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Andrea Mujica
August 2, 2023

HOOPS HERO: Windermere High starting shooting guard wins gold at 17U FIBA Centrobasket

Windermere High men’s varsity basketball starting shooting guard Charlier Torres was part of the 17U Puerto Rico basketball team that won the 17U FIBA Centrobasket Sunday, July 30, in Belize.

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Andrea Mujica
August 2, 2023

Windermere Prep announces hiring of three new head coaches

Prior to the start of the 2023-24 academic year, the Lakers have made some changes in its athletic staff. The school hired new head coaches for the girls golf, swim and dive, and boys lacrosse teams.

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Andrea Mujica
August 2, 2023

Legacy High will have a brand new cross country teams

The Eagles have hired Maurio and Jill Medley to lead the first ever cross country teams in school's history into the 2023-24 season.

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Andrea Mujica
July 31, 2023

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Squeeze overpowers Leesburg Lightning

After losing the first game 5-4 Saturday, July 29, the Winter Garden Squeeze defeated the Leesburg Lightning 4-3 in the second game of the 3-game championship series Sunday, July 30.

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Annabelle Sikes
July 28, 2023

Roper YMCA bringing new esports program to community

The Roper YMCA’s esports is a virtual and in-person program for kids and teens to stay connected, make friends and learn new skills.

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Andrea Mujica
July 28, 2023

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: George Kudmani

Kudmani qualified for the championships for the 50- and 100-meter butterfly events with a time of 31.5 and 1:09, respectively, and the 50-meter breaststroke with a time of 37.0.

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Andrea Mujica
July 27, 2023

DRAFT DAY DREAM: Windermere High alum gets drafted by San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres selected Carson Montgomery in the 11th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. He is a former pitcher for Windermere High School.

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Andrea Mujica
July 26, 2023

Don’t call her a ‘girl playing baseball’

Winter Garden Little League’s Blakely Olszewski was the first girl selected for an All-Star team to represent the league in years. She’s only been playing for a year.

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Andrea Mujica
July 23, 2023

PHOTOS: My City Allstars hosts first sports summer camp

Campers are able to learn the basic skills and techniques for myriad sports during the camp, which runs until Friday, July 28.

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Andrea Mujica
July 21, 2023

IRON SHARPENS IRON: Windermere Prep offers summer workout sessions

The camp offers an opportunity for middle and high schools athletes from the West Orange and Southwest Orange areas to improve their athletic skills and endurance.

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Andrea Mujica
July 21, 2023

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sophia Margelos

Margelos completed her season with a batting average of .431 and an OBP of 1.071. She also pitched 93 innings, struck out 140 and had a WHIP of 1.58.

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Athlete of the Week

Andrea Mujica
July 20, 2023

Lake Buena Vista football coach steps down

After former head football coach at Lake Buena Vista High School, Joe Rienzi, made the decision to step down, Brant Peddy will lead the Vipers during the 2023-24 football season.

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Andrea Mujica
July 20, 2023

BAND OF BROTHERS: Dr. Phillips Little League 16U division wins state championship

After defeating North Springs Little League 8-2 recently, the DPLL 16U division became the first team in the league to win a state championship title.

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Andrea Mujica
July 19, 2023

QB Shootout, Battle in the Pit return to CFCA

More than 200 student-athletes gathered at Central Florida Christian Academy’s football field to participate in the third edition of the QB Shootout and the Battle in the Pit.

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Andrea Mujica
July 19, 2023

PHOTOS: Gymnastics USA hosts summer camp

Campers can enjoy their summer days learning stretching exercises, how to tumble and twirl, and playing a variety of games.

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