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Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

FHSAA announces tentative classification for the next two years

Under the new classification, seven local teams move their classification.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

Sister duo thrives on Foundation Academy soccer team

Foundation Academy's Alyvia and Delaney Clark are following in their mom’s and older sister’s footsteps on the pitch.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

Chasing States: Windermere Prep's cheer team is Game Day ready

Windermere Prep cheer is ready to enter its second year of competition after finishing last year as state runners-up in FHSAA’s Game Day Division.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

West Orange’s quarterback AJ Chung awarded Offensive Player of the Year

Orlando Touchdown Club recognized AJ Chung as Offensive Player of the Year, and seven athletes were awarded in the regular season.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 9, 2025

Local football players sign themselves to the next level

West and Southwest Orange high schools celebrated early signing day for football and some of the athletes will graduate in December to begin spring training.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 4, 2025

Horizon High hired Raul Gomez as the new offensive coordinator

Raul Gomez will take over Horizon’s football offensive coordinator position after Ashton Watts’ departure.

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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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Megan Bruinsma
December 2, 2025

PHOTOS: CFCA hosts third annual Sun Bash tournament

The third annual Sun Bash basketball tournament took place Monday, Nov. 24, and Tuesday, Nov. 25.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 2, 2025

Windermere Prep boys basketball player Brandon Bass Jr. broke the all-time scoring record

Brandon Bass Jr. surpassed 1,912 points to become Windermere Prep’s all-time leading scorer.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 1, 2025

Dr. Phillips road ends in regional finals

The Panthers lost in the regional finals 49-23 to Vero Beach.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 25, 2025

Dr. Phillips football team advances to the regional semifinals

Dr. Phillips is the last local team standing in the FHSAA football playoffs.

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Megan Bruinsma
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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Megan Bruinsma
November 25, 2025

Windermere High swimmer's success fueled by loving the sport

Windermere High swimmer Rylee Erisman broke the National High School 100-meter free record and is reaching for LA 2028.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 24, 2025

Horizon football assistant coach becoming Wekiva’s head coach

Offensive coordinator Ashton Watts is leaving Horizon after five years to take on a head coaching role.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 20, 2025

Ocoee swimmer sets new school record

The sophomore Olivia Ray broke the 100 meter breaststroke record during preliminaries in states.

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