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Sam Albuquerque
March 6, 2025

March Madness: Windermere boys hoops two wins away from state title

Since their first game of the season, the Wolverines’ focus has never been perfection. Instead, 2024-25 has been about playing March basketball.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 6, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Alex Nichols, Foundation basketball

Foundation Academy basketball’s sophomore guard, Alex Nichols, made a splash in his first season of varsity ball, leading the Lions in points, rebounds and assists.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 5, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange boys lacrosse tops Windermere, 23-8

The Warriors get a dominant early season home win over their district rivals Wolverines.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 3, 2025

PHOTOS: CFCA girls hoops falls in state semifinals

The Lady Eagles lost to North Florida Educational Institute, 50-46, in the Class 1A state semifinals.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 25, 2025

Top West, Southwest Orange baseball players to watch in 2025

As the 2025 baseball season kicks into high gear, check out this list of the area’s top talent to watch out for on the diamond this year.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 25, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Mackenzie Duncan, Horizon softball

Horizon softball senior Mackenzie Duncan is the program’s leader in strikeouts, games played and innings pitched.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 23, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange girls lacrosse dominates in first home win of 2025

Led by its young trio of goalscorers, the Lady Warriors top visiting Edgewater High in comfortable fashion, 19-3.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 23, 2025

Three area girls basketball teams win regional championships, advance to state final four

CFCA, Dr. Phillips and Ocoee all claimed their respective regional titles and kept their state championship hopes alive.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 22, 2025

Windermere boys basketball wins regionals, advances to state final four

In a battle between district foes, the Wolverines topped the Oak Ridge Pioneers, 62-58, for their first regional crown since 2018-19.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 21, 2025

The First Academy baseball starts season ranked No. 24 in the nation

Following an appearance in the final four last season, the addition of a new coach and a heap of returning starters, the Royals are primed for another big season.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 20, 2025

West Orange baseball tops Windermere on the road, 2-1

Thanks to a stellar performance from the mound by senior Sims McClusky, the Warriors get a huge road win over the Wolverines.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 20, 2025

Seven area high school basketball teams advance to regional title game

Seven of the 14 West, Southwest Orange high school basketball teams — two boys teams and five girls — that reached the postseason have reached the regional championship round.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 20, 2025

Six area athletes place top three at girls weightlifting state meet

Led by West Orange High's Leah Doran and Olympia High's Paula Mogllon, who both finished second in their weight class, the area was well represented at the state meets.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 19, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Barak Boston, Foundation baseball

Foundation Academy’s Barak Boston — a future West Point Cadet and Black Knights baseball player — has started the 2025 season on fire for the Lions.

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Sam Albuquerque
February 19, 2025

Fly like the Eagles: CFCA boys hoops’ new culture leads incredible turnaround

In 2023-24, Central Florida Christian Academy boys basketball finished the season 6-19. This year, with a new coach and culture, the Eagles are three wins from a state title.

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