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Sam Albuquerque
April 19, 2024

West Orange girls, Dr. Phillips boys water polo teams advance to state finals

Both the Lady Warriors and Panthers will play for their respective state crown on Saturday, April 20 at the Gian Zumpano Aquatic Center in Miami.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 19, 2024

Olympia High, West Orange High claim respective boys lacrosse district titles

These two titles represent a historic 2024 season for both the Titans and Warriors.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 19, 2024

Olympia High girls volleyball using beach season to grow program, players

Olympia High’s girls volleyball program is using beach volleyball's unique qualities to help the program and players grow for the fall indoor season.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 19, 2024

FHSAA tennis playoffs: West, Southwest Orange County teams fighting for state title

With district tournaments wrapped up, there are plenty of West Orange and Southwest Orange County teams locked in on the state tournament.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 18, 2024

Championship runs: West Orange girls and Dr. Phillips boys water polo teams fighting for state titles

The Lady Warriors and Panthers are both two wins away from bringing home a state championship trophy.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 18, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Surraya Fadloullah, West Orange girls water polo

West Orange High senior water polo star Surraya Fadloullah has led the Lady Warriors with 65 goals through 26 games.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 18, 2024

Elite 11: Dr. Phillips quarterback Stanley Anderson-Lofton competed in nation’s top QB camp

As part of the 2024 Elite 11 Regional Tour stop in Orlando, quarterbacks from throughout the Southeast showcased their talent in the nation’s premier camp series and competition.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 12, 2024

The First Academy announces new girls volleyball coach

Former Windermere Prep coach Amanda Serpa has been tapped to lead the Royals' program.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 12, 2024

Foundation Academy hires new boys basketball coach

Longtime Windermere Prep assistant coach Sharrod Williams will take over the Lions' hoops program.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 11, 2024

Windermere Prep promotes James Hamilton to head football coach

Hamilton has spent the last three seasons as the offensive and defensive line assistant coach and will now replace Brian Simmons.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 10, 2024

Defense, toughness and grit: Horizon girls flag football’s identity key to 2024 success

In its third season, Horizon High’s girls flag football team finished the regular season 13-2 and has its sights set on a deep playoff run.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 9, 2024

Windermere Prep’s Micah Kurtz takes top role at Oak Hill Academy

Throughout his career, Kurtz has developed a unique set of skills that make him the perfect candidate to lead one of the nation’s top athletics powerhouses.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 9, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Jamarie Pierre, Horizon track and field

In his first season as a track-and-field athlete, Horizon football star Jamarie Pierre has capitalized on his explosiveness to trade in touchdowns for gold medals.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 9, 2024

Horizon High baseball celebrates first two college commits

Nick Colimodio and Nick Midili will continue their athletic careers.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 9, 2024

Girls flag football playoffs kick off

Seven teams from West Orange and Southwest Orange are in the hunt for their district’s crown.

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