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Sam Albuquerque
June 11, 2025

The First Academy to host Nike boys basketball camp

From June 23-27, hoopers from ages 8-16 will develop athletically, refine fundamental skills and enhance their position-specific techniques at this complete skills camp.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 10, 2025

Lake Buena Vista baseball’s Logan Ekthuvapranee named District Player of the Year

This honor marks the second-consecutive season the Vipers’ big left-handed pitcher has won the award for Class 5A, District 7’s top player.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 9, 2025

Ocoee High brings Bobby Brewer back as baseball coach, Knights’ winningest coach in past 20 years

After spending six seasons in charge of his alma mater, the former Blue Darters baseball player and longtime assistant coach returns to the West Orange County dugout.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 8, 2025

Windermere High dissolves 501(c)(3) athletic booster association, internalizes booster operations

In a letter to the Windermere High community, Principal Andrew Leftakis announced the school will transition away from the nonprofit booster model and oversee booster funds internally to align with OCPS policy.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2025

Three-star football prospect Brian Dillard announces transfer to TFA

West Orange football’s 2024 starting quarterback and do-it-all athlete will be a member of the Royals this fall.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 6, 2025

Olympia boys basketball's Nicholas Blake commits to Maryland

The 6-foot-2 sharpshooting guard is the son of NCAA National Champion with the Terrapins and former NBA player Steve Blake.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 5, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Anthony Picciano, Winter Garden Squeeze

Former Winter Garden Little Leaguer and current West Texas A&M baseball player Anthony Picciano is back on a West Orange diamond with the Winter Garden Squeeze.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 5, 2025

West Orange football star Devonte Anderson announces top eight, commitment date

UCF, Miami and Auburn among the top eight school the Warriors two-way star is considering committing to.

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Debra Garcia, Sam Albuquerque
June 4, 2025

Horizon softball assistant coach fired, head coach investigated for alleged inappropriate comments

Hawks assistant coach Marlando Stiles was terminated and head coach Steve Lenzi was put under investigation following allegations of inappropriate comments regarding players.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 4, 2025

Coach Wells’ closet: Dr. Phillips football coach donates clothing to students

Panthers football coach Rodney Wells held a clothing drive to donate new and lightly worn gear to the Dr. Phillips High student body.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 3, 2025

Meet the 2025 All-Orange Observer baseball teams and Player of the Year

To celebrate West, Southwest Orange County's phenomenal season on the baseball diamond, here are the best the area had to offer in 2025.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 2, 2025

Foundation Academy breaks ground on new track, other athletic facilities

Along with the new track, Lions Field will see expanded seating and a new press box, while its baseball field will have a new concession, restroom facility.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 1, 2025

The First Academy football’s Demetrice McCray commits to Pitt Panthers

The 6-foot, 180-pound three-star receiver chose the Panthers over offers from UCF, UNC, Ole Miss and others.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 30, 2025

Wire-to-wire: How The First Academy baseball’s focus carried it to a state title

TFA baseball topped Trinity Christian Academy, 7-2, to win the second state championship in program history.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 29, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Thomas Achey, The First Academy baseball

TFA baseball’s Thomas Achey has been lights from the mound this season, leading the Royals’ starters with a 1.32 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 42.1 innings pitched.

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