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Megan Bruinsma
May 27, 2026

West Orange High Unified Cheer team prepares to represent Team Florida at the Special Olympics USA Games

The West Orange High Unified Cheer team won states for the fourth consecutive season and now will represent Team Florida at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in June.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 26, 2026

The First Academy's Athletic Director Andy Chiles inducted into OCPS Hall of Fame

Andy Chiles was named on the OCPS Hall of Fame 2026 Athletics Inductee list.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 22, 2026

West Orange baseball players earn FACA All-State Honors

Miguel Acosta and Lukas Stirewalt were recognized among Florida's top high school baseball players.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 22, 2026

Horizon boys volleyball rolls in post-season awards

Three players were named to the All-Metro West team and one given the All-Metro Academic award.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 22, 2026

The First Academy boys lacrosse defenseman named Academic All-American

TFA's senior Jackson Jones was given the honor.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 22, 2026

Foundation Academy baseball head coach steps down after three seasons

Dakoda Grove will be moving to Jacksonville, Florida, after growing Foundation's program.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 20, 2026

Windermere High coaches named Metro Male and Female Coach of the Year

Boys soccer head coach Lou Romao and girls swim head coach Kyle Casias were given the award.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 20, 2026

Ocoee High Special Olympics basketball team wins states

The Knights won the state championship tournament Saturday, May 16.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 20, 2026

Winter Garden Squeeze announces 2026 schedule

The Squeeze is returning for the 2026 season at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 29.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 20, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Jace Jenniex, Dr. Phillips baseball

Two-way threat and sophomore Jace Jenniex has a promising future ahead for his career on the Dr. Phillips High baseball team.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 20, 2026

Unity powers The First Academy softball's transformation

The First Academy softball team’s transformation this season began with a new head coach and a player who were ready to step up to the plate for a bigger purpose than themselves.