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Sports | Athlete of the Week

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • August 30, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Tyler Murphy, OARS

Olympia’s senior class president and OARS record-holder, Tyler Murphy is coming home from the U19 Rowing World Championships with a silver medal.

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  • Athlete of the Week
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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • August 22, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Joshua Eady, Lake Buena Vista football

Lake Buena Vista High football’s Joshua Eady is a two-way athlete who is helping lead the Vipers’ new culture.

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  • Athlete of the Week
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • August 16, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Madison Wehr, Olympia High girls volleyball

As only a sophomore, Madison Wehr helped lead Olympia to a historic season. Expect more of the same in 2024 from the Titans’ star setter.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • August 8, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Chancellor Barclay, The First Academy football

At 6-foot-4 and nearly 300 pounds, TFA’s Chancellor Barclay has garnered the attention of the nation’s top collegiate football teams.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • August 2, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Sam Brodersen, St. Louis Cardinals

Former West Orange High baseball player Sam Brodersen was selected in the 2024 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.

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  • Athlete of the Week
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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • July 27, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Tannus, Dr. Phillips High boys water polo

After leading Dr. Phillips boys water polo to a 29-3 record, Ryan Tannus announced he'll continue his playing career at Iona University.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • July 19, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Randy Ruiz Jr., Windermere High baseball

Meet the rising Windermere High junior, and son of a former big leaguer, who saved the day in the baseball state semifinals and sent the Wolverines to the title game.

  • Sports
  • Athlete of the Week
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • July 10, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Rylee Erisman, Windermere High and Lakers Aquatics swimming

At 15 years old, Rylee Erisman narrowly missed out on a Team USA spot for the Paris Olympics. As a rising sophomore, she’s ready to make an even bigger splash in 2024.

  • Sports
  • Athlete of the Week
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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • July 2, 2024
Athlete of the Week: David Hwang, Foundation Academy baseball

For the second consecutive summer, Foundation Academy baseball’s David Hwang spent time serving, coaching kids in the Dominican Republic.

  • Sports
  • Athlete of the Week
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • June 27, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Elena Friedman, Montverde Academy softball

After recovering from a career-threatening knee surgery, Elena Friedman transferred to Montverde Academy and brought home a state title.

  • Sports
  • Athlete of the Week
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • June 20, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Jennifer Borocz, LPGA

Jennifer Borocz, senior director of membership and finance for the PGA, is one of eight golf pros to qualify for the Women’s PGA Championship.

  • Sports
  • Athlete of the Week
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • June 12, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Nolan Maroth, Winter Garden Squeeze

A West Orange High alum, Winter Garden Squeeze pitcher Nolan Maroth is back for a second season on the mound in the Florida League.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • June 6, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Diego De Pina, Ocoee High Track and Field

A two-sport athlete for Ocoee, Diego De Pina is not only primed for a breakout senior season on the football field, but he also finished as the state runner-up in the shot put.

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  • Athlete of the Week
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • May 30, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Madden Bourst, Olympia baseball

Baseball player, wrestler, cellist, valedictorian and future U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman: It’s safe to say Olympia High’s Madden Bourst is a man of many talents.

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  • Athlete of the Week
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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • May 23, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Lila Hernandez, Horizon softball

With a .495 batting average and 39 stolen bases, Horizon softball’s Lila Hernandez is the sophomore sensation leading the Hawks’ fight for a state championship.

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