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Sam Albuquerque
June 15, 2024

West Orange football wins Florida Gators Swamp Shootout 7-on-7 tournament

After falling behind in both the semifinals and finals, the Warriors claimed the Gator head trophy.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 15, 2024

West Orange football star receiver Larry Miles announces transfer to Jones High

Following a breakout sophomore season for the Warriors, the three-star prospect announced he will switch schools this fall.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 14, 2024

Dr. Phillips football's Maliki Wright commits to Duke

Following his decommitment from USF, the three-star defensive back picked the Blue Devils over Mizzou, Iowa St. and Vanderbilt.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 14, 2024

Windermere Prep hires new baseball coach

Omar Peña will takeover as the Lakers' new baseball coach, as well as serve as a Middle School PE teacher.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 13, 2024

Next Level Elite football camp returns to Winter Garden

The eighth annual camp will take place Saturday, June 29, at Walker Field.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 12, 2024

Winter Garden Little League claim 8-9-year-old District 14 Tournament of Champions crown

In the 8- to 9-year-old age group, the All-Star collection of Winter Garden Little Leaguers went undefeated to claim the Tournament of Champions crown.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 12, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Nolan Maroth, Winter Garden Squeeze

A West Orange High alum, Winter Garden Squeeze pitcher Nolan Maroth is back for a second season on the mound in the Florida League.

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Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
June 11, 2024

The First Academy football wins UCF 7-on-7 championship

The Royals’ new-look football team competed at the Knights’ 7-on-7 tourney, held Thursday, June 6, at FBC Mortgage Stadium.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 10, 2024

OARS has four top 10 finishers at 2024 USRowing's Youth Nationals

Three of the four qualified for the A final, including a fifth-place finish by its Men's Youth 4x boat.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 9, 2024

Dr. Phillips football's QB Stanley Anderson-Lofton announces commitment to Middle Tennessee

With a handful of offers to pick from, the top returning quarterback in West, Southwest Orange County has chosen the Blue Raiders.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 8, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Little League champions honored at Squeeze game

The Winter Garden Squeeze honored the 8-9 year old District 14 champions from Winter Garden Little League.

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Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2024

Introducing the 2024 Orange Observer Sports Awards

The Observer is excited to roll out a new local annual sports awards series to highlight the area’s most deserving athletes, coaches and teams.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2024

Orlando Area Rowing Society sending nine boats to Nationals

After facing off against 53 of the top teams from across the Southeast, Orlando Area Rowing Society is sending nine boats to USRowing’s Youth National Championships.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Diego De Pina, Ocoee High Track and Field

A two-sport athlete for Ocoee, Diego De Pina is not only primed for a breakout senior season on the football field, but he also finished as the state runner-up in the shot put.

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Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
June 5, 2024

Amid new on-campus stadium, Windermere High athletics says bye to Scott Pine Park

Starting this fall Windermere High’s athletics move into its new on-campus stadium after seven seasons at Deputy Scott Pine Community Park.

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