Erika LeFlouria


About Me

My name is Erika LeFlouria, and I am a graduate of Florida State University. I have experience writing and editing articles about sports, pop culture, social media and more. Welcome to my portfolio that features some of my favorite articles through the years! Words in ESPN, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Softball America, Volleyball Magazine, College Magazine, FSView & Florida Flambeau and Her Campus FSU.

How former pro Pepe Garcia found his second act on Love Island

"I GOT A TEXT!" Chris Seeley shouted the four words which have become synonymous with Love Island before reading a message to the season 7 men in the villa. According to the text, they would be playing a game of 3-on-3 basketball.The group's euphoric reaction was swift. They were running, jumping and cheering. "Boys' day! Boys' day! Boys' day!" chants broke out in their confessional. But one Islander, Jose "Pepe" Garcia, had mixed emotions.It wasn't due to a lack of confidence in his basketball...

Met Gala: Iconic looks worn by sports' biggest stars through the years

Check out how Lewis Hamilton, Joe Burrow, Simone Biles and other of sports' biggest stars dressed at the 2025 Met Gala. (1:15)On the first Monday in May each year, all eyes with even a slight interest in fashion and pop culture fall on the happenings in New York City for the Met Gala. This annual fundraising event brings together some of the biggest names in movies, music and, now more than ever, sports.At the 2025 Met, athletes including Stefon Diggs, Angel Reese, Lewis Hamilton, Venus Williams...