The Thinker: Jacob Holtz

"Throughout school, myself and others most rely on our family for help. Personally, I consider my friends and teammates family. With my immediate family and sports family both on my side, my education I know is on track. Knowing if I fail or mess up, I always have a teammate or a real family member to fall back on." - Jacob Holtz-Surloff

Experience:   4 Years      Grade:       12      GPA:   3.5

Favorite Subject: 
My favorite subjects of study would definitely be any of the social sciences. Psychology and Philosophy are my top two because they both deal with mindsets and variations of beliefs and possible facts between a whole society. Understanding how one thinks and what they believe inwill always interest me.

Who do you look up to?
Of course I look up to each of my parents and my siblings, though my immediate family are not the only ones who inspire me. On person I will continue to look up to is Jordan Belfort, or best known as the Wolf of Wall Street. Despite his guilty convictions and other past events, he will always be one of the most intelligent men in my eyes since he understood the economy and stock markets completely. Jordan is a self-proclaimed multi-billionaire, but he is also my inspiration to strive and continue growing.

What five-words best describe you?
Charismatic. Reliable. Authentic. Adaptable. Focused.

Favorite Professional Athlete:
Out of any athlete from the variety of sports, Justin Tuck, a currently-retired NFL player tops them all. With motivating words and fundraisers throughout his career and still continuing, he always looks and wants best for his community before anything else. He maintains relationships with all types of people and I find that this is a great athlete, nonetheless, a greater person.

Plans after high school:
After high school, with my AA-degree, I plan to attend a university and major in Criminology and possibly Psychology. With this, I aspire to join a criminal justice-related field, such as becoming an FBI Special Agent.

Top three college choices  
The U
University of FL
University of South Florida

Why are high school athletics an important part of a students education?
 As a veteran to the title of a "Student-Athlete", I find throughout my education and even life, athletics have always kept me on a positive track for a great future. Within many sports, one thing in common with each is the discipline. Each athlete can agree, that despite each trial and tribulation, you stay orderly and respectful knowing someone is always watching. Along with the discipline is the family-feel. My coaches are like parental figures and my teammates are like my siblings. Each and every one of them keeps me on track in school, on the field or the mat, and even in my community.

Why is family involvement an important part of education?
Throughout school, myself and others most rely on our family for help. Personally, I consider my friends and teammates family. With my immediate family and sports family both on my side, my education I know is on track. Knowing if I fail or mess up, I always have a teammate or a real family member to fall back on.

What has been the highlight of your playing high school sports?
In my many sports in high school, precious moments have arisen. One moment that will be forever memorable is making it to Regionals my Sophomore year at the 160-pound weight class. Yet, it wasn't a great placing at only 4th place, though the feeling it having my hand raised and being told I was moving on to the next stage really excited me and pumped me in continuing the sport.

Lady Cobras vs. Lady Indians Volleyball Regional Semi Final

Sanantha KILLane - Student-Athlete Profile

The Samantha KILLane File -

Experience:   Five years     GRADE:        10      GPA:   4.0

Favorite Subject:  My favorite subject is science because I believe it is the most interesting.

Who do you look up to?  I have always looked up to my teammates and coaches. They have always had such an impact on my life and I don't know where I would be without them.

What five-words best describe you?  Five words that best describe me is a leader, a hard worker, funny, caring, and helpful.

Favorite Athlete:  My favorite athlete would have to be Caroline Knop. She plays for the UF volleyball team and is the libero. She always takes charge on the court and is a very funny person. She always makes her teammates feel important.

Plans after high school:  After high school, I plan on going to college and studying to be a marine biologist.

Top three college choices the University of Florida, University of North Florida, Auburn University

Why are high school athletics an important part of a students education?  I think being a student-athlete is very important and teaches you a lot. It teaches you how to prioritize and to manage your time carefully.

Why is family involvement an important part of education?  Family involvement is important because they are always there to support you and treat you with kindness and respect which, is how you should treat your teammates.

What has been the highlight of your playing high school sports?  The highlight of my high school volleyball would have to be making varsity in 9th grade.

10-17-2018 - Lady Greyhounds vs. Lady Jaguars Varsity Volleyball - District Semi-Final

The Taylor Roop File

Student-Atrhlete Profile - Taylor Roop - LPA Girls Varsity Volleyball

AirROOP: Lincoln Park Academy Senior Volleyball Standout Taylor Roop has been an anchor on the Lady Greyhounds Volleyball Team for years!

Experience:   7 Years     GRADE: Grade:       12      GPA:   3.6

Favorite Subject:  Biology - I love learning about the human body.

Who do you look up to?  My Grandmother - She is the strongest person I know and I want to have a perfect family, just like she did. I aspire to be like her one day.

