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Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2025

Earned expectation: TFA baseball squad gears up for a big season

With the return of star seniors, emerging young talent and a title-winning coach, The First Academy is ready for another successful season on the diamond.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2025

Foundation Academy baseball hire former big leaguer as new pitching coah

Jake Brigham, a sixth-round selection in the 2006 MLB Draft and CFCA alumnus, brings 18 years of pro ball experience to the Lions staff.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
March 6, 2025

March Madness: Windermere boys hoops two wins away from state title

Since their first game of the season, the Wolverines’ focus has never been perfection. Instead, 2024-25 has been about playing March basketball.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
March 6, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Alex Nichols, Foundation basketball

Foundation Academy basketball’s sophomore guard, Alex Nichols, made a splash in his first season of varsity ball, leading the Lions in points, rebounds and assists.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Michael Eng
March 5, 2025

Arnold Palmer Invitational chock full of fun events

Even if you’re not into golf, there is plenty to do at this year’s API.

Arts + Entertainment
Things to Do

Sam Albuquerque
March 5, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange boys lacrosse tops Windermere, 23-8

The Warriors get a dominant early season home win over their district rivals Wolverines.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
March 3, 2025

PHOTOS: CFCA girls hoops falls in state semifinals

The Lady Eagles lost to North Florida Educational Institute, 50-46, in the Class 1A state semifinals.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
February 27, 2025

Regional sports complex development, The Dynasty, receives key approvals from Ocoee

Ocoee Commission unanimously approved a future land use map amendment and rezoning of the property for the billion-dollar development.

West Orange Times & Observer
News

Sam Albuquerque
February 26, 2025

Local youth gymnastics star Jocelyn James taking first steps toward Olympic dream

Horizon West's Jocelyn James is flying up the youth gymnastics ranks, demonstrating the skills and drive required to turn a lofty dream into a reality.

Sports
Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
February 25, 2025

Top West, Southwest Orange baseball players to watch in 2025

As the 2025 baseball season kicks into high gear, check out this list of the area’s top talent to watch out for on the diamond this year.

Sports
High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
February 25, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Mackenzie Duncan, Horizon softball

Horizon softball senior Mackenzie Duncan is the program’s leader in strikeouts, games played and innings pitched.

Sports
Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
February 23, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange girls lacrosse dominates in first home win of 2025

Led by its young trio of goalscorers, the Lady Warriors top visiting Edgewater High in comfortable fashion, 19-3.

Sports
Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
February 23, 2025

Three area girls basketball teams win regional championships, advance to state final four

CFCA, Dr. Phillips and Ocoee all claimed their respective regional titles and kept their state championship hopes alive.

Sports
High Schools

Michael Eng
February 22, 2025

PHOTOS: Roper YMCA Family Center’s Healthy YOU Day

The Roper YMCA Family Center invited the public to an open house of sorts Saturday, Feb. 22, as it celebrated Healthy YOU Day.

West Orange Times & Observer
Neighborhood

Sam Albuquerque
February 22, 2025

Windermere boys basketball wins regionals, advances to state final four

In a battle between district foes, the Wolverines topped the Oak Ridge Pioneers, 62-58, for their first regional crown since 2018-19.

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High Schools

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