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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 24, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Rylee Gibson, Foundation baseball

Foundation baseball’s Rylee Gibson established himself as a force on the mound and the plate. As a senior, he’ll look to lead the Lions even further.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 24, 2024
Lake Buena Vista football’s old-school approach leading to bright future

After its first winning season in program history, under then-new coach Brant Peddy, Vipers football is all about building on that momentum in 2024.

  • Sports
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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 23, 2024
FRIDAY NIGHT FIVE: Dr. Phillips football's win over Lake Mary shows championship caliber

Observer Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque serves up his top five observations from the area's high school football games, every Monday morning.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 22, 2024
TFA's Sofi Miller commits to Tennessee Tech women's basketball

The 6-foot-2 forward, who averaged 13.8 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.5 blocks a game last season, will play her college ball for the Golden Eagles.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 21, 2024
Horizon girls volleyball wins Metro West championship, tops West Orange in final

The Hawks move to 12-2 on the season after beating the Warriors, 2-1, in the championship match of the Metro West Conference tournament at Horizon High.

  • Sports
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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 21, 2024
The First Academy football's defense forces seven turnovers, tops Atlantic, 41-28

A school record of seven turnovers by the Royals defense, four forced fumbles and three interceptions, led TFA to a 41-28 statement win over Atlantic Community High.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 21, 2024
FRIDAY NIGHT ROUNDUP: Everything you need to know from Week Five of high school football

Did you miss your favorite West or Southwest Orange County high school football team's game? Catch up here with all the scores and notes from the area's Week Five action.

  • Sports
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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 21, 2024
West Orange football tops Lake Buena Vista, 35-7

Led by its stout defense and effective passing game, the Warriors move to 4-0 on the season and hand the Vipers of LBV their second loss of 2024.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 20, 2024
Horizon boys cross country set new records, win fourth consecutive meet

The Hawks boys cross country team adds to its stellar start by winning the Hawks on the Hill Invitational at Lake Minneola High School, junior Jacob Finch sets new school record.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 20, 2024
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: All the area's Week Five high school football action

Here's everything you need to know from Week Five of the West, Southwest Orange County high school football season.

  • Sports
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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 20, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Mason Mathis, CFCA football

Central Florida Christian football QB Mason Mathis led a long game-winning drive to give the Eagles its first win under coach Kevin Blackman.

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  • Athlete of the Week
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 19, 2024
Olympia High boys swim team finishes second at Record Breaker Invitational

The Titans won five individual events and set various meet records at the Sept. 14 event at the Port Orange YMCA.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 19, 2024
Tickets for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational have gone on sale

Tickets for Central Florida’s signature sporting event, which will be held from March 3–9, 2025 at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, are now available to the general public for purchase.

  • Sports
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 19, 2024
‘Sacrifice Me 4 We’: West Orange football’s team-first mindset leads to best start since ‘15

Although the talent, coaching and resources all help West Orange football win games, it’s the team-first culture that’s moving the Warriors program forward.

  • Sports
  • High Schools
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 18, 2024
Windermere High stadium opening rescheduled for Sept. 27

Following the postponement of its original opening game, Windermere High expects its Sept. 27 football game vs. Lake Buena Vista High to open on-campus stadium.

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