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Sports | Athlete of the Week

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 12, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Francesco “Checo” Sánchez, Windermere boys soccer

After showing flashes of potential last year, Windermere boys soccer’s Francesco “Checo” Sánchez has emerged as the Wolverines’ next great goal-scorer.

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  • December 5, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Sam Shoptaw, Windermere Prep boys basketball

Sam Shoptaw, Windermere Prep senior point guard and South Alabama signee, is ready to help lead the Lakers to the state title.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • November 29, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Danika Spinogatti, Montverde Academy softball

A Winter Garden resident, Windermere Little League product and FSU softball commit, Montverde Academy’s Danika Spinogatti is one the top softball players in the state.

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  • November 21, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Parker Hohnstock, West Orange baseball

From never being able to play baseball again to college signee, Parker Hohnstock’s long journey has him ready to lead West Orange baseball in his senior season.

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  • November 14, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Riley Michels, Foundation boys basketball

Foundation Academy’s Riley Michels, a 6-foot-6 sharpshooter with a high-flying dunk package, is ready to lead the Lions boys basketball team in the 2024-25 season.

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  • November 5, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Dakara Merthie, Ocoee girls basketball

Ocoee girls basketball player Dakara Merthie is ready to lead the Lady Knights to the next level in the 2024-25 season.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • October 30, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Evelyn Tewson, Legacy girls volleyball

Legacy Charter School girls volleyball player Evelyn Tewson led the Eagles to an 11-3 record and a district finals appearance.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • October 23, 2024
Athlete of the Week: David Gardner, Dr. Phillips football

Dr. Phillips' David “Big Dave” Gardner is more than a mauling lineman. The Brown commit gets the job done in the community, classroom and hardwood.

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  • Athlete of the Week
    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • October 17, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Avery Bangsund, Foundation Academy soccer

Being a four-sport athlete is just the tip of the iceberg for Avery Bangsund, one of Foundation Academy’s most well-rounded student-athletes.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • October 11, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Joshua Guerrier, Ocoee football

Ocoee High’s Joshua Guerrier, a three-star athlete committed to Pitt, has done it all for the Knights football team this season in the hopes of bringing home a state title.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • October 3, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Savvy Sotto, Horizon girls volleyball

Horizon girls volleyball's Savvy Sotto has helped lead the Hawks to back-to-back district championships and a Metro West Conference.

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  • September 24, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Rylee Gibson, Foundation baseball

Foundation baseball’s Rylee Gibson established himself as a force on the mound and the plate. As a senior, he’ll look to lead the Lions even further.

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  • September 20, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Mason Mathis, CFCA football

Central Florida Christian football QB Mason Mathis led a long game-winning drive to give the Eagles its first win under coach Kevin Blackman.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 14, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Peyton Hollern, Windermere Preparatory School

From playing wide receiver, running back, quarterback or defensive back, Windermere Prep’s Peyton Hollern does whatever is needed to help his football team.

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  • Athlete of the Week
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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • September 6, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Bella Craven, Horizon swimming

A record-holder and regional champion for the Horizon High swim team, Bella Craven enters her senior season ready to lead the Hawks as a team captain.

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