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Megan Bruinsma
April 24, 2026

Foundation Academy girls track-and-field team sets records at districts

The team earned its first district runners-up title since 2023 in the 1A District 8 Championships Thursday, April 23.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 21, 2026

The First Academy boys weightlifters eye future numbers after winning district title

The First Academy boys weightlifting team won its district championship for the first time in three years and now eyes future success in regionals and states.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 21, 2026

Olympia High beach volleyball maintains high standard through player and new coach

Olympia’s beach volleyball team didn’t allow losing a group of seniors to impact its success. The Titans’ senior leader Madison Wehr has been determined to continue the legacy.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 21, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Elijah Ihnenfeld, Windermere High boys volleyball

Windermere High boys volleyball team’s junior pin hitter Elijah Ihnenfeld has provided a valuable arm to the Wolverines’ front line.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 21, 2026

CDR Elite Track Club's 5-year-old en route for groundbreaking career

Dr. Phillips Elementary’s kindergartner Shawn Crawford began track this year. In his first meet, he earned three gold medals and now has climbed the Florida and national rankings.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 21, 2026

Four local high school track-and-field teams competed in FHSAA 4A District 5 district meet

Districts wrapped up with Horizon boys and Olympia girls in second on the leaderboard.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 21, 2026

Ocoee High hosting summer baseball informational meeting

The meeting Friday, April 24, will be for a summer baseball team for Ocoee residents.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 17, 2026

Dr. Phillips High baseball team celebrates seven Class of 2026 commitments

The Panthers will graduate seven seniors who will go on to the next level.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 17, 2026

Horizon High girls lacrosse team claims district championship

The Lady Hawks toppled Lake Nona 20-9 Thursday, April 16, to clinch the district.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 15, 2026

Windermere's boater wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Harris Chain of Lakes with 34 pounds

Dylan Quilatan won the MFL Phoenix Bass Fishing League tournament.

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Justice Covert
April 15, 2026

Freshman trio and new head coach reignite Olympia High baseball

Olympia High’s baseball team is a winning program again, posting a 10-9 record this year thanks to four newcomers and a preseason battle for chicken wings.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
April 15, 2026

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy dominates its Lions Last Chance Meet

Foundation Academy boys and girls track and field teams topped The First Academy and Legacy High in its home meet.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 15, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Peyton Castell, Dr. Phillips track and field

Dr. Phillips High junior sprinter Peyton Castell sets sights on reaching the podium in states once again.

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Athlete of the Week

Megan Bruinsma
April 14, 2026

6 Levels Orlando's 77-year-old accomplishes his dreams by earning black belt in jiu-jitsu

At 65 years old, Paul Laniosz picked up Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Twelve years later, he earned his black belt at 6 Levels in Oakland.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 14, 2026

West Orange hires Tyrone Curnell as its newest boys basketball head coach

The Warriors' alumnus Tyrone Curnell is returning to his old stopping grounds as a head coach following one season as an assistant coach.

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