Check out the top sports moments for the Oct. 24 edition of the Palm Coast Observer!
- Flagler Palm Coast's boys cross country team won the Five Star Conference the morning of Saturday, Oct. 19, in Port Orange. Alex Barneski (17:02.47), Jason Chum (17:11.72) and Connor Reckenwald (17:18.72) placed third, sixth and eighth, respectively. Allen Roberson, since recovered from cancer, had a breakthrough race, running a 28:40.
- FPC cross country's Jada Williams was the top individual finisher at the Five Star Conference Championship. Williams, who led the FPC girls to a third-place finish, completed the 5,000-meter course in 20:01.61 to win first place. In addition, Ayanna Fulton placed fourth with a time of 20:50.97.
- Former FPC star Jimmie Robinson had seven catches for 49 yards and three kick returns for 67 yards in Bethune-Cookman's 35-22 victory over Norfolk State on Saturday.
- Former FPC defensive star Nelson Paul saw playing time in Southern Methodist's 45-21 win over Temple on Saturday, recording one solo tackle against the Owls.
- Matanzas volleyball's season came to an end on Oct. 14 in the district tournament. The Pirates won six games this season.
Ray Boone is the sports editor for the Palm Coast, Ormond Beach and Port Orange Observers. He graduated from the University of Florida in 2017 with a bachelor of science in journalism.
