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Sam Albuquerque
April 26, 2025

Miami Dolphins select Ocoee High alum Jordan Phillips in NFL Draft

The former Knights and Maryland Terrapins star defensive lineman was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 26, 2025

New Orleans Saints select Foundation alum Danny Stutsman in NFL Draft

The former Lions and Oklahoma Sooners star linebacker was selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 24, 2025

West Orange girls water polo claims regional title

The Lady Warriors claim their second consecutive regional championship, top Dr. Phillips, 15-6, in title game.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 24, 2025

The First Academy football's Devin Jackson decommits from Florida Gators

After picking the Gators this past fall, Jackson has picked up offers from North Carolina, FSU, Baylor, Oregon, Miami and more.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 24, 2025

Everything you need to know about West, Southwest Orange spring high school football

As area football teams get set for the spring session, here are storylines to watch for, questions to ponder and bold predictions from Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 23, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Aimee Teale, Windermere Prep Lacrosse

Windermere Prep girls lacrosse star Aimee Teale closes out her Lakers career as the program’s most prolific scorer.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 23, 2025

Windermere, The First Academy baseball claim respective district titles

The area baseball programs both added to their district championship streaks with these wins.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 23, 2025

Horizon High boys soccer coach Sheamus Conway steps down

Conway announced the decision after leading the Hawks to a 14-5-3 record and a Class 6A, District 4 championship in his first season.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 22, 2025

Former Dr. Phillips star basketball player Riley Kugel transfers to UCF

After spending his junior season at Mississippi State, the former Florida Gator, will suit up for the Knights in his senior season.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 22, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange boys volleyball spoils Olympia senior night with sweep

The Warriors extended their winning streak to 10 consecutive games, during which they’ve captured 27 out of 30 sets played, with a 3-0 sweep over the Titans.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 22, 2025

Windermere High football hosting first youth development camp

Run by the Wolverines’ coaches and players, the April 26 camp will focus on developing elementary and middle school-aged athletes.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 21, 2025

Winter Garden Squeeze to play 2025 home games at Horizon High

After playing last season at West Orange High, West and Southwest Orange’s Florida Collegiate Summer League baseball team will make the Horizon West school its new home this season.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 19, 2025

Former Olympia High QB Joe Milton traded to the Dallas Cowboys

After playing in one game as a rookie for the New England Patriots, Milton and a seventh-round pick are headed to Dallas for a fifth-round selection.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 18, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Kas Ocasio, West Orange baseball

West Orange baseball’s Kas Ocasio’s impeccable play at shortstop for the Warriors makes the senior standout an impact player.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 17, 2025

Playoff push: West, Southwest Orange County high school baseball postseason preview

Four West Orange, Southwest Orange teams are in prime position to make deep runs in the playoffs.

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