Seaford Russell Jr
Journalist (sport)
Seaford Russell Jr, has over 7 years of experience as a reporter/journalist and is only one of three generational Caymanians alive with a background in news broadcasting, print and radio.
While reporting/journalism takes up a chunk of his professional life, Seaford prides himself most in his role of Director with the Boyz2Men programme, for which he took a course at Standford University to better assist at-risk youth within the community.
Articles by Seaford Russell Jr.
Vote for the Compass Sports athlete of the year
Have your say Cayman, as Compass Media recognises the top Cayman athletes across nine sports through an online public poll.
Ronald Forbes and Olympic Committee to launch athlete commission
Athletes in the Cayman Islands could soon have an official body to defend their rights and act on their concerns following the announcement of an athlete commission.
Row erupts over football association election
The Cayman Islands Football Association has rejected claims by Cayman Athletic Sports Club that the association was in breach of its constitution during the recent annual general meeting and election.
Christopher Hurlston TKOs Georgian boxer in Germany
Heavy-hitter Christopher Hurlston delivered another impressive beatdown over the weekend to secure a technical knockout over veteran Georgian boxer Ramazi Gogichashvili.
Jordan Crooks ‘stepping away from competition’
Jordan Crooks, the Cayman Islands most decorated athlete in history has decided to step away from the sport of swimming, he announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday 6 May.
Caymanian student shares experience from Florida State shooting
Caymanian national track athlete Jaden Francis is safe after a mass shooting hit her university in Florida on Thursday afternoon.
Damenian Maxwell successful in competitive bodybuilding return
Caymanian bodybuilder Damenian Maxwell has completed a successful return to the sport, posing his way to victory during the FMG international competition in Gold Coast, Australia on 5 April.
Cayman rugby deliver in international competition
The national women's, men's and girls’ rugby teams recently proved that all their diligent training is paying off after all earned victories against international opposition.
Jet-ski riders hit the waters for national tour
The Cayman Islands Watercraft Association began its 2025 National Tour over the weekend with their round one event – Flat Out.
‘Natural talent’ Eli Bain could be Cayman’s next swimming star
The sport of swimming in Cayman has never lacked talented athletes, but only a select few have been able to compete at an elite...
McTaggart takes charge in BK Big Fish conservation initiative
From scooping up minnows in the pond near his childhood church to reeling in grunts on a handline from the South Sound dock, fishing is in Captain Jacob McTaggart's nature. But battling blue marlins in the recent BK Big Fish Tournament was another story.
Caymanian boxer Christopher Hurlston successful in professional debut
For the first time since 2019, the Cayman Islands has an active professional Caymanian fighter in Christopher Hurlston, who debuted on Saturday, 15 March.
Bodden Town FC surge to monumental President’s Cup win
Bodden Town FC is back on top after capturing the Cayman Islands Football Association President's Cup for the first time since 2014.
Studenhofft makes good Huntsville City debut with last-minute goal
Huntsville City FC opened its season with a 4-1 win against Chicago Fire II at SeatGeek Stadium, with Caymanian striker Gunnar Studenhofft putting a cap on the victory in his MLS NEXT Pro debut.
Cayman’s athletes rise to the occasion at university meets
As the NCAA Championships quickly approach with several Cayman athletes scheduled to compete, the Compass has put together a list of standout swimmers and track-and-fielders who secured records, personal bests and medals earlier this month throughout various championships.
Swimming nationals showcases talent ahead of CARIFTA
From photo finishes to records tumbling to future stars hitting the CARIFTA qualifying mark, the 2025 Cayman Islands Swimming National Championships were nothing if not entertaining.
Reid sprints to yet another school and national record
Caymanian sprinter Jaiden Reid has again made history for his school and country, this time during the SEC Indoor Championships.
Caymanian footballer signs with German team
Caymanian national footballer Trey Ebanks has signed with OSC Bremerhaven – a German semi-professional fifth-tier team in the Bremen-Liga.
Caymanian boxers set for Florida fights
With national pride, four Caymanian boxers will touch down in Orlando, Florida, for an in-house fight night hosted by Hayemaker Promotions.
Reid sets new indoor national record ahead of SEC Championships
Jaiden Reid is off to a record-breaking start in his sophomore year at Louisiana State University and the sprinter made more noise at the recent Tyson Invitational.