What five-words best describe you?  Loving, selfless, kind, athletic & sweet.

Favorite Professional Athlete:  Simone Biles - She is a strong athlete and has worked hard for everything that she has accomplished. It shows that things are not just given - you have to work for what you want just as she did.

Plans after high school:  After high school, I plan on attending a four-year college/university and study physical sciences.

Top three college choices:  Florida Atlantic, University of South Florida, Florida State University

Why are high school athletics an important part of a students education?  High school athletics are important in a student's overall education because it teaches students teamwork, time management, responsibility, and priorities. They teach things that could not be learned in the classroom.

Why is family involvement an important part of education?  Family involvement is important for a students education because it provides support and students always need an extra push to always know that someone is there for them when they need it.

What has been the highlight of your playing high school sports?  The highlight of the time I've played high school sports is making so many memories and creating strong relationships with my teammates, and being to be able to experience what it is like to be a part of a team - something I will never forget.

Lady Greyhounds vs. Okeechobee Girls Volleyball

Student-Athlete Profile - The Jaden Meizinger File

Jaden Meizinger - Fort Pierce Central Cobras Varsity Football

Grade:  11

School:  Fort Pierce Central

GPA:     3.6

Sports:  Jaden has been playing football for 11 years and wrestling for one year.

Favorite Subject:                              

I love learning about history, our past, our culture, that of others and where we came from and how

far we have come as a society.

I admire:             

Andrew, my physical therapist who has taught me to push through the struggles and obstacles that I 

have faced in life. He has stuck by me, pushing me to challenge myself. He is a role model and because

of him, I am planning to go to college and major in physical therapy to help others.

Words that describe myself:      Hardworking, passionate, loyal, courageous, respectful

Favorite Professional Athlete:   

Russell Westbrook – he plays the game with high intensity and it is always exciting to watch him

play.

Top three college choices:           

Marshall University. Florida Atlantic University, University of Central FL

Showdown Saturday!

Westwood vs. Central this Saturday 10A @ Lawnwood!

One Man Wrecking Machine Trenton Surloff Has Breakout Game as Cobra’s Win Season Opener Under New Head Coach Jeff Camron.

Fort Pierce, FL – August 25, 2018 - At five feet eleven inches tall Fort Pierce Central’s Trenton Surloff may not seem all that intimidating. That is until he slaps on some shoulder pads, a football helmet and steps on the field. The senior, whose hair is measured in feet rather than inches, needed only the first game of the season to put the entire Treasure Coast on notice that he is not “a force” to be reckoned with, he is THE FORCE to be reckoned with.   

The 220-pound Surloff, who sports a kickin’ 3.74 GPA had arguably the best performance of any area football player ever in last nights 19-12 Cobra win on the road against the Lyman Greyhounds.

Five solo tackles – check;
Five assisted tackles – check;
Three tackles for losses – check;
One quarterback sack – check;
Four quarterback hurries – check;
Three fumble recoveries – check;
One offensive touchdown – check;

One defensive touchdown that included stripping the quarterback of the ball and returning it 96 yards – check.

Those are the kind of stats that first year head coach Jeff Carmon could only dream of when he took over a program knowing he would be charged with rebuilding it after two back to back up and down seasons.

“Trenton plays with great heart and intensity. He has the best motor I have seen been around since Brock Miller”, says Camron. And that’s quite a compliment as Miller, a Sophomore Linebacker at NC State and 2016 grad of John Carroll was heavily recruited by schools the likes of Ole Miss, Miami, Florida and Virginia Tech, just to name a few.

“We hired Coach Camron because he is a superstar in the classroom and knew that his mentality would transfer onto the field of play. Not only does he know what it takes to win, but he knows that it’s STUDENT first and athlete second”, says Fort Pierce Central Principal Todd Smith.

Yes, it’s early in the season and most around St. Lucie County have never even heard of Lyman – but that just does not matter as the Central squad took an early lead and held it until the end, never quitting or giving up despite being on the bus for longer than they were on the field during the trip north to Lyman.

Although winning that first game out of the gate as a new head coach had special meaning for Camron, “it was much more special to see the kids rewarded for their hard work”, says the mild-mannered coach.

Next week will see Camron and company travel down to the school he graduated from – South Fork, for a bigger than life test. Then the Cobra’s host Martin County and right after that they face cross-town rival Fort Pierce Westwood where Camron squares off against long his long-time friend Chris Hutchins, whom he (Camron) was an assistant for both at FP Central and John Carroll.

Regardless of the outcome of this season, one thing is for sure though. If Surloff stays healthy and continues to put up the numbers he did last night opponents can count one thing from this one man wrecking machine – CHECKMATE!