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Sports | Athlete of the Week

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  • Megan Bruinsma
  • March 3, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Richelle Ruiz, Olympia High softball

Olympia High softball team’s Richelle Ruiz is batting in success during her senior season.

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  • 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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  • February 17, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Caleb Smith, Dr. Phillips boys basketball

Sophomore Caleb Smith played a crucial role in the team’s first state playoff appearance since 2022.

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  • February 10, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Ben Bunnell, Windermere High boys basketball

Senior shooting guard Ben Bunnell balances academic excellence with his on-court presence.

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  • February 3, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Rylie Dechon, Foundation Academy cheer

Foundation Academy’s cheer team finished No. 4 in the nation, and Rylie Dechon’s efforts supported the finish.

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  • January 27, 2026
Athlete of the Week: KaiLani McGowan, Horizon High girls basketball

Horizon girls basketball sophomore KaiLani McGowan is playing a pivotal role on the team’s defensive front.

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  • January 20, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Jonah Bryan, Windermere Prep boys soccer

Windermere Prep senior captain Jonah Bryan is playing an important role in the Lakers’ quest to return to the playoffs.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • December 16, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Haley Pine, TFA weightlifter

The First Academy senior weightlifter Haley Pine has five first-place finishes and prepares to qualify for regionals for the third consecutive year.

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  • December 9, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Katelyn Pulver, Lake Buena Vista volleyball

Lake Buena Vista’s Katelyn Pulver and finished the season averaging 3.8 kills per set, 94 total kills with a 0.330 hitting percentage.

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  • December 3, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Olivia Ray, Ocoee swimming

Ocoee High’s swimmer Olivia Ray defeated the school’s record in the 100 breaststroke at the FHSAA Class 4A State Championships.

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  • November 25, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Taha Abdi, Windermere Prep cross-country

Windermere Prep’s cross-country runner Taha Abdi qualified for states both years of his cross-country career.

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  • November 19, 2025
Athlete of the Week: McKenna McBride, Horizon soccer

Horizon High girls soccer midfielder McKenna McBride is shining in her senior year before she heads to Columbus State.

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  • November 11, 2025
Athlete of the Week: Ethan Hodson, Olympia swimming

Olympia senior swimmer Ethan Hodson is going to states for the fourth consecutive year after finishing first in 100 breast at districts and third in regionals.

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