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Megan Bruinsma
March 25, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Leighton Bennett, West Orange Girls Club

West Orange Girls Club’s Leighton Bennett celebrated hitting two home runs at only 7 years old and will continue to grow as a player.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 17, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Sarah Walsh, Horizon High girls lacrosse

Horizon High’s sophomore girls lacrosse player Sarah Walsh has a bright future ahead of her.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 10, 2026

Athlete of the Week: John Payne Duling, TFA boys lacrosse

TFA boys lacrosse team’s goalie John Payne Duling has helped lead the Royals to a 7-2 record.

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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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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 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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Megan Bruinsma
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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Megan Bruinsma
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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Megan Bruinsma
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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Megan Bruinsma
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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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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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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Megan Bruinsma
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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Megan Bruinsma
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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Megan Bruinsma
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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