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Sam Albuquerque
April 8, 2024

Foundation Academy boys basketball coach named AD of Baptist University of Florida

Nathaniel Hughes has resigned for his position as Lions coach to become the inaugural athletic director at BUF.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 8, 2024

The First Academy announces longtime boys basketball coach resigns

Chris Mayberry becomes the second longtime Royals coach to step down from his position in the past two days.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 6, 2024

The First Academy's legendary baseball coach Scott Grove has resigned

After a decade as the Royals' skipper Grove has stepped down effective immediately. Assistant Nick Franklin will serve as the interim coach.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Horizon flag football inches out senior night win over Windermere, 6-0

The Lady Hawks' defense led the way in the rivalry game win over the Wolverines with two key interceptions.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 6, 2024

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy hosts Legacy Classic golf tournament

The annual golf tournament, auction and fundraiser at Orange County National brought together the Foundation family for 18 holes of fun.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 5, 2024

Ocoee High football hires new offensive coordinator

Jerry Middleton has been named the top offensive assistant for the Knights.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 5, 2024

Fall football schedules: Here are five can't miss 2024 high school football games

Most West, Southwest Orange high school football teams have released their 2024 schedules, here are Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque’s top five games to watch.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips High boys water polo tops West Orange High in district finals

In the second district final matchups of the day between the West Orange and Dr. Phillips, the Panthers boys beat the Warriors in a thriller, 13-10.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

PHOTOS: West Orange High girls water polo tops Dr. Phillips in district finals

In the first of two district finals between the West Orange and Dr. Phillips, the lady Warriors won 7-5.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Joseph McNicholas, Windermere High boys weightlifting

Meet Windermere boys weightlifter Joseph McNicholas, the Class 3A, District 7 and Metro West conference individual champion.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 4, 2024

Windermere baseball’s Ty Head is the best in a family of D-I athletes

The senior is about to achieve something none of the other D-I athletes in his family have; get drafted to play professional sports.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2024

Lake Buena Vista High boys tennis advances to Metro West conference finals

After getting off to a hot start, the Vipers have rolled through metros and will fight for the title April 4.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2024

Four area high school boys weightlifting teams win district titles

Windermere High, Horizon High, The First Academy and Foundation Academy all won a district crown.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 3, 2024

Dr. Phillips boys water polo rises from young surprise to state’s top team

The FHSAA boys water polo district playoffs have begun. Despite a young roster, the Panthers (24-2) are one of the favorites to bring a state title home.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 2, 2024

Windermere Prep's Micah Kurtz named president of Oak Hill Academy in Virginia

Lakers' Director of Sports Performance, Assistant Director of Athletics will begin leading the powerhouse private school in June.

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