OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County Commissioners honored three Okeechobee County Recreation Association (OCRA) teams at their Aug. 14 meeting.

The 6U Sweeties, comprised of girls age 6 and under, won the title of Florida State Champions and represented the state at the 2025 World Series in Louisiana in July.

6U Sweeties coaches are: Destiny Suarez, Ellie Suarez, Kelly Davis, Cristina Garcia. Players are Riata Robbins, Magnolia Medellin, Saylor Parramore, Kevrielle Sieracki, Presley Pegler Jilliana Suarez, Haisley Garcia, Maliani Deck, Blakley Marte, Liyah Benitez, Averi Davis, and Aubrey Smith.

The 6U T-Ball All Star Team, comprised of boys ages 6 and under, was honored for their undefeated season. They ended the season as 2025 Diamond Youth Florida State Champions.

Coaches are Shawn Crews, Adrian Minondo, Brian Morgan, Wayne Morgan and Kimmy Arreaga. Players are Zain Casas, Blake Morgan, Jaxton Crews, Ryland Worth, Arian Minondo, Romeo Luviano, Jayson Smith, Keason Arreaga, Bricen Morgan, Huk McGee, Isaiah Bradley, and Conner King.

The 2025 OCRA 8U Darlings All Star Team had a successful season which elevated the team to represent Florida in the Dixie Youth World Series. The team was also the defending 2024 Darlings Dixie Youth State Champions. The Darlings are girls age 8 and under.

Coaches are Ashley McCullers, Justin Rodriguez, Nikki Herrera and C.J. Cauley. Players are Jaylin Rodriguez, Lennon Cauley, Aniya Dunn, Mahala Bishop, Bailey Tinajero, Adilynn Boles, Jasie Smith, Julianna Hernandez, Miah Herrera, Jadalynn Chavez, Kemma Ottiwell, and Payton Jones.