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Sam Albuquerque
March 26, 2025

TFA football coach Jeff Conaway suspended by FHSAA for 2025 season

These sanctions against the Royals coach stem from the program's alleged violations last season and conclude the FHSAA's compliance audit into the matter.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 26, 2025

Horizon Hawks softball off to flying start after historic 2024

Despite losing more than half its starters from 2024’s historic team, the Lady Hawks’ young guns and veteran leaders have Horizon off to 10-1 start.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 25, 2025

The First Academy taps Winter Park High's Andy Chiles as new athletic director

With extensive athletics administration experience — most recently as Winter Park High's AD and as Lake Nona High's first-ever AD — Chiles has been selected to take over Royals Athletics.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 25, 2025

PHOTOS: Foundation baseball tops Lake Highland, 10-0

The Lions win their fourth straight and move to 11-5 on the season after a huge third inning catapults them to a shutout win over the visiting Highlanders.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 24, 2025

Dr. Phillips brings back state-title-winning boys basketball coach

Ben Witherspoon, who brought the Panthers their first-ever boys hoops state championship, returns to Southwest Orange County after three seasons as D-I assistant.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 20, 2025

Cure All-Star boys, girls basketball game rosters announced

The senior all-star game at Dr. Phillips High features plenty of players from West, Southwest Orange teams.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 20, 2025

All-West Metro Conference boys basketball team selections announced

West, Southwest Orange County had a stellar season on the hardwood and was recognized with various All-Metro honors.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 20, 2025

Ocoee baseball's Gunnar Patterson throws 14 strikeouts in home win

The Knights' left-handed ace continues dominance on the mound in a 7-2 win over Colonial High.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 20, 2025

All-West Metro Conference boys soccer team selections announced

West, Southwest Orange County boys soccer teams were well represented with the All-Metro teams.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 19, 2025

West Orange football's Devonte Anderson sets official college visits

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound do-it-all athlete will take visits to UCF, Louisville, Michigan State and Cincinnati.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 18, 2025

Meet the 2024-25 All-Orange Observer boys, girls basketball teams and players of the year

To celebrate West, Southwest Orange County's phenomenal season on the hardwood here are the athletes and coaches that had the best 2024-25.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 18, 2025

Lit Nights 7-on-7 tourney returns in honor of founder Denzel Irvin

The charity tournament hosted by Foundation Academy returns for a second year Friday, March 28, to honor Irvin’s legacy and as a fundraiser benefitting his family.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 18, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Mac Colavecchio, Olympia baseball

Olympia baseball’s Mac Colavecchio, a Florida Southern signee, has been an RBI machine for the Titans this season, driving in 17 runs in 13 games.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 14, 2025

Sophomore pitcher Jack Riley leads Olympia baseball to 5-4 road win over Windermere

In a matchup between two of Southwest Orange’s top baseball programs, the Titans went on the road and came back from 3-0 to get the rivalry game win over the Wolverines.

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Sam Albuquerque
March 13, 2025

TFA football's Chancellor Barclay commits to Clemson

The four-star offensive lineman chose the Tigers over Florida, Georgia and Oklahoma.

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