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Megan Bruinsma
November 25, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Taha Abdi, Windermere Prep cross-country

Windermere Prep’s cross-country runner Taha Abdi qualified for states both years of his cross-country career.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 25, 2025

Windermere High swimmer's success fueled by loving the sport

Windermere High swimmer Rylee Erisman broke the National High School 100-meter free record and is reaching for LA 2028.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 24, 2025

Horizon football assistant coach becoming Wekiva’s head coach

Offensive coordinator Ashton Watts is leaving Horizon after five years to take on a head coaching role.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 20, 2025

Ocoee swimmer sets new school record

The sophomore Olivia Ray broke the 100 meter breaststroke record during preliminaries in states.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 20, 2025

Olympia stunts Dr. Phillips in season opener

West and Southwest Orange high school boys basketball is back in action and Olympia kicked off its campaign with a 68-50 home win.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 19, 2025

Dr. Phillips and West Orange remain in the playoff hunt

West Orange and Dr. Phillips both are still alive in their quests for state glory; Windermere Prep reels in a championship title.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 19, 2025

PHOTOS: Lake Buena Vista travels to Jones for season opener

The Lady Vipers fell 58-26 to Jones Monday, Nov. 18.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 19, 2025

High school athletes sign themselves to the next level

West Orange and Southwest Orange schools held ceremonies Wednesday, Nov. 12.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 18, 2025

Horizon girls and boys cross-country teams advance to states

Both of Horizon's cross-country teams placed sixth in the 4A Regionals.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 17, 2025

Windermere High swimmer beats National High School record

Windermere’s junior Rylee Erisman defeated the 100 free National High School time.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 15, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange emerges victorious in its first playoff game

The Warriors defeated Plant City 45-30 in the FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 11, 2025

Playoffs are set for West, Southwest Orange football teams

Three West and Southwest Orange teams enter the 7A Regional Quarterfinals, while Foundation Academy and Windermere Prep wrap up the SSAA brackets.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 11, 2025

Foundation Academy hosts cross-country district meet

Foundation Academy, Legacy Charter and TFA competed in the 1A District 4 cross-country meet.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 11, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Ethan Hodson, Olympia swimming

Olympia senior swimmer Ethan Hodson is going to states for the fourth consecutive year after finishing first in 100 breast at districts and third in regionals.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 11, 2025

Judge dissolves TFA’s temporary ban from the postseason

The Royals will have to wait until next season to see the field.

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