Back In The City Beautiful

It's been three years since I've returned to the place I once called home - Orlando, Florida, but when I got the call from Will Cohen, Director of Athletics at The First Academy, I knew right away that I would be heading back for this exciting opportunity. 

The First Academy hosted the inaugural The City Beautiful Invitational last week, entertaining fans with 32 basketball games featuring some of the finest high school programs in Florida and around the country. I had the opportunity to announce all 21 games in their new (and beautiful) Cramer Family Field House, including a double-overtime championship thriller that saw the Centerville (OH) High School Elks emerge victorious over the Boone (FL) High School Braves.

The experience was as educational as it was memorable. I saw some great basketball and learned a few new things about certain NFHS guidelines that I look forward to learning more about. It also wraps up my 2017 announcing year - my busiest yet. Over this last year, I've had the privilege of announcing 136 events, including high school football and baseball state championships, professional baseball, a pep rally, a band contest and a commercial.

I'll have some down time in the new few months, but look forward to getting busy again as baseball season begins to roll back around!