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Sam Albuquerque
April 15, 2025

West Orange boys volleyball wins first Metro Conference title

The Warriors won six consecutive sets in three games to claim the program’s first West Metro Conference boys volleyball championship.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 10, 2025

The First Academy lacrosse honors veterans at Wounded Warrior game

In partnership with the school’s Wounded Warrior Club, The First Academy boys and girls lacrosse teams honored a pair of veterans and their families at the annual event.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 9, 2025

From Little League to Varsity: West Orange baseball seniors ready for a storybook ending

With 11 of its 13 seniors having played together since their Winter Garden Little League days, West Orange’s leaning on chemistry and leadership for a deep postseason run.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 9, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Maran Harris, Dr. Phillips girls water polo

Dr. Phillips girls water polo goalie Maran Harris has been selected to participate in USA Water Polo’s youth national team selection camp.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Matthew’s Hope hosts Giving on the Green golf tournament

The fourth annual tournament at the West Orange Country Club serves as a fundraiser for the Winter Garden-based nonprofit that supports the area’s homeless community.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 7, 2025

Foundation Academy boys weightlifting wins Regional Championship

Lions lead West, Southwest Orange as only team champs, while the area athletes across classifications claimed 12 total individual titles.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 7, 2025

Olympia's Ja'Cari Jackson commits to UCF football

The Titans' star two-way athlete announced the decision to play college football for his hometown Knights after a visit to UCF during spring camp.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2025

Montverde Academy's powerhouse boys hoops team hires new coach

Steve Turner, former coach at Gonzaga College High in Washington, D.C., will take over the eight-time national championship-winning program.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2025

All-West Metro Conference girls basketball team selections announced

West, Southwest Orange County had a stellar season on the hardwood and was recognized with various All-Metro honors.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2025

TFA boys basketball's Tarrik Mabon named 2A Coach of the Year

The honor comes after the first-year coach led the Royals to their best record since 2016-17 and first playoff win since 2021.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2025

PHOTOS: 7-on-7 tournament raises $4,000 for late coach’s family

The Lit Nights 7-on-7 flag football tournament returned to Foundation Academy to honor event’s founder Denzel Irvin and raise money for his family.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 2, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Anna Currey, TFA girls lacrosse

A five-year starter for The First Academy girls lacrosse and a University of Mary Washington commit, Currey has been a key leader for the Royals this season.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 2, 2025

Horizon flag football’s defense key to hot start

With 18 interceptions and 30 sacks through 10 games, the Hawks defense has been stifling the opposition and allowing just 5.7 points per game.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 1, 2025

Legacy Charter football coach Zachary Fox steps down

Fox will continue to teach at the school and serve as assistant athletic director.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 1, 2025

Ocoee High's Marcus Spencer named West Metro girls basketball coach of the year

The honor comes for the Lady Knights coach after leading the team to a 26-4 record and its first regional championship.

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