Junior Mikkel Ross is a resilient athletic star at Marathon High School. A multi-sport athlete, she just returned from the Florida state championship weightlifting meet with some hardware, claiming a fifth-place medal in traditional lifts for her weight class. Listen as coach Sean McDonald sits down with Ross to discuss her journey to a state championship medal, how cross country has helped her attain this goal and her ability to bounce back from a devastating knee injury 13 months ago. In addition to providing a Keys-wide roundup of the start of spring sports action, McDonald opens the podcast with a heartfelt moment of remembrance for Garrett Hughes, a former Key West High School athletic standout who passed away in a tragic shooting earlier this month.

<p>Junior Mikkel Ross is a resilient athletic star at Marathon High School. A multi-sport athlete, she just returned from the Florida state championship weightlifting meet with some hardware, claiming a fifth-place medal in traditional lifts for her weight class. Listen as coach Sean McDonald sits down with Ross to discuss her journey to a state championship medal, how cross country has helped her attain this goal and her ability to bounce back from a devastating knee injury 13 months ago. In addition to providing a Keys-wide roundup of the start of spring sports action, McDonald opens the podcast with a heartfelt moment of remembrance for Garrett Hughes, a former Key West High School athletic standout who passed away in a tragic shooting earlier this month.</p>

From notable locals to international celebrities, the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast captures the eclectic personalities that embody the spirt of “One Human Family” here in Key West and the Florida Keys. Join our host, Britt Myers, each week as he captures local personalities and vibrant celebrities who embody and share in the beautiful culture of southernmost America.   

<p>From notable locals to international celebrities, the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast captures the eclectic personalities that embody the spirt of “One Human Family” here in Key West and the Florida Keys. Join our host, Britt Myers, each week as he captures local personalities and vibrant celebrities who embody and share in the beautiful culture of southernmost America.   </p>

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