- April 26, 2024
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Ryan Dudley pitches a perfect throw at Flagler Baseball's opening ceremony. Photo by Jeff Dawsey
Dudley's baseball-size tumor was completely removed. Courtesy photo
Katie Bender signs with her parents on hand.
Casey Schagen, 11, battles with James Yanochko, 13, during the soccer drills. Photo by Brian McMillan
Marisa Canizales, 11, cheers with Ashley Brown, 9.
Get well soon, Ryan!
Riding home from a fishing trip with his father, Frank, a few weeks ago, Ryan Dudley, a Matanzas baseball player, went into a seizure.
“I kept asking him if was OK, and he gave me a thumbs up,” Frank said. Although Ryan was able to recover from his seizure, getting to the hospital, the doctors notified his parents that he had a tumor the size of a baseball in his head. He was then transported to Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital where they performed brain surgery and removed the tumor.
After seven days, Dudley was discharged a week before he was selected as one honorary first pitchers for the Flagler Baseball opening ceremonies. He was told that his condition Less than a 5% chance of ever coming back. He will not be able to play any contact sports for a year, so he has to wait his junior year to play again.
Throughout the journey, the Dudley says they were supported by family, friends, community and the medical personnel who attended Ryan.
Lady Dawgs signs to Agnes Scott
FPC senior Katie Bender recently signed to forward her softball and education career at Anges Scott College in Georgia, and she plans to major in psychology. Bender is a two-year varsity starter and leads the Lady Dawgs in fielding assists with 21.
Starting spring break right
The city of Palm Coast hosted a free clinic with the National Christian College Athletic Association on Mar. 12, at the Indian Trails Sports Complex. About three dozen kids, ages 6-16, were taught fundamentals of basketball, soccer, baseball and volleyball by college athletes and coaches.
Championship flips
The Level 2 division team of Palm Coast Gymnastics placed first all-around at their meet in Jekyll Island, Georgia last month.
Golf to cure cancer
The Legend and the King Unit of the Flagler County Chapter of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is conducting its seventh-annual Golf for a Cure Tournament Saturday, Apr. 2, at Cypress Knoll.
The hosts are seeking potential sponsors from $50-500, which will grant the sponsor various accessories at the tournament. The entry fee for all golfers is $70, and the field is limited to 144 golfers. Various awards and prizes will be given. Call Carol Gorham at 446-9982 for more information.
