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Megan Bruinsma
August 5, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Aiden Howard, Maxey Elementary

Maxey Elementary’s Aiden Howard was a huge part of the West Orange Boys & Girls Club’s summer basketball.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 28, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Giovanni Thomas, Foundation Academy football

Foundation Academy’s Giovanni Thomas is a three-time USA Football National team select at 14 years old.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 22, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Justin Felton II, Dr. Phillips High football

Ahead of the upcoming fall season, Dr. Phillips High running back Justin Felton II was named the RB MVP at the Orlando QB Shootout and Battle in The Pit camp Saturday, July 1

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Megan Bruinsma
July 15, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Kaycie Peters, Dr. Phillips Little League

Dr. Phillips Little League All-Star softball player Kaycie Peters was a key figure in her All-Star team’s state finish.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 7, 2026

Athlete of the Week: James Nowells, Olympia High

Olympia High boys basketball guard James Nowells is dominating in his summer AAU season as he prepares for his senior year as a Titan.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 1, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Ava Smith, Gotha Middle School

Gotha Middle School seventh-grader Ava Smith completed her second season on the USA flag football team while also playing for Windermere Little League.

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Megan Bruinsma
June 24, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Giovanni Veloquio, GGS Soccer Academy

Giovanni Veloquio, a 10-year-old, won the state championship and other tournaments in his season with GGS Soccer Academy’s 2015 Boys Gold team

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Megan Bruinsma
June 17, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Ellie Leneis, Windermere Little League

Windermere Little League’s 10-12U All-Star pitcher Ellie Leneis looks towards her second state championship

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Megan Bruinsma
June 9, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Troy Lazaro, Dr. Phillips Little League

Dr. Phillips Little League’s 8-year-old Troy Lazaro had a breakout first season playing on AAA teams.

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Megan Bruinsma
June 3, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Aubrey Wynn, Ocoee High track and field

Ocoee High's Aubrey Wynn was invited to the Under Armor Nationals after a record-breaking spring season.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 27, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Emery Halliburton, OARS

OARS’ 16-year-old coxswain Emery Halliburton has settled into his leadership role as his boat prepares for nationals

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Megan Bruinsma
May 20, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Jace Jenniex, Dr. Phillips baseball

Two-way threat and sophomore Jace Jenniex has a promising future ahead for his career on the Dr. Phillips High baseball team.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 12, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Kennedy Guzak, West Orange Girls Club

In Kennedy Guzak’s second season of softball, she has become an MVP on her West Orange Girls Club team.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 5, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Brody McCullough, 407 Basketball

407 Basketball’s Brody McCullough has shown growth in his junior club season.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 28, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Keira Bullion, Lake Buena Vista softball

Lake Buena Vista’s Keira Bullion has been dialed in her freshman softball season.

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