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Megan Bruinsma
January 13, 2026

Athlete of the Week: J.C. Lewis, West Orange soccer

West Orange boys soccer forward J.C. Lewis is leading the team in its No. 25 national ranking.

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Athlete of the Week

Megan Bruinsma
January 13, 2026

PHOTOS: Ocoee girls basketball tops Horizon

Ocoee High is back on the winning streak; Horizon falls to 7-6.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
January 12, 2026

PHOTOS: Windermere finishes second in Metro West Conference tournament

Windermere fell 47-44 in its rematch with Evans for the Metro West Conference tournament.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
January 9, 2026

Horizon High welcomes new softball head coach

Jay Mudd will step in as Horizon’s softball head coach for the 2026 season.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
January 8, 2026

Olympia High athletic director Russell Wambles retires

After almost 29 years in athletic administration, Russell Wambles retired.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
January 7, 2026

Olympia boys basketball junior reaches 1,000 points

The Titans' guard James Nowells joined the 1K club in the Titans’ defeat over LBV.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 7, 2026

FORECAST 2026: 407Basketball built the training hub for young athletes

After growing from Windermere Basketball Academy and fusing with 407Volleyball, 407Sports is welcoming a new era of youth training, academics and growth.

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Michael Eng
January 6, 2026

Olympia High returns with second annual Turkey Trot

The event will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 6, 2026

FORECAST 2026: TFA eyes a state run with playoffs back in the picture

The First Academy football is hungry to make a state run after being ineligible for the playoffs in back-to-back seasons.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
January 6, 2026

Dr. Phillips boys basketball player reaches 1,000 points

Sophomore point guard Josiah Gillard joined the 1K points club.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 19, 2025

Multiple lawsuits filed against The Dynasty | Ocoee developers

Montierre Development faces over $11 million in lawsuits over The Dynasty, an Ocoee sports project.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 19, 2025

Rising local basketball players to keep an eye out for

West Orange and Southwest Orange are chock full of talent on the hardwood this year.

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High Schools

Megan Bruinsma
December 19, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Abigayle White, Horizon cross-country

Abigayle White was named on the Orlando All-City Girls First Team for her junior year accomplishments.

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Athlete of the Week

Megan Bruinsma
December 19, 2025

OARS rower prepares for national rowing camp

Orlando Area Rowing Society sent six rowers to the Youth Speed Order, and one returned with an invitation to the U19 U.S. Rowing National Team Winter High Performance Camps.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 19, 2025

Winter Garden 12U baseball team celebrates fall success

Team Orlando Baseball 12U Winter Garden built champions in its fall season, but the vision extends further than the dugout.

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