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Sam Albuquerque
March 1, 2024

Ocoee wrestling's family environment led to historic 2023-24 seasons

Ocoee High’s wrestling team adopted a new focus in its preparation — win at home. It culminated with three championships this season.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 1, 2024

Foundation coach to bring Friday Night Lights to spring tourney

After receiving a new heart almost two years ago, Denzel Irvin is thriving as a football coach and business owner.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 23, 2024

Central Florida Christian Academy, Dr. Phillips High girls basketball both win regional championships

In FHSAA Class 2A CFCA tops North Tampa Christian to advance to state championship tournament final four, while DP beats Oak Ridge in 7A.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 22, 2024

West Orange High cheer brings home third state title in program history

Warriors cheer ends 10+ year state title-drought in dominant fashion at the championship meet.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 22, 2024

Olympia, Windermere High’s budding rivalry is blooming this winter sports season

With about 7.5 miles between the schools, an intertwined history and constant matchups, it was inevitable the two would clash and this season may have been it.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 21, 2024

Progress over perfection: How Foundation Academy cheer became world champions

In a season full of adversity, Foundation Academy cheer was able to rally and win every major championship.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 21, 2024

Dr. Phillips girls basketball’s intensity helps punch ticket to regional finals, on course for states 3-peat

Dr. Phillips wants to play fast and they use ultra-intense defense to do so and to win championships.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 21, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Aida Bell, Horizon girls soccer

In her senior season, Aida Bell, a Centre College girls soccer signee, has continued to add to her already-special legacy at Horizon.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
February 16, 2024

Roper YMCA plans Healthy Community Day of Action

Interactive stations will teach attendees how to live healthy at the YMCA event.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 16, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Chalier Torres, Windermere boys basketball

Windermere boys basketball’s Chalier Torres holds currently a 3.8 unweighted GPA and crossed recently the 1,000-point mark.

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Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
February 16, 2024

West Orange High alum to host free youth basketball clinic

Wendell Coates Jr. will host 150 kids for a free basketball clinic in March.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 15, 2024

National Signing Day: Student-athletes across West, Southwest Orange County make their college decisions

From all over West Orange and Southwest Orange County, Feb. 7 saw student-athletes from the entire sports landscape achieve something incredible: Sign their National Letters of Intent to play college sports.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 12, 2024

Titan Time: Olympia boys basketball is about going all out, all 32 minutes of the game

Despite losing two of its expected top returning players to transfers, Olympia has doubled down on effort and talent to fuel its postseason run.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 11, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Vaughn Scusa, Legacy Charter football

Despite just one season of football Legacy's Vaughn Scusa starred for the Eagles and is now headed to play in college.

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Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
February 9, 2024

PHOTOS: West Orange girls basketball top Ocoee on the Knights' senior night

After trailing most of the game, West Orange tops rival Ocoee led by senior guard Zoe Calvez.

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