in person at 425 E. Ocean Dr. Key Colony Beach or call 404-2193359 and ask for Dave.
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD FOR ONLY $25/WEEK FOR UP TO 5 LINES OF COPY. CALL 305-743-0844 TODAY!
HOBBIES/COLLECT.
PRIVATE COLLECTOR
WANTS Rolex, Dive Watches and Pilot Watches. Old Model Military Clocks & Watches. Call 305-743-4578
HOUSING FOR RENT
2 BR / 1 BA unfurnished apartment for rent in Key Largo. $1,500/ month includes utilities. F/L/S Please Text: 786559-5494 or Email: apmz57@yahoo.com
Studio with Queen size bed available in Marathon. Furnished, kitchen, dining, newly renovated. No pets. $1,299 + utilities F/L/S 305-610-8002
2 BR/2BA unfurn. apt. for rent in Key Largo. W/D $1,600/monthall utilities included. F/L/S 305-504-1757 RENTED IN LESS THAN ONE MONTH!!!
FOR SALE 2018 40’ Phaeton X5H, Factory ordered, 450hp Cummins, Diesel Pusher 10kw w/Onan Generator, 39k miles, 4 Slides, 4 TVs. Loaded with extras. Can be seen by appointment in Marathon, FL. Asking $225,000. Call or text Jerry at 305-664-1286 Email: LC1082@comcast.net
STORAGE AVAIL.
Gated
LIVE IN PARADISE AND SEE DOLPHINS PLAY EVERYDAY!
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER is a fun, environmentally friendly non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation specializing in education, research, and rescue of marine mammals.
We have the following openings available. Please scan the QR code to visit the careers page on our website.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE
(Full-Time, Permanent)
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
(Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent)
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
(The position is for one year initially, with a possibility of renewal contingent on performance and mutual satisfaction.)
DRC seeks to provide for the well-being of its employees by offering a competitive total package. DRC currently offers a 401k retirement plan, medical benefits, HSA account, paid holidays, vacation, sick and an employee assistance program. DRC also provides life and disability insurance at no cost to the employee.
COME JOIN THE FAMILY!
Email your resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org. EOE
DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER
58901 O/S Hwy - Grassy Key, FL
Teaching... Learning... Caring
SYSTEMS ANALYST HARDWARE
Starting pay rate for this position, depending on qualifications and experience: $102,164 - $105,024/annually
For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com. KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.
Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
AUTO DIESEL VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Starting
KEYS is
KEYS
Certain
The Moorings Village is seeking friendly, self motivated, team players for the position:
FRONT DESK
Competitive salary and great bene ts. Previous hospitality experience required. Weekends are a must. Job Types: Full-time
Please email your resume to Sara@MooringsVillage.com or call the reception o ce at 305.664.4708
Hospital
Keys Energy Services, in Key West, Florida, is accepting applications for the following position in its Engineering Department:
APPRENTICE AUTO MECHANIC
Starting
For more information, including job duties and required qualifications, and to apply for the job, please visit their website at www.KeysEnergy.com.
KEYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KEYS promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.
resume to: turtlehospital@turtlehospital.org
Certain service members, veterans, the spouses and family members of service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment, and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
JOIN A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT HELPING PEOPLE COPE AND CHANGE FOR 52 YEARS!
We provide Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Programs to the Florida Keys community while valuing and rewarding our employees.
KEY LARGO
Lead Certified Recovery Peer Support Specialist Peer Support Specialist Advocate (PT, FT)
KEY WEST
Case Manager (Adult, Child)
Prevention Specialist (HIV & Children)
MARATHON
Care Coordinator (PT)
Driver – PT (CDL not required)
RN/Licensed Practical Nurse (FT/PT) Advocate (PT)
Prevention Specialist
*Behavioral Health Technicians – 3 shifts (FT/PT)
*Support Worker (Assisted Living, PT)
*Night Monitor (Assisted Living - Free Housing)
*No experience required for this position. Will train. A caring heart & helpful hands necessary.
Background and drug screen req. EEOC/DFWP COMPETITIVE
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS!!! Apply at guidancecarecenter.org
Search Employment/Portal/Location/zip THE GUIDANCE/CARE CENTER, Inc.
OPENINGS AVAILABLE
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE OPENINGS
- Medical Assistant 1, Upper Keys Internal Medicine, $5k Bonus
