By Kyle Coppola
Eustis Grad Alana Seward Shines in Freshman Season at Husson University
BANGOR, Maine — Former Eustis High School standout Alana Seward made a strong debut in her freshman season at Husson University in Maine, appearing in 25 games for the Eagles while providing valuable minutes off the bench.
(Seward drives to the basket. She was among Lake County’s top female basketball players in 2024. She would go on to score 120 points this season as a freshman for Husson University.)
Seward, a 5-foot-7 combo guard, averaged 4.8 points and 1.4 rebounds per game while showcasing her versatility on both ends of the court. She recorded 21 assists, 16 steals, and four blocks and scored 120 points on the year. Her freshman campaign featured four double-digit scoring performances, highlighting her potential as a key contributor moving forward.
A native of Eustis, Florida, Seward has been passionate about basketball since childhood, drawing inspiration from watching Lakers games with her father, Andre, a former Eustis High player. She developed into a leader at EHS before committing to Husson, where she is also pursuing a degree in business management.
(Seward was a 2024 Debutante for the Criterion Ball. She has also been heavily involved in Black Heritage Parades in Eustis and the Black Student Union at Eustis High School. She is studying Business currently.)
For Seward, the transition to college basketball was about more than just stats. She chose Husson because of the welcoming atmosphere and the opportunity to form meaningful relationships, much like she did at Eustis High. Off the court, she enjoys shopping and keeping up with the latest fashion trends, a passion she hopes to turn into a career with her own fashion line after graduation.
(Seward had an impressive year for a freshman. It’s great to see a former Lake County standout having success at the next level! Photo Credit – Husson University.)
Seward remains committed to growth and perseverance—values she shares with young athletes including some very important advice. “Never give up,” she said. “Don’t get discouraged by the opportunities others receive. It’s all on God’s timing.”
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
