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Megan Bruinsma
August 7, 2026

Ocoee High wrestling coaches earn coach of the year awards

Boys wrestling head coach Robb Karbowsky and girls head coach Pernell Croskey were given the awards Thursday, Aug. 6.

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Megan Bruinsma
August 7, 2026

West Orange High flag football team searching for student managers

Five manager roles are available for the 2027 season.

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Megan Bruinsma
August 5, 2026

Horizon High flag football player signs to Manhattan University

Wide receiver/defensive back Bailey Travis will play at the next level.

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Megan Bruinsma
August 5, 2026

FRIDAY NIGHT SIGHTS: Meet the West Orange and Southwest Orange public high school football teams

Before the 2026 football season kicks off, here’s an under-the-helmet look into the seven public high school squads in West Orange and Southwest Orange.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 31, 2026

Horizon High quarterback leaves to Evans High

Class of 2029 QB Quincy Darling announced his transfer.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 29, 2026

Ocoee High’s weightlifter turns struggles into student-athlete mental health mission

Ocoee High School junior Emma Cain’s mental-health struggles as a wrestler inspired her to bring an organization supporting athletes’ mental health to Ocoee.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 28, 2026

The First Academy hiring new athletics coaches

TFA is looking for an assistant boys lacrosse and JV cheerleading coaches.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 24, 2026

Legacy Charter expands varsity sports to middle schoolers

The Eagles' varsity now includes seventh and eighth graders.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 24, 2026

Foundation Academy baseball alumnus drafted to MLB

Braden Holcomb signed with the Chicago White Sox.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 22, 2026

Horizon High boys volleyball middle blocker commits to Southwest Baptist University

Horizon's middle blocker Joshua Robinson will continue his career in college.

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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 17, 2026

West Orange High welcomes Jon Wilburn as offensive line coach

Jon Wilburn brings years of experience to the staff.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 17, 2026

Two former Windermere High baseball players drafted to the MLB

Ty Head and Blake Cyr continue their journey at the highest level.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 16, 2026

FHSAA releases high school football inaugural Independent League divisions

Five West Orange County teams will participate in the league's first season.

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Megan Bruinsma
July 15, 2026

Horizon High volunteer club inspired by experience with the Squeeze

Providence Koss began her Game Changers club through her experiences volunteering with the Winter Garden Squeeze to give other students those same opportunities.

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Winter Garden Squeeze

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