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Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Briefcase: SLS Home Inspections under new ownership  Kankakee Daily Journal

Briefcase: SLS Home Inspections under new ownership  Kankakee Daily Journal

Briefcase: SLS Home Inspections under new ownership  Kankakee Daily Journal

Briefcase: SLS Home Inspections under new ownership  Kankakee Daily Journal

Briefcase: SLS Home Inspections under new ownership  Kankakee Daily Journal

HOLLYWOOD — Chaminade-Madonna junior Jasen Lopez made his presence felt on senior night Friday night as he scored three first-half touchdowns in a 62-17 victory over Cardinal Gibbons.

Lopez scored on a 67-yard punt return and added scoring receptions of 51 and 16 yards from senior Bekkem Kritza as the nation’s 17th-ranked team cruised to its eighth consecutive win.

Now, they will have two weeks rest to heal up before the playoffs, which gives Chaminade-Madonna coach Dameon Jones time to get his players back from injury.

“We could use the two weeks off,” said Jones, whose team rebounded from two early losses to nationally ranked teams and ran the table winning its last eight. “We haven’t had a bye week. We had five starters out tonight and it has been a next-man-up mentality.”

After being thwarted on their opening drive by an interception. The host Lions (8-2) held the Chiefs on downs and forced a punt. Lopez returned the punt for the score and a 7-0 lead with 7:24 left in the first quarter.

“Coming out early and setting the tone was important,” said Lopez, a transfer from True North Classical Academy in Miami. “We can’t really play down to or up to the competition. We just have to stay consistent and ready.”

Cardinal Gibbons (5-3) took the ensuing kick and marched to the Chaminade-Madonna 30 where the drive stalled and Brent Fardette III connected on a 47-yard field goal to trim the lead to 7-3. It was the closest the Chiefs would get all night as Cardinal Gibbons’ four-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt.

Chaminade-Madonna tacked on five scores in the second quarter as Camari Hall scored on two 9-yard runs, while Derrek Cooper added an 8-yard TD run to give the Lions a 42-10 halftime cushion. Kritza finished the first half 14 of 16 for 180 yards, an interception, and two scores.

“This is big for us, ending off the season with an eight-game win streak,” added Lopez, who hauled in six catches for 112 yards to go over 1,000 yards for the year. He has 1,051 receiving yards.

“It’s also big for me coming from True North because people doubted me coming over here saying I wasn’t going to do anything,” he said. “Being able to come here, make a statement, and being able to impact this team is really big for me.”

Cardinal Gibbons got its lone first-half touchdown on a 6-yard TD pass from Jayden Torres to Trent DuBuc.

“We thought about this all week and thought if we executed it could be a game like this as sound and disciplined as we were,” Jones said. “It’s been adversity all year. We came in with the mindset today to dominate and we did. All in all, I am proud of the kids and the coaches.”

The Lions padded the lead to 48-10 on a sizzling 82-yard scoring run by Kyle Washington, forcing a running clock early in the third quarter. Cardinal Gibbons answered with a 15-yard TD pass by Tyler Jackson from Torres. Jackson finished the game with five catches for 79 yards. Torres completed 13 of 22 for 188 yards and two scores.

The Lions added two more scores to close out the scoring on a 5-yard run by Arwin Jackson and a 2-yard TD run by Jaquari Lewis in the fourth quarter.

 

General Daily Insight for October 26, 2024

Incoming! As the sensitive Moon squares innovative Uranus, it may feel like the universe is throwing curveballs, and rolling with its punches is easier said than done. When the Moon moves into organized Virgo at 11:47 am EDT, finding a rhythm in the chaos should become easier. Finally, when the Moon works with the confident Sun, we can be proud that we made it through the craziness. It’s hard to understand the whirlwind while it’s still going, so take the time to process afterward.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

The ground beneath your feet may shake for a moment. You might have thought that you found stability and that your journey would be smooth sailing from there, but an unexpected twist can knock you off balance without warning. Taking risks that you don’t have to take isn’t advised, and keeping a level head can help you to right yourself sooner rather than later. When the dust settles, you can get right back on track. You’re not that far off course, so don’t worry!

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Your emotions could lead you back to the past. While you may have thought that you left stagnancy and toxic nostalgia behind you, you may suddenly look around and see that you’re right back where you started, or close to it. It can be scary to take a leap of faith, but you can sense if this is the ideal way to shake off the cobwebs of the past and boldly go into the future. Reach out for a friend’s hand when you need help.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Unexpected statements can shock you. There may be someone in your life who approaches you with something on their mind, something that you never expected them to communicate to you. Even if you suspected that they felt this way, the way that they’ll tell you is less predictable. Transportation could also be a chaotic factor, preventing you from getting wherever you’re going. There is real value in nurturing your heart, as well as spending time with family. Let your soul lead the way.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

A dream that you thought was coming together may suddenly start unraveling. Whether someone is breaking promises that they were making to you, or you find that a path to success runs right into a roadblock, you may be discouraged by the lack of progress you’re making toward your current goals. You might feel as if this is your fault or something you should have seen coming, but you can’t prepare for every eventuality. There’s nothing wrong with going back to the drawing board!

