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Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

FHSAA announces tentative classification for the next two years

Under the new classification, seven local teams move their classification.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

Sister duo thrives on Foundation Academy soccer team

Foundation Academy's Alyvia and Delaney Clark are following in their mom’s and older sister’s footsteps on the pitch.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

Chasing States: Windermere Prep's cheer team is Game Day ready

Windermere Prep cheer is ready to enter its second year of competition after finishing last year as state runners-up in FHSAA’s Game Day Division.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Katelyn Pulver, Lake Buena Vista volleyball

Lake Buena Vista’s Katelyn Pulver and finished the season averaging 3.8 kills per set, 94 total kills with a 0.330 hitting percentage.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

West Orange’s quarterback AJ Chung awarded Offensive Player of the Year

Orlando Touchdown Club recognized AJ Chung as Offensive Player of the Year, and seven athletes were awarded in the regular season.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

Local football players sign themselves to the next level

West and Southwest Orange high schools celebrated early signing day for football and some of the athletes will graduate in December to begin spring training.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 4, 2025

OARS twins row in first place at the Hooch

Orlando Area Rowing Society rowers Anna and Maija Andert finished first in the Head of the Hooch among top 19 year olds in the country.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 4, 2025

Horizon High hired Raul Gomez as the new offensive coordinator

Raul Gomez will take over Horizon’s football offensive coordinator position after Ashton Watts’ departure.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 3, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Olivia Ray, Ocoee swimming

Ocoee High’s swimmer Olivia Ray defeated the school’s record in the 100 breaststroke at the FHSAA Class 4A State Championships.

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Athlete of the Week

Megan Bruinsma
December 2, 2025

PHOTOS: CFCA hosts third annual Sun Bash tournament

The third annual Sun Bash basketball tournament took place Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 2, 2025

Windermere Prep boys basketball player Brandon Bass Jr. broke the all-time scoring record

Brandon Bass Jr. surpassed 1,912 points to become Windermere Prep’s all-time leading scorer.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 2, 2025

West Orange Wildcats Junior Pee Wee team qualified for states

The team placed first at the Southeast Regional Cheer and Dance Competition.

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Youth Sports

Megan Bruinsma
December 1, 2025

Dr. Phillips road ends in regional finals

The Panthers lost in the regional finals 49-23 to Vero Beach.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
November 25, 2025

Dr. Phillips football team advances to the regional semifinals

Dr. Phillips is the last local team standing in the FHSAA football playoffs.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
November 25, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Taha Abdi, Windermere Prep cross-country

Windermere Prep’s cross-country runner Taha Abdi qualified for states both years of his cross-country career.

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