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Anthony Davis Courtesy photo
Davis played running back and wide receiver for the Sandcrabs.
Taylor Nirschl
Zeli Hayworth Courtesy photo
Crosstown rival day creates a raucous atmosphere of Mainland and Seabreeze supporters. File photo
Seabreeze will honor its fallen soldier
Seabreeze High School will hold a dedication ceremony for alum Staff Sergeant Anthony Davis at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at the school’s main courtyard. The ceremony is open to the public.
Davis, an Army ranger, was killed in action in 2009, at 29 years old, during his sixth combat deployment. He graduated from Seabreeze in 1999 and joined the military the following year. While a Sandcrab, Davis played football, basketball and ran track.
“I think it's amazing that a true home-grown hero who gave his life for his country will be honored in his home town and at his school,” said Candice Kealy, a former classmate who also served on the Daytona Beach Fire Explorers with Davis. “He was a great friend, athlete and true hero.”
Seabreeze soccer programs off to hot starts
Both the Seabreeze Sandcrabs and Lady Sandcrabs reached the region playoffs last season. With 22 games played combined, both teams only share three losses (boys 10-0 and girls 9-2) thus far.
The boys have won 10 straight, including a 2-0 victory over then-undefeated Matanzas. They have won their last three games by a combined score of 12-1.
The Lady Sandcrabs also lost their season opener but have managed to outscore its opponents 46-16. Alauna Neely and Madison Politis each have scored nine goals, and Neely also leads the team with nine assists, followed by Kara Haas’ eight.
Zeli Hayworth wins Punt, Pass and Kick competition
Zeli Hayworth, a Tomoka Elementary student, won first place at the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick Team Championship competition for boys his age on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Jacksonville Jaguar’s game.
If Zeli’s total distance (284 feet) puts him in the Top 4 in the nation, he will get to compete at the national competition, which takes place at the NFL Pro Bowl Saturday, Jan. 29, in Orlando.
Participants compete in a series of competitions, beginning with a local competition, then sectional, with the final at the national competition. National participants should be announced within the next two weeks.
Crosstown basketball day
All four of Seabreeze’s basketball programs will play against crosstown rival Mainland’s teams, starting at noon on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Seabreeze.
JV girls will begin at noon; JV boys at 1:30; varsity girls at 3; varsity boys at 4:30.
Last season, Mainland won all but the final game.
