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Megan Bruinsma
February 10, 2026

Horizon High’s cheerleaders finish fourth in the nation

The cheer team made history for the Hawks’ program.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 9, 2026

Winter Garden youth soccer team fundraising for Paris

Stars Academy 2015 boys team has a once in a lifetime opportunity to play on one of the biggest stages.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 6, 2026

Dr. Phillips boys basketball team heading to 7A District 5 Championship

The Panthers will play Saturday, Feb. 7 for the championship game.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 6, 2026

Foundation Academy girls basketball eighth grader surpasses 300 points

Anai Braxton achieved her 300th career point Tuesday, Feb. 3.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 6, 2026

Dr. Phillips head coach Rodney Wells announces he’s stepping away from football

After 15 years as the head coach of the Panthers, Rodney Wells has resigned from his post.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 4, 2026

The Knights’ wrestling team won back-to-back West Metro Conference Champions

Ocoee High celebrated winning the West Metro Conference Championship Friday, Jan. 30.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 3, 2026

Windermere High's campaigning to turf the field

Windermere High hopes to raise $1.3 million to turf its football field.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 3, 2026

Community remembers Ocoee Little League coach who built more than champions

Legendary Little League coach Pete Armstrong died Saturday, Jan. 24, but his memory and teachings will live on through his players.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 3, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Rylie Dechon, Foundation Academy cheer

Foundation Academy’s cheer team finished No. 4 in the nation, and Rylie Dechon’s efforts supported the finish.

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Athlete of the Week

Megan Bruinsma
February 3, 2026

Foundation Academy girls weightlifting team makes history

The team won Class 1A, Region 6 in Olympic for the first time in school history.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 30, 2026

Ocoee youth basketball league recognizes Week 2 player and team of the week

Rock ‘N Rev’s Week 2 player of the week is Corbin Householder and team of the week is coach Massey.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 30, 2026

Foundation Academy lacrosse coaches compete in the 2026 Florida Lax Classic

Victor Rodriguez and Aaron Walenga played in the Grand Masters National Championship 45+ tournament Friday, Jan. 16 through Sunday, Jan. 18.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 30, 2026

Lake Buena Vista weightlifter qualifies for states

The Vipers’ Aime Albarran earned a first place finish in Traditional at regionals.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 30, 2026

Windermere High soccer teams take home district championship title

Both the Wolverines won the district championship Tuesday, Jan. 27 and will continue to regionals.

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Michael Eng
January 29, 2026

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation ‘paddles up’ for pickleball tourney

Registration is now open for the Paddles for the Past Inaugural Pickleball Tournament, which will take place Saturday, Feb. 28, at both the Roper YMCA Family Center and the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center.

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