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Riley Platt

Riley Platt, Sports Editor

Riley Platt is a senior University of North Florida multimedia journalism student. A lifelong Jacksonville native, Riley has always had a burning passion for sports, specifically at the collegiate level. He grew up coming to UNF basketball games as early as his middle school days and now gets to cover the Ospreys, living out his childhood dreams. Riley’s done a bit of everything with Spinnaker, whether it be writing over 200 articles, doing play-by-play commentary for UNF basketball and even serving as a sports anchor for Spinnaker TV’s weekly Nest News. Riley transitioned from Spinnaker to an internship at the end of the summer 2023 semester and is expected to graduate at the end of 2023. 

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UNF flag flies in the wind

Hurricane Ian puts UNF athletic events on hold

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian’s impact on the University of North Florida (UNF) reached the sports world, as athletics announced multiple postponements late Tuesday. This release was no surprise, as UNF announced...

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Globie, who was recently inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, smiles for the camera.

World-famous Harlem Globetrotters visit UNF

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 25, 2022

Basketball returned to the University of North Florida (UNF) on Friday as the Harlem Globetrotters visited as part of their 2022 World Tour. The Harlem Globetrotters are well known for their unique...

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Featured image: UNF forward Jazz Bond made history, becoming the first Osprey to be drafted to an American professional basketball team.

All Things Osprey: Jazz Bond makes UNF history

Riley Platt, Sports Editor | Apr 18, 2022

It was a monumental week throughout the world of UNF athletics, but women’s basketball forward Jazz Bond brought national attention to the University when she was drafted in the WNBA Draft on Monday.  Bond...

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UNF’s Zoe Cahill prepares to send a serve over the net, an initial key to coming out on top of a volley and securing a point.

UNF’s Zoe Cahill prepares to send a serve over the net, an initial key to coming out on top of a volley and securing a point.

Sunny skies were abundant on Friday as fans filled the amanda at the Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex.

Sunny skies were abundant on Friday as fans filled the amanda at the Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex.

Georgia State’s Bella Ferary reaches for the skies to counter a UNF spike.

Georgia State’s Bella Ferary reaches for the skies to counter a UNF spike.

A showdown takes place at the net, with UNF’s Chantel McMillan and Georgia State’s Chloee Keespies dueling for a point.

A showdown takes place at the net, with UNF’s Chantel McMillan and Georgia State’s Chloee Keespies dueling for a point.

While things didn’t go UNF’s way throughout the weekend, smiles were still present between teammates Julianna Askew (5) and Zoe Cahill (4) celebrating a point.

While things didn’t go UNF’s way throughout the weekend, smiles were still present between teammates Julianna Askew (5) and Zoe Cahill (4) celebrating a point.

UNF’s Maddie Norris rejects a Georgia State offering over the net in a bang-bang play.

UNF’s Maddie Norris rejects a Georgia State offering over the net in a bang-bang play.

Things don’t always go according to plan, as seen here with UNF’s Chantel McMilan and Madeline Camp scrambling to avoid giving up a point.

Things don’t always go according to plan, as seen here with UNF’s Chantel McMilan and Madeline Camp scrambling to avoid giving up a point.

With multiple courts on site, fans are able to watch different matches taking place at the same time.

With multiple courts on site, fans are able to watch different matches taking place at the same time.

The sunny skies made for warm temperatures, with the game officials keeping Gatorade on standby for hydration.

The sunny skies made for warm temperatures, with the game officials keeping Gatorade on standby for hydration.