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Israel supporters’ push for fascism hits bump in Toronto suburbThe entire five-senior member class that helped Wicksburg’s softball team to a state title this past spring is now college bound to play softball at the next level. The final three seniors – pitcher Natalie Cole, shortstop Tylaya Lingo and first baseman/outfielder Ella Grace Kelley – made it official Thursday during a signing ceremony at the Wicksburg High School gym. All three are headed to Gulf Coast Community in Panama City, Fla. Earlier this week, Dahlia Ganz signed with Chipola College in Marianna and Sarah Turvin with Wallace College in Dothan. “They made a huge difference (for us),” Wicksburg head coach Josh Cox said of his seniors. “It is a great class coming through and all are great kids too.” Wicksburg softball players (left to right) Ella Grace Kelley, Tylaya Lingo and Natalie Cole smile during a signing ceremony on Thursday at the Wicksburg High gym. The three have all signed to play softball at Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Fla. While good friends and teammates both at Wicksburg and with the Alabama Fury travel ball team, Cole, Lingo and Kelley didn’t plan to go to the same college for their academic and athletic careers. “It just happened,” Cole said. “It was just God’s plan for each of us.” Lingo said the three going to the same school helps alleviate anxiety in going to a new program. “Going down there with both of them doesn’t feel so scary because you will have two teammates that you played with before,” Lingo said. “Going down with both of them is amazing.” Kelley added, “We are so super excited to go down there and play together.” The three played key roles in Wicksburg’s state title in the spring. Cole was the winning pitcher during the 10-0 state championship game win over Thorsby, firing a three-hit shutout with eight strikeouts and one walk over six innings. Kelley had two hits and Lingo reached base twice – on a bunt and a hit by pitch – and scored two runs during the title game. The three had strong seasons overall. Kelley and Lingo sparked the offense as the No. 1 and No. 2 hitters in the lineup, while Cole was one of Wicksburg’s dominating pitchers. All three received postseason accolades. Cole was named the Class 2A Player of the Year in the state by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and along with Lingo was named first all-state team. Lingo was a Dothan Eagle Super 12 selection and both Cole and Kelley were honorable mention Super 12. The three, who helped Wicksburg to a 42-12-1 record in winning the state title, go to a Gulf State program that has a history of winning. Last year’s team, led by head coach Scott Thomas and assistant coach Brittany Crowson, went 40-15. Kelley ready to focus on softball A three-sport athlete and a cheerleader at Wicksburg, Kelley is ready to focus on one sport in college. Kelley “While it is super hard to hang up my volleyball shoes and basketball shoes, I am super excited to go there and be able to focus on softball,” Kelley said. “I think it will help me get better.” Located a few miles from the beaches of Panama City, Gulf Coast was always a point of interest for Kelley, but said the decision to attend was sealed during a campus recruiting visit. “Growing up, I loved the beach – it is my favorite place to be,” Kelley said. “It had always been at the top of my list of where I wanted to go, but the moment I went down and met Coach Thomas and Coach B and (saw) the program they have built down there, I knew it was meant to be for me.” As Wicksburg’s lead-off hitter, Kelley batted .414 last year over 55 games and had a .494 on-base percentage plus four homers, 53 runs scored and 36 runs batted in. She also drew 22 walks and struck out only three times in 160 plate appearances. “I go into the box with a mindset of helping my team out whether that is moving a runner or getting a bunt down,” Kelley said. “Anything I can do to help them is my goal. I don’t up there for myself, I go up for my team. The strongest thing about me is I am able to put the bat on the ball more times than not. I don’t strike out a bunch.” Consistency and leadership have been two traits of Kelley, said Cox. “Ella Grace has been a consistent player,” Cox said. “She is a senior who has been at Wicksburg all of her life. She is a leader by example. She will always try to do things the right way when we are between the lines.” Kelley said she was thankful for the Wicksburg community. “This is my home,” Kelley said. “I have always said it was going to be super hard walking away from here. This place is everything to me. The people here are better than anyone you will ever meet – the families, the community. It makes me super happy to give back to them. Everything they did for me was noticed and I am thankful for it.” Family feeling key to Lingo Lingo said a family atmosphere at Gulf Coast helped sway her decision to play for the Commodores’ program. Lingo “The campus is beautiful,” Lingo said. “The coaches are really great coaches – coach Thomas and coach B – in how they act like family made me fall in love with them.” Lingo admitted signing to play college softball was a special feeling. “It feels surreal,” Lingo said. “It doesn’t feel real right now. It is probably one of the most exciting things that could happen to me.” In addition to softball, Lingo also plays volleyball and basketball