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Sam Albuquerque
March 30, 2024

Five West, Southwest Orange high school boys volleyball named to All-American watch list

The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its 2024 boys All-American team watch list in late March.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 29, 2024

Former Olympia star boys basketball player shines in first college start

Titans' all-time leading scorer, Jizzle James, sets multiple career highs in first start for Cincinnati in the NIT.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 29, 2024

The First Academy football announces new defensive coordinator

Jacob Gill has been announced as the new top defensive assistant for the Royals football program, which has seen an overhaul this offseason.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 28, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Hayden Spears, Windermere boys volleyball

After getting off to a hot start, Windermere boys volleyball’s Hayden Spears is ready to lead the Wolverines in the second half of the season.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 28, 2024

Windermere Prep star boys basketball player selected to USA Basketball minicamp

Sophomore wing Brandon Bass Jr., who led the Lakers to a second-straight state title game appearance, was one of 65 players selected to participate.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 28, 2024

Olympia boys lacrosse's confidence leading to historic season

With a few games left in the 2024 regular season, Olympia High boys lacrosse is breaking records on their way to the playoffs.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 27, 2024

Registration for Ocoee youth basketball now open

From now until May 3, children from 5-15 can sign up for the league at the Jim Beech Recreation Center.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 27, 2024

How West Orange High’s Zoe Calvez became a multi-sport star

Not only has Zoe Calvez continued the superb lineage of Warriors softball centerfielders, but also has established herself as a force on the hardwood.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 25, 2024

PHOTOS: The First Academy baseball hosted the 2024 O-Town National Classic

Seven teams from Central Florida, including four from the West, Southwest Orange County area, came together to compete in the five-day spring break baseball tournament.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 21, 2024

Four West, Southwest Orange soccer players selected to All-Star games

Four of top players from the area's best teams represented West, Southwest Orange County in the FACA All-Star games

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Sam Albuquerque
March 21, 2024

Windermere High boys volleyball's Hayden Spears signs with Ohio State

The 6-foot-7 middle hitter will be continuing his volleyball career in the Big Ten next season.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 21, 2024

NIL is coming to Florida high school sports and the arguments against it bore me

The FHSAA is considering a Name, Image and Likeness proposal and the arguments are coming from every angle.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 20, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Enzo Belardo, Stoneybrook Karate OGKK

Enzo Belardo has started the AAU karate season on fire, winning three straight competitions. Next up, he has his sights on Nationals.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 20, 2024

Three strikes, you're in: Local umpire is heading to the Little League World Series

Winter Garden Little League’s Ed Smith has been selected to umpire at the 2024 Little League World Series.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 20, 2024

West, Southwest Orange County high school football teams release fall game schedules

Dr. Phillips High, Lake Buena Vista High and West Orange High football's 2024 slates have been released.

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