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Megan Bruinsma
April 17, 2026

Dr. Phillips High baseball team celebrates seven Class of 2026 commitments

The Panthers will graduate seven seniors who will go on to the next level.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 17, 2026

Horizon High girls lacrosse team claims district championship

The Lady Hawks toppled Lake Nona 20-9 Thursday, April 16, to clinch the district.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 15, 2026

Windermere's boater wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Harris Chain of Lakes with 34 pounds

Dylan Quilatan won the MFL Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament.

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Justice Covert
April 15, 2026

Freshman trio and new head coach reignite Olympia High baseball

Olympia High’s baseball team is a winning program again, posting a 10-9 record this year thanks to four newcomers and a preseason battle for chicken wings.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 15, 2026

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy dominates its Lions Last Chance Meet

Foundation Academy boys and girls track and field teams topped The First Academy and Legacy High in its home meet.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 15, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Peyton Castell, Dr. Phillips track and field

Dr. Phillips High junior sprinter Peyton Castell sets sights on reaching the podium in states once again.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 14, 2026

6 Levels Orlando's 77-year-old accomplishes his dreams by earning black belt in jiu-jitsu

At 65 years old, Paul Laniosz picked up Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Twelve years later, he earned his black belt at 6 Levels in Oakland.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 14, 2026

West Orange hires Tyrone Curnell as its newest boys basketball head coach

The Warriors' alumnus Tyrone Curnell is returning to his old stopping grounds as a head coach following one season as an assistant coach.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 14, 2026

Two local high schools win boys weightlifting districts

Horizon High and The First Academy boys weightlifting teams took home gold in districts.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 10, 2026

Horizon High boys volleyball team wins 2026 Metro Championship

The Hawks earned the program's first Metro Champions title by topped Freedom 3-0 Thursday, April 9.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 10, 2026

Two The First Academy girls lacrosse players reach career milestones

The Royals' Savannah Case made her 200th career save and Lily Rumble hit her 100th career goal.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 10, 2026

West Orange celebrates boys lacrosse team awards

The Warriors named the MVP, offensive and defensive player of the year, and more for the 2025-2026 season.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 10, 2026

The First Academy's baseball head coach reaches 250th career win

Alan Kunkel celebrated his 250th career win Wednesday, April 8.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 8, 2026

Ocoee baseball's winning culture reignited by its legendary coach

The Ocoee baseball team has turned its early-season struggles into success through chemistry and hard work under head coach Bobby Brewer, who is known for success as a Knight.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 8, 2026

West Orange water polo teams look towards postseason success after impressive regular season

The Warriors boys and girls water polo teams have enjoyed plenty of success throughout the years.

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