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Sam Albuquerque
July 8, 2024

Winter Garden Squeeze fall in double-header, still hottest team in Florida League

After an 8-2 run in their last 10 games, the Squeeze sit just one game behind first place in the Florida League standings with nine games left in the regular season.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 6, 2024

Horizon High's Enzo Belardo has won an AAU karate national championship

The rising junior at Horizon High and member of Stoneybrook Karate OGKK started off 2024 on a tear — winning five straight AAU karate competitions — and now he's claimed a national title.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 6, 2024

Olympia High girls track-and-field star Omaria Gordon signs with South Carolina

The state champion long jumper selects the Gamecocks over in-state schools UCF, South Florida and Florida State.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 5, 2024

Windermere High has announced Nicole Vinas as its next girls indoor volleyball coach

Vinas will take over a Wolverines team that finished 16-7 last season and should return its top hitter and setter.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 5, 2024

PHOTOS: Ocoee’s police department vs. parks and rec basketball game

With the help of the Orlando Magic and GROW Healthy Kids, the two city departments faced off in a game for Ocoee department superiority while giving away free basketballs to those in attendance.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 4, 2024

Former West Orange High athlete Russell Robinson qualifies for USA track and field Olympic team

The current University of Miami athlete is the reigning men's triple jump national champion, and with his second-place finish at the Olympic trials, he's qualified for the Paris Olympics.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 4, 2024

Orlando QB Shootout, Battle in the Pit camps return to West Orange

The combined quarterback, skill position and linemen camp/competition is returning for a fourth year to Central Florida Christian Academy Saturday, July 13.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 3, 2024

Danny Stutsman, former Foundation football standout, named preseason All-American

The current Oklahoma Sooner was named to the 2024 Walter Camp preseason first-team All-American team.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 3, 2024

Former West Orange High baseball player Doug Nikhazy one step closer to MLB dream

After being drafted in the second round to the Cleveland Guardians in 2021, the former Ole Miss pitcher received a call-up to AAA.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 3, 2024

Former Windermere Prep star Mia Williams reflects on first softball season at UF, mentoring area players

After committing to Florida as a seventh-grader, Mia Williams finally achieved her dream of playing softball for the Gators. Now, she’s using her experience to mentor the area’s next stars.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 2, 2024

Athlete of the Week: David Hwang, Foundation Academy baseball

For the second consecutive summer, Foundation Academy baseball’s David Hwang spent time serving, coaching kids in the Dominican Republic.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 28, 2024

The First Academy announces Alan Kunkel as new baseball coach

Royals baseball's new coach comes to Orlando from the University of South Florida, where he served as the Bulls' associate head coach and recruiting coordinator.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
June 28, 2024

PHOTOS: OARS hosts Learn to Row camp

From kids starting middle school to rising seniors, Orlando Area Rowing Society’s Learn to Row camp is the perfect introduction to anyone interested in getting on the water.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 27, 2024

Meet the Squeeze Squad, the Winter Garden Squeeze’s bat boys

Led by Bat Boy George, the Squeeze Squad has evolved into more than just a group of kids running around with bats. These days, everyone involved with the team is now part of the squad.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 27, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Elena Friedman, Montverde Academy softball

After recovering from a career-threatening knee surgery, Elena Friedman transferred to Montverde Academy and brought home a state title.

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