Leo

July 23 – August 22

Someone in authority over you may surprise you. You could be assigned tasks that you weren’t expecting to complete, given a leadership position that you didn’t feel ready for, or placed in a surprise evaluation. They’ll be sure to keep you on your toes, whether this is in the workplace or another area of your life. Do your best to stay both confident and humble in your response. The more inner security you can wield, the more success you’re likely to achieve.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

You may be learning something that you never expected to understand. This information might be the kind that shatters your worldview, in a pleasant or unpleasant way, and you then have to pick up the pieces and rebuild the lesson in your mind. It can feel disheartening to know that you are learning such vital information so abruptly, but this is the wrong perspective to take. Take comfort in your refreshed and clarified foundation — it will serve you far better than familiar falsehoods would.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

You might feel stuck with someone that you weren’t expecting at the moment. This person may not necessarily gel well with you, as you have different approaches or personalities, and you’re not sure how to make it work when you’re working as a duo. Maybe they’re a family member, an acquaintance, or a coworker. Whatever the specifics are, don’t let awkwardness slow you down. They likely have similar underlying motivations, and you might be able to cut the tension by extending friendly compassion.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Your influences might be at odds with your responsibilities. Perhaps pals are unexpectedly begging you to come out and play, while you have work or chores that you know that you have to complete ASAP. This is one of those times where you’ll want to get your to-do list out of the way first, and hang out later, because the vibes will be oh-so-much better when you don’t have various tasks hanging over your head. Ask if you can join up later!

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Someone may doubt your abilities. You potentially believed that everyone was on board with you, but an unexpected irritant could be right around the corner. They may be playing devil’s advocate with valid critiques or just trying to poke holes in your game plan, but either way, you don’t have to let them bring you down. Rise to the challenge by showing them that you came prepared to answer any such questions. You know your stuff, inside and out! Channel your inner leader.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Another person’s risk might require your effort to work out. Maybe you’re tied (voluntarily or not) to someone who has taken a gamble that didn’t pay off. This could be an emotional, financial, or physical risk that they took on their own, and as a connection of theirs, you’re in a position to boost them back onto their feet — despite not taking the leap yourself. Instead of trying to put the process all on them, share the load. Everyone needs a little support sometimes.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Being true to your heart can be difficult when there’s so much noise. Other people in your life could be trying to push you in a thousand different directions, and it’s happening so fast that you’re unable to keep up in the way that you want to. Processing unfamiliar information will take time, and you might want to take some solitude or get in touch with a trusted confidant before you make any decisions. Don’t commit to choices while your head is still spinning!

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Your mind could be stuck in day-to-day muck. While the bigger picture might be something that you’re avoiding, it might make itself known at any moment, preventing you from keeping your head down and getting through your routine. Watch out for something you’ve been putting off manifesting as car troubles, confrontations, or missed opportunities — you may regret not acting sooner. Don’t keep living the same day over and over without thinking about whatever you’re contributing to. Your future will be your present soon enough.

WELLINGTON — Palm Beach Central junior quarterback Chance Routson passed for 225 yards and three touchdowns and senior wide receiver Preston Parker had two scores as the host Broncos cruised past Wellington 50-6 in a District 12-7A matchup to capture the Wellington Cup on Friday night.

Palm Beach Central (7-1), which is on a six-game winning steak, celebrated senior night and remained unbeaten in district play.

Senior wide receiver Nedrick Boldin and senior Kamare Willams both had touchdown catches in the victory.

“We are excited for our seniors,” Palm Beach Central coach Kevin Thompson said. “I have a lot of our seniors here who had vouched for me when I first got the head coaching job. I am excited for what they are going to become and where they are going.”

Palm Beach Central led 7-0 at the end of the first quarter and pulled away for a 28-6 advantage at halftime.

“We were able to set the tone and we executed,” Routson said. “We have guys all over the field that can do everything and make plays. We can play at that high level.”

Palm Beach Central jumped out to the lead on their opening possession. Routson connected with Parker for a 16-yard scoring pass to make it 7-0 with 8:35 left in the first.

