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Sam Albuquerque
March 9, 2024

Three times is the charm: Dr. Phillips girls basketball brings home 3rd straight state title

In an all-Orlando matchup against Colonial High, Dr. Phillips High girls basketball completes its three-peat quest, topping the Grenadiers, 53-46.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

West Orange boys soccer falls short in state title comeback

West Orange pushed for nearly 60 minutes of game time to complete a comeback. However, the Warriors fell 2-1 to the Bobcats in the Class 7A state-title game.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Kat Johnson, Foundation Academy softball

Kat Johnson is the heart of Foundation Academy’s softball team, filling in wherever she is needed.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

West Orange High baseball booster club unveiled new practice facility addition

Thanks to the West Orange High baseball team booster club, Warriors baseball and softball now have a new $70,000 roof.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

The annual OARS Invitational Regatta is back on March 9, 10 at Bill Frederick Park

One of the premier rowing events on the southeast rowing calendar, the OARS Invitational promises two days of non-stop competition and outdoor fun.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 7, 2024

Happy anniversary: 10 years later, pickleball is thriving more than ever in Winter Garden

The city of Winter Garden will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its pickleball boom with a three-day event this month.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 6, 2024

The 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational has kicked off

Starting on Monday, March 4 with its annual Pro-Am tournament, the PGA Tour has landed in Orlando for one of the most famous stops on its calendar, The Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 5, 2024

How West, Southwest Orange County's top wrestlers finished at individual states

With a handful of area wrestlers in both the girls and boys meets, West Orange High’s Raymond Cavey was tops among the group

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Sam Albuquerque
March 5, 2024

Windermere boys and Horizon girls soccer teams fall in state semifinals

Following historic regional championship wins for the Lady Hawks and the Wolverines, both failed to punch their ticket to the state finals.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 5, 2024

Windermere Prep boys basketball falls in Class 3A state championship game, 67-57

For the second year in a row, the Lakers fell to Riveria Prep and finished the season as the FHSAA state runners-up.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 4, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Grace Lopez, Windermere Prep girls weightlifting

Windermere Prep’s Grace Lopez placed 4th in weightlifting state tournament.

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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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