Three local teams did some serious traveling last weekend, with two teams competing in state tournaments and one going all the way to Tennessee.

The Minors (ages 8-10) All-Stars team bested the competition last weekend to earn a state title. They will travel to compete in Tennessee this weekend. Additionally, two other Windermere teams won sectional tournaments to advance to state.

Ava Bartolomei, 14, had the opportunity to represent Puerto Rico in an international swimming competition.

Jack Waddingham's strong play at the plate, on the mound and on the field helped the 11-year-old All-Stars from Dr. Phillips Little League win the District 14 Championship recently.

Ocoee’s Camila Dishinger, 12, was part of three teams from Orlando’s XL Soccer World that went to Spain earlier this month to compete in the Donosti Cup.

Ana Bleeker, a student at Bridgewater Middle, won two national championships in volleyball this summer.

Winter Garden Little League’s Brandon Correia showed grit pitching in district championship game.