and is a cheerleader at Wicksburg. She transferred to the school from Houston Academy prior to her junior year. “It wasn’t hard fitting in because they were so loving and caring,” Lingo said of her teammates. “They always are working to get better with each other. If we are competing, it is more like family competing together.” Lingo is a dual threat at the plate as the team’s No. 2 hitter. “My bunting and my speed are my top things,” Lingo said. “Usually, I see how everybody is playing (defensively), and I will lay down a bunt or do whatever the team needs to get a runner over. I will try anything to get on the bag and use my speed.” Over 47 games last year, Lingo hit .547 (58 hits in 106 at-bats) and had a .602 on-base percentage with four homers, 48 runs scored and 33 runs batted in. She also stole 21-of-21 bases and was hit by 11 pitches. “She is really good at small ball and she can also hit the deep ball, so she can take that big cut or lay down that bunt,” Cox said. “She played shortstop and that was a spot we needed. She came in at the right time to fill that void. She is a great all-around athlete.” Cole delivers as pitcher Following a state runner-up season in 2023, Wicksburg’s Cox was concerned about pitching with two main starters back – Ellie Cox and Ganz. Cole, a transfer from Providence Christian, eased his concerns. Cole “When you are trying to eat up innings and get there (to the state tournament), you have to have that extra (third) arm and Natalie filled that spot,” Cox said. “She came in and was a great pitcher for us. Her and Ellie (Cox) are great friends and it just really clicked.” In 25 pitching appearances, Cole amassed a 17-3 record, 1.10 earned run average, 0.67 WHIP (9 walks/68 hits in 114 2/3 innings) plus 200 strikeouts to only nine walks. Cole hit .279 and an on-base percentage of .409 on offense, but pitching, though, is her forte. “That is what I love the most,” Cole said. “I have worked hard with pitching all my life. “My best pitches are definitely my curveball and probably my rise ball.” Like her teammates, Gulf Coast’s proximity to the beach as well as the Commodores coaches were reasons for her choosing the program. “Well, it is at the beach,” Cole responded when asked about her decision. “When coach Thomas and coach B talked to me, I really felt that was the place that I needed to be. After a lot of prayer, I knew that was where I was supposed to be.” Though a transfer, Cole said she immediately felt at home at Wicksburg. “Everybody welcomed me like family,” Cole said. “It felt like I known all of them. Everybody was so sweet to me. I just love it.” Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox!After-hours movers: Zscaler, Honeywell, Microchip Technology and moreRock Island continued its early season success with an 83-46 victory over the Chicago-based Bowen Boilermakers early Saturday afternoon on Day 2 of the Rock Island Thanksgiving Tournament. The Rocks shot 75 percent from the field in the first half and their defense caused 17 turnovers in a well-rounded performance. “We came out and I felt like we did do what we needed to do,” Rock Island head coach Marc Polite said. “We got off to a slow start, but once we settled down, we were able to get some distance.” Bowen is part of the Chicago Public Blue South Conference and finished last season second in the conference with a 21-11 record. However, the Boilermakers have now started the season 0-3. The Rocks pressured the Boilermakers early and often, forcing Bowen to cough up the ball 14 times in the first half with typical Rock Island fullcourt press. The stifling Rocks’ defense did not allow much breathing room for any Bowen offensive player. The Boilermakers solely relied on senior Rae’Qwon Rogers, who scored 17 of Bowen’s 27 first half points, mostly on one-on-one isolation play. Rogers only had two points after halftime. “Bowen is a tough cover,” Polite said. "Whenever a team like them has five guards that they can put on the floor that can dribble and are aggressive with the ball, it really tests our defensive principles. I thought we made some good adjustments after they got rolling in the first quarter.” Bowen took a narrow two-point lead (11-9) with just over four minutes left. The Rocks then turned up the intensity on the defensive side of the ball, ending the quarter on a 13-5 run. Rock Island also shot the ball at a blistering pace in the first quarter, nailing nine of their first 13 attempts, including three-point plays by juniors Avian Thomas and Lawson Zulu. “I felt like we came out strong,” Thomas said. “It was a little sloppy in the beginning, but we came together as a group and stuck with each other and still believed in each other throughout the game.” Thomas had 15 points, with Zulu leading all Rocks with 17 points. The Rocks continued their offensive dominance in the second quarter, ending the first half by converting their last nine shots. Eight of those were either transition layups on Bowen turnovers, or layups in the half-court offense off beautiful assists. “We finally got into a rhythm,” Polite said. “We are a rhythm-based team, and I thought we strung together some possessions that we were indicative of what we were trying to do on the offensive end. I felt like we had two or three stretches where we had some great offensive rhythm and moved the ball around.” “I feel like our aggressiveness leads to our offense,” Thomas added. "When we are hitting