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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Megan Bruinsma
November 25, 2025

Windermere High swimmer's success fueled by loving the sport

Windermere High swimmer Rylee Erisman broke the National High School 100-meter free record and is reaching for LA 2028.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 24, 2025

Horizon football assistant coach becoming Wekiva’s head coach

Offensive coordinator Ashton Watts is leaving Horizon after five years to take on a head coaching role.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 20, 2025

Ocoee swimmer sets new school record

The sophomore Olivia Ray broke the 100 meter breaststroke record during preliminaries in states.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 20, 2025

Olympia stunts Dr. Phillips in season opener

West and Southwest Orange high school boys basketball is back in action and Olympia kicked off its campaign with a 68-50 home win.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 19, 2025

Dr. Phillips and West Orange remain in the playoff hunt

West Orange and Dr. Phillips both are still alive in their quests for state glory; Windermere Prep reels in a championship title.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 19, 2025

PHOTOS: Lake Buena Vista travels to Jones for season opener

The Lady Vipers fell 58-26 to Jones Monday, Nov. 18.

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