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Sam Albuquerque
May 15, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Ava Pazos, Olympia girls basketball and lacrosse

Olympia’s Ava Pazos not only led Lady Titans basketball in points, assists and steals, but also she led the girls lacrosse team in goals

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Debra Garcia
May 15, 2025

Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center expands free swim lessons for Orange County residents

A new transportation grant removes barriers to boost participation in water-safety efforts.

Southwest Orange
News

Michael Eng
May 15, 2025

Local athletes to take spotlight in G.USA Olympics

The non-competitive, Olympic-style event takes place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Gymnastics USA, 13175 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Sam Albuquerque
May 14, 2025

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy softball advances to regional finals

The Lions topped Lakeland Christian, 11-1, in their home Class 1A regional semifinal matchup.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
May 13, 2025

Three area athletes win individual state track championships

Foundation Academy's Lee Peters and Windermere High’s C.J. Bronaugh and Jozef Miesak all brought home the gold in their respective track events.

Sports
High Schools

Debra Garcia
May 12, 2025

Special Olympics Florida to Host 2025 State Summer Games at Walt Disney World

2,500 athletes to compete in Orlando

Sports

Sam Albuquerque
May 11, 2025

PHOTOS: Horizon softball wins regional quarterfinal game

The Lady Hawks rally back from behind twice to top a traveling Tate High team in a late-night affair, 8-6, after a lightning delay halted play in the top of the first inning.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
May 11, 2025

Thomas Achey's no-hitter leads TFA baseball to back-to-back regional titles

The Royals dominate Lakeland Christian, 10-0, in Game 2 of the regional championship series to stamp their spot back in the State Final Four.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 9, 2025

Olympia boys basketball's Jonathan Watts named to ESPN’s top 60 recruits list

The 6-foot-7, 200-pound rising junior averaged 10.9 points, seven rebounds and 2.2 assists per game for the Titans last season.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 9, 2025

Six members of West Orange girls lacrosse recognized as part of All-Metro awards

Along with having the Coach of the Year and Academic Senior of the Year, four Lady Warriors were named to the team of the year.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 8, 2025

Sam’s 2025 spring football stops: Ocoee Knights

Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque takes you behind the scenes of spring high school football in West, Southwest Orange, bringing you the top tidbits and notes he picked up.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 8, 2025

Sam’s 2025 spring football stops: Olympia Titans

Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque takes you behind the scenes of spring high school football in West, Southwest Orange, bringing you the top tidbits and notes he picked up.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 8, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Gianna Landri, The First Academy track and field

After claiming gold in the 400-meter dash at regionals and districts, TFA’s Gianna Landri established herself as one of state’s top middle school runners.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
May 8, 2025

West, Southwest Orange well-represented at 2025 Cure All-Star Girls Flag Game

Eleven players and two coaches across five teams were selected to represent the area in the All-Star flag football game.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 7, 2025

Playoff pursuit: West, Southwest Orange high school softball postseason preview

Five of West, Southwest Orange high school softball teams are alive in the state championship hunt, with a few ready to make some serious noise this postseason.

Sports
High Schools

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