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Megan Bruinsma
February 26, 2026

Florida Athletic Coaches Association awards roll in for local basketball coaches

Olympia’s Justin Shipp and TFA’s Tarrik Mabon are producing talent on the hardwood.

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Michael Eng
February 26, 2026

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation serves up first pickleball tournament

WGHF’s Paddles for the Past Pickleball Tournament takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at both the Roper YMCA Family Center and the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 25, 2026

Lake Buena Vista welcomes new head football coach

Shawn Holmes will step in as Lake Buena Vista’s football team’s head coach.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 25, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Giulia Belardo, Top Gun cheer

At 12 years old, Top Gun cheerleader Giulia Belardo has won the National Championship twice and placed second in Worlds.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 25, 2026

Baseball and softball players to look out for on the plate

West Orange and Southwest Orange baseball and softball teams should be fun to watch this season.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 25, 2026

Foundation Academy turns girls flag football dreams into reality

The Lady Lions are prepared to lay the groundwork for the future generations to come.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 24, 2026

Windermere High soccer team’s 2026 voyage comes to an end

The Wolverines fell to Columbus 4-1 in the Class 7A State Semifinals.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 23, 2026

High School basketball regional semifinals results

Ocoee High girls basketball team will continue to the finals and three boys teams extended the journey.

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Leticia Silva
February 21, 2026

Winter Garden Little League celebrates largest season opener

The Winter Garden Little League celebrated its season opener Friday, Feb. 20, with more than 600 players.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 20, 2026

Dr. Phillips hires Darryl Monroe as offensive coordinator

The Dr. Phillips alumni will step on the Panthers’ football team’s sideline as an offensive coordinator.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 20, 2026

Gymnastics USA teams place in Presidential Classic

Three of Gymnastics USA’s boys teams and two girls teams won first place.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 20, 2026

High school basketball FHSAA Regional Semifinals games

West and Southwest Orange high schools are sending five girls basketball teams and six boys to the FHSAA Regional Semifinals.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 18, 2026

Dr. Phillips’ Caleb Walls takes the helm of football team

At 27 years old Caleb Walls begins his first head coach position.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 18, 2026

Windermere High boys soccer team wins regional championship

The Wolverines head to the Final Four of the 7A boys soccer state tournament.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 18, 2026

Ocoee makes the dream of playing club volleyball a reality

The Ocoee Knightmares are flourishing in their first club season, made possible by Ocoee Parks and Leisure Services.

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