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Megan Bruinsma
July 15, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Kaycie Peters, Dr. Phillips Little League

Dr. Phillips Little League All-Star softball player Kaycie Peters was a key figure in her All-Star team’s state finish.

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Athlete of the Week

Megan Bruinsma
July 15, 2026

OPINION: FIFA World Cup inspires community togetherness

Even for the most casual soccer fans, the shared energy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reminded us how sports hold the unique power to unite people.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 15, 2026

Horizon High volunteer club inspired by experience with the Squeeze

Providence Koss began her Game Changers club through her experiences volunteering with the Winter Garden Squeeze to give other students those same opportunities.

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Winter Garden Squeeze

Megan Bruinsma
July 15, 2026

Windermere High School welcomes four new head coaches

New faces will be seen on the Wolverines' cheer, girls soccer, softball and girls flag football benches.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
July 7, 2026

Athlete of the Week: James Nowells, Olympia High

Olympia High boys basketball guard James Nowells is dominating in his summer AAU season as he prepares for his senior year as a Titan.

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Athlete of the Week

Megan Bruinsma
July 7, 2026

Winter Garden Squeeze launch Sports Month at The Learning Experience

The Winter Garden Squeeze’s Ayden Elixson, Rylee Gibson and Cael Reish helped kick off Sports Month at The Learning Experience with a morning of teaching and activities.

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Winter Garden Squeeze

Megan Bruinsma
July 7, 2026

Westside Team Florida wins volleyball gold in 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Westside Team Florida unified volleyball team won gold for the second consecutive year. At the core of the team’s talent is the bonds that began 12 years ago at Lakeview Middle.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 7, 2026

Windermere High alumnus signs with Orlando Magic for NBA Summer League

Class of 2020 basketball player DJ Armstrong Jr. will play for the Orlando Magic.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
July 5, 2026

West Orange High volleyball player commits to the University of Central Florida

Class of 2028 outside hitter Jaylyn Burke will become a Knight.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
July 5, 2026

Seven Winter Garden Squeeze players named to the All-Star team

The Florida Collegiate Summer League All-Star game is Tuesday, July 7.

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Winter Garden Squeeze

Megan Bruinsma
July 3, 2026

West Orange Girls Club offering summer clinic

The clinic is open to all players from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, to Wednesday, July 15.

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Youth Sports

Megan Bruinsma
July 1, 2026

Winter Garden Little League collecting goods for Venezuela

The league is collecting supplies from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 8.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 1, 2026

Windermere Preparatory School announces new competitive and sideline cheer coaching staff

Head coach Dayamara Nieves and assistant coach Jordyn Titcomb will lead the Lakers in the 2026-2027 school year.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
July 1, 2026

Winter Garden Little League 10U All-Star team advances to state tournament for first time in league history

For the first time in the Winter Garden Little League All-Star 10U team’s history, a team advanced past sectionals and will play in states Friday, July 17.

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Youth Sports

Megan Bruinsma
July 1, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Ava Smith, Gotha Middle School

Gotha Middle School seventh-grader Ava Smith completed her second season on the USA flag football team while also playing for Windermere Little League.

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