Trenton’s Chris Marlo seeks to improve high school baseball arm care

Feature story for WUFT on Trenton High School head baseball coach Chris Marlo, who has gone above and beyond to protect his players from arm injuries.

Published May 14, 2024

‘Jada Strong’: Teenager offers an indomitable spirit for Gators Lacrosse

Companion feature story for WUFT package on Jada Turner.

Published April 3, 2024

Harry Tholen Field: Santa Fe College honors legendary baseball coach

Feature story for WUFT on Santa Fe College renaming its baseball field after former head coach Harry Tholen, who has earned quiet the legacy.

Published February 18, 2024

‘Never again is now’: Irene Zisblatt shares holocaust experience at UF Chabad

Feature story for WUFT on the message of holocaust survivor Irene Zislbatt, 94, who spoke at UF Chabad in January 2024.

Published January 30, 2024

Former Gator A.J. Puk Reflects on College Days, Prepares to Tackle New Role with Marlins

Feature story for WRUF on Miami Marlins relief pitcher and former Florida Gator A.J. Puk.

Published March 19, 2023

BT Riopelle, Dale Thomas, reunite on Gators baseball squad

Feature story for the Independent Florida Alligator on Gators baseball players BT Riopelle and Dale Thomas, who reunited in Gainesville after transferring from Coastal Carolina in successive seasons. 

Published February 6, 2023

Return of CK: Caroline Knop’s impact on Florida volleyball

Feature story for the Independent Florida Alligator on Caroline “C.K.” Knop, the volunteer assistant coach of the UF volleyball team who played for the 2017 Gators squad that reached the national championship match. I dive into her transition from player to coach and how her journey led her back to Gainesville. 

Published November 15, 2022

Strawberries and Javelins: The Double Life of Mark Porter

Feature story for the Independent Florida Alligator on Mark Porter, a javelin thrower for the UF track and field team who is pursuing a PhD in plant breeding. This story reveals how Porter balances both demanding areas of his life and his unorthodox approach to javelin training. 

Published April 18, 2022

Russia-Ukraine conflict hits home for UF Diver Anton Svirskyi

Feature story for the Independent Florida Alligator on Anton Svirskyi, an Ukraine native who is a diver on the University of Florida team. I told the story of how he has dealt with the war in Ukraine and his family’s fight to survive. 

Published March 18, 2022