SPORTS WRAP
BY WILLIAM HATHAWAY, JR.
Orange native Kelise Woolford was on the national stage this past weekend in which she took part in the United States Junior Competition in Salt Lake City, Utah. The young gymnast will be heading to the gymnastics championships in Tampa, Florida from August 18th thru August 23rd.
Woolford competed at North Stars gymnastics in Boonton, New Jersey at the age of seven years old. At 14, she has taken part in many gymnastic events such as the Regional 7 Level 8 Beam Floor and Bar Championship and the 2nd AA in 2019 Region 7 Champion Floor Bars and Beam. She got first place rankings in every event at the Level 9 regional championship
The 10th grader is affiliated with the Buckeye Gym in Ohio. Her father Anthony Woolford said he was excited for her.
“I feel good. I’m proud of her. This is her dream,” he said.
He also noted Kelise competed in the MJ elite in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
In NFL news, the Miami Dolphins have been docked a 1st Round pick in next year’s draft, and a 3rd Round pick the year after for violating the integrity of the game after reports that the team tampered with Tom Brady and Sean Payton, who were under contract to other teams. Team owner Stephen was also suspended through Oct. 17 and fined $1.5 million.
In MLB trade news, the Yankees recently added outfielder Andrew Benintendi, who takes over for the slumping Joey Gallo, who was then shipped to the Dodgers. However, the biggest moves came from the San Diego Padres, who made deals to acquire coveted young superstar and Home Run Derby Champion Juan Soto, along with Nationals teammate Josh Bell, as well as closer Josh Heder from the Brewers.
Finally, the sports world lost two giants. On July 31, NBA legend Bill Russell passed away at age 88. Then, on August 2, the iconic voice of Vin Scully was gone at the age of 94.