wide open shots, we are a tough team to beat.” The Rocks were comfortably ahead at halftime, leading 49-27, and ended the half on a 19-7 run. “That is a big testament to our offense,” Polite said. "I thought we moved the ball well. We have guys who are ball-tough. With teams like Bowen and Dyatt on Friday, they really get after you, and we have to be tough and strong with the basketball.” Rock Island had an amusing moment halfway through the third quarter. Senior Jae’Vion “Juice” Clark-Pugh split the Boilermaker defenders with a monstrous one-handed dunk. The problem was that the ball popped straight up, and Clark-Pugh used his off-hand to dunk the ball again while still hanging on the rim. “I did not think ‘Juice’ was going to grab the ball and put it back in,” Thomas said. “If he had let go, I think the ball would have gone in. But that made us all laugh, and that is what he brings to the team. He is an energetic, big, fun guy and we love him.” “Juice is an athletic kid,” Polite said of that moment. “I thought he played his best game thus far. He played a really complete game. I thought he finished well and played good defense and rebounded the ball well. For us to be successful this year, we are going to need some games like this from him.” Clark-Pugh had 15 points, with all his baskets coming from around the rim. It was not all good news for the Rocks. In the late stages of the third quarter, Rocks’ glue guy and senior Isaiss Duarte went for a layup, with the Rocks up 68-27. Duarte fell hard on his right wrist and was in obvious pain. He immediately went to the locker room with the Rock Island trainer and did not return. “Duarte has to get an X-ray and figure out what is going on,” Polite said. “I think initially, it maybe felt a little bit worse than what it was, but we are hoping to get positive.” Duarte had seven points before leaving with the injury. “’Zay’ is our energy guy,” Thomas said. “He brings in that defense and tenacity, and we are going to miss him. Hopefully, we can have him back by next week, and I think Deven Marshall is going to come in and fill that role. He has been playing really well in this tournament.” The Rocks closed the tournament with a game against Rockridge (2-1) on Saturday night. Details were not available at press time. A full story will be published on Monday. The Rockets fell in a hard-fought, defensive mid-afternoon game against Dyatt, 54-43 on Saturday. “We are a next-man-up. That has always been our philosophy,” Polite said. “We have other guys whare are going to have to step in to contribute and cover some of his stuff. Duarte does so much for us.” Thomas is greatly anticipating Saturday night’s game. “Rockridge is a tough opponent,” Thomas said. "If we play together as a team and throw the first punch like we have been doing over the past three games, we can get out early and run away with this game.” Sent weekly directly to your inbox! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

Australia's Social Media Ban Gets Support From Senate CommitteeAfifeh Saeidavi says she is paralysed by nightmares that she and her family will be persecuted by the Iranian government if forced to return. The mother-of-two is a social worker and collects blood as a phlebotomist in Sydney. Despite living in Australia for more than a decade, Labor's new migration laws have amplified her fears of being deported. Saedavi, her husband and their then-five-year-old son — who is now 17 — arrived in Australia by boat in 2012. After being detained on Christmas Island, they were transferred to the mainland the following year. They live in a constant state of uncertainty, forced to renew their bridging visas every six months. Now, Labor's new suite of migration laws has exacerbated their fear of being separated from Saidavi's youngest son, who was born in Australia. 'Families are going to be ripped apart': Labor's 'brutal' migration law trio, explained "He always says, 'It does not make sense to me. I am counted as an Australian, but you are not accepted here'," she told SBS News. "We are living in stress again," she said, explaining how scared her 11-year-old son is by the prospect of losing his family. She said her family, who were part of Iran's Arab minority, was persecuted by the government. "We ran away from pain, from lack of safety and insecure life to go through this. It's such an inhumane and unfair procedure." The 42-year-old fears Labor's new migration laws have the power to "destroy" lives and is urging the government to reverse the bills passed on Thursday. With the support of the Coalition, Labor passed three amendments to the Migration Act this week, which included strengthening the government's ability to remove non-citizens and pay third countries to take refugees. The amendments cast the future of tens of thousands of people living in Australia into doubt. When taking into account those on bridging visas, in immigration or community detention as well as those released due to the High Court's 2023 ruling that indefinite immigration detention was unlawful, as many as 80,000 people are at risk of removal. Without any guarantees around safety, Saedavi worries the country she and her family could be deported to would force them back into detention-like conditions. Credit: Supplied "I've always been told your country is not safe to go back, so if not, what is the reason to keep me in limbo ... to separate families ... I call it anti-human and anti-refugee," she added. Under the new legislation, the government will also be able to designate a "removal concern country", effectively banning all visa applicants from the country if it refuses to take back deportees. If a person on a bridging visa doesn't comply with the new removal direction, they could face a minimum of 12 months and up to five years in prison. The bills are the government's response to last year's High Court ruling , which found that people could not be detained indefinitely if there was no chance of being returned to their country of origin in the reasonably foreseeable future. 