The Broncos offense capitalized with another scoring drive in the second quarter after junior Emmanuel Toussaint stepped up with an interception. On their next series, Routson fired a pass to Parker for a 22-yard catch-and-run down the left sideline for a touchdown to increase the lead to 14-0 with 10:43 left in the first half.

The Wolverines (4-4) attempted a fake punt and failed to convert on a run as the Broncos defense made the stop before midfield.

Senior running back Frankie Vomero powered his way into the end zone for a 7-yard score to push the lead to 21-0 with 3:16 left in the second.

Junior linebacker David Harmon had a 30-yard interception return for a touchdown as the Broncos scored just 10 seconds later on the first play of the ensuing possession to extend the lead to 28-0.

Wellington responded on offense late in the second. Junior quarterback Jonathan Paul tossed a 39-scoring pass to senior wide receiver Trey Allen with 39 seconds left in the first half.

Allen had a kickoff return for a score on the opening play of the second half negated due to a block in the back penalty.

Junior running back Andrew Ulysse had a 1-yard touchdown run to make it 35-6 with 5:53 left in the third quarter.

Routson fired a 60-yard pass to Williams down the right sideline late in the third. On the next play, Routson connected with Boldin for a 20-yard touchdown pass in the left corner of the end zone.

Sophomore quarterback Julian Ayala connected with Williams on a 35-yard scoring pass in the fourth quarter. Senior Matis Gibson scored for a two-point conversion to make it 50-6.

Junior Tiago Mendes recorded an interception late in the fourth for the Broncos.

“We are looking for a certain type of excellence,” Thompson said. “We were on the field way too long on defense and we have some things to work on. We need to stay consistent. That is what we are really looking for right now.”

By TIM REYNOLDS

FORT LAUDERDALE — Lionel Messi had chances at goals time and time again, only to keep being denied. Turns out, all he needed to do was deliver the right pass at the right time.

Jordi Alba turned a pass from Messi into the go-ahead goal in the 60th minute, Luis Suarez also scored and Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 on Friday night in the opening game of a best-of-three first round Major League Soccer playoff series.

It was not the easiest of openers for the Supporters Shield winners, the No. 1 overall seed in the MLS Cup playoffs — a team that set a league record with 74 points in the regular season, 34 points ahead of wild-card Atlanta in the standings.

Saba Lobjanidze scored for Atlanta, which got nine saves from goalkeeper Brad Guzan. Game 2 will be Nov. 2 at Atlanta — the last road game of the season, no matter what, for Inter Miami. Game 3, if necessary, will be Nov. 9 in Fort Lauderdale.

Inter Miami’s first-ever home playoff game and Messi’s MLS playoff debut was sold out — Messi games almost always are, everywhere in the world — and MLS even had a camera isolated on him throughout the match, streaming that view on TikTok. There were plans to also show the match live on a massive screen in New York’s Times Square; that ended up getting called off Apple will schedule a viewing of another match there.

Atlanta was the only team that beat Inter Miami when Messi was in the lineup this season, and it was almost like the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner — and finalist for MLS MVP honors — knew it wouldn’t be easy.

“It gets settled on the field,” Messi said in an interview taped before the playoffs, one that MLS teased on social media and said will be distributed on its Season Pass platform. “Anything can happen in a match.”

And for 60 minutes, the scoreboard said these teams were even.

Suarez scored with the match barely a minute old, and Messi had three high-quality chances later in the half.

Messi’s left foot nearly made it 2-0 after six minutes; Guzan had to sprawl to his right to barely deflect the shot away. Messi found a bit of space and fired again in the 26th minute; this time, Guzan punched it over the crossbar. And in the 29th minute, it wasn’t Guzan that denied Messi — it was the post. The rebound came to Inter Miami’s Marcelo Weigandt and his shot got punched away by Guzan.

If not for Guzan, it could have been 2-0, 3-0, maybe even 4-0 at that point.

Instead, it was 1-1 at intermission. Lobjanidze got behind the defense and beat Drake Callender from close range in the 39th minute, and Atlanta — which won at Chase Stadium in May — was all square going into the second half.

In the 52nd minute, Messi’s direct kick from 25 yards nearly gave Inter Miami the lead again but curled just wide of the post to Guzan’s left. The breakthrough came about eight minutes later, with Messi getting lifted into the air by Alba in celebration after the goal.

The night took a bad turn for Inter Miami late. Ian Fray, a South Florida native who has already dealt with three ACL tears, left in the 90th minute after a non-contact injury left him unable to put any weight on his right leg. There was no immediate word on the severity of Fray’s injury.

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Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN

Home inspector says he’s ‘more impressed [by] fifth grade gingerbread houses’ than some of the problematic new builds in Carolina. Here’s how to make sure you don’t buy a money pit  MSN