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Sam Albuquerque
December 9, 2024

PHOTOS: Windermere Prep hosts 2024 Global Games

Windermere Prep welcomed 7th and 8th-grade students from across parent company Nord Anglia’s network of schools in the Americas for the 2024 Global Games.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 8, 2024

Dr. Phillips girls basketball wins Metro West Conference title

The three-time defending Class 7A girls basketball state champions, the Dr. Phillips Panthers, top Ocoee High for the Metro West Conference title, 53-25.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 7, 2024

Dr. Phillips football falls in state semifinals, 23-14

On the road for the first time this postseason, the Panthers lose to Lake Mary High in the Class 7A State Semifinals.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 6, 2024

TFA football's Danny Odem III de-commits from UNC

The 6-foot-1 defensive back, who originally chose the Tar Heels instead of UCF, Ole Miss, Liberty and others, announced he's re-opening his recruitment.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 6, 2024

Windermere High's C.J. Bronaugh commits to Nebraska football

The 6-foot-1 cornerback and state champion sprinter chose the Cornhuskers over a heap of Power 4 offers — including UCF, FSU, Penn State and Tennessee.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 6, 2024

Ocoee Hoops gives fans a peek behind the curtain

The Ocoee boys basketball team gives fans a behind-the-scenes view of the 2024-25 season in a Hard Knocks-style documentary series on the team’s YouTube channel.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 5, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Sam Shoptaw, Windermere Prep boys basketball

Sam Shoptaw, Windermere Prep senior point guard and South Alabama signee, is ready to help lead the Lakers to the state title.

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Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
December 5, 2024

Through thick & thin: DP football’s hunt for state title started four years ago

As freshmen, they suffered through a 4-6 season. Four years later, the seniors at Dr. Phillips football are one win away from a state title berth.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 4, 2024

Windermere High boys soccer ranked top 10 in nation

In the Dec. 2 edition of the MaxPreps high school boys soccer national rankings, Windermere High slotted in at No. 9.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 30, 2024

PHOTOS: TFA girls basketball tops CFCA in Thanksgiving showcase

The Royals, led by guard Bianca Hall's 22 points, beat the Eagles 46-32 at the Earned not Given girls basketball showcase.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 30, 2024

Kramar Brown Jr., defensive front lead Dr. Phillips football to regional championship

Led by the senior linebacker's late-game sacks and quarterback pressures, the Panthers topped Vero Beach High, 21-14, for the Class 7A, Region 3 Championship.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 29, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Danika Spinogatti, Montverde Academy softball

A Winter Garden resident, Windermere Little League product and FSU softball commit, Montverde Academy’s Danika Spinogatti is one the top softball players in the state.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

Defensive dominance: Dr. Phillips football’s young defense comes of age

Over 12 games, the Dr. Phillips D has surrendered only 96 points. And after a shutout last week, it’s clear: The Panthers are peaking at the right time.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

Horizon cross country tops area teams at 4A state meets

The Lady Hawks finished 12th, while the Horizon boys finished 13th — both of which are the highest team placements in school history.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

Arnold Palmer Invitational tickets on sale for the holiday weekend

From Black Friday (Nov. 29) through Cyber Monday (Dec. 2), prospective spectators of Orlando’s PGA Tour stop will have the chance to purchase discounted tickets.

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