'Set up to fail': Number of visas cancelled on character grounds increases tenfold in last decade Anthony Albanese defends migration legislation The new migration laws have been described as "draconian" and "brutal" by independent MPs and human rights groups. Advocates warn the changes will have devastating consequences for refugees and those seeking protection in Australia. Asylum Seekers Centre CEO Frances Rush said the legislation was "cruelty codified" after it passed the Senate on Thursday. "This is a heartbreaking outcome for the people targeted by these bills, who will feel it profoundly," she said. 27/11/2024 07:04 Play "This is monumentally out of step with Labor’s election platform for a humane and compassionate approach to refugees." Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the three bills on Friday, stating his government had "inherited an immigration system not fit for purpose". "We are a government that wants an inclusive Australia that stands up for that, but we understand as well that our migration system needs to be robust and needs to be not manipulated," he told reporters. When pressed as to what countries will be listed on the removal direction and whether Australia will ensure it only deports non-citizens to signatories of the refugee convention, his answer was brief: "We'll implement our legislation". Source: AAP / Lukas Coch Last year, Labor fulfilled a key election promise to allow 19,000 refugees a permanent residency pathway . Saeidavi and her family are among thousands still stuck on temporary visas. She hopes the government will consider reversing the migration bills so her sons, who both love playing football, can remain in Australia stress-free with their friends and community. "Labor, you have always been a hope for us. Do not destroy this hope ... you are giving a lot of power to others to mess up and destroy our life." With additional reporting by Niv Sadrolodabaee in collaboration with SBS Persian.

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The lack of adequate funding has left many of Levuka’s historic buildings in disrepair, says Special Administrator Nemani Bulivou. He claims that dilapidated structures frequently greet visitors to Levuka, undermining Levuka’s potential as a major tourism destination. Bulivou says the council is grappling with limited funding and unclear responsibilities for maintaining the town’s heritage assets, including over 22 buildings and 11 monuments that date back over a century. Bulivou says the council has identified a need for improved macro-level coordination between local and national agencies. Bulivou highlighted this while making submissions before the Standing Committee on Social Affairs.Egyptian Ambassador Mohamed El-Gamal presented his credentials to Malian Transitional President Assimi Goïta on Saturday, following an official ceremony at the presidential palace in Bamako. The presentation underscored the strong historical relationship between Egypt and Mali and highlighted Egypt’s commitment to supporting Mali’s development. During the ceremony, Ambassador El-Gamal conveyed greetings from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to President Goïta. He emphasised Egypt’s dedication to cooperation across Africa, citing the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. Ambassador El-Gamal stressed Egypt’s readiness to bolster Mali’s national institutions and enhance collaboration in political, security, economic, and cultural spheres. President Goïta, in turn, asked that his regards be passed to President A-Sisi . He congratulated Ambassador El-Gamal on his new appointment and expressed gratitude for Egypt’s prominent role in Africa and its continued support for Mali, particularly in addressing challenges like terrorism and extremism. He noted the significant positive impact of the strong bilateral relationship on mutual interests and regional stability. Four days prior to the credential presentation, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop met with Ambassador El-Gamal. Minister Diop praised Egypt’s leading role in Africa and its balanced approach to regional issues. He described the relationship between Mali and Egypt as historic and enduring, highlighting Egypt’s consistent support for Mali in overcoming regional challenges. Ambassador El-Gamal expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome he received in Mali. He reaffirmed his commitment to furthering bilateral cooperation between the two countries across various sectors. He also reiterated Egypt’s willingness to assist the Malian government and people in confronting current difficulties. Discussions during the meeting with Minister Diop also included preparations for the Malian Foreign Minister’s upcoming visit to Cairo.

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