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Sam Albuquerque
December 6, 2024

Ocoee Hoops gives fans a peek behind the curtain

The Ocoee boys basketball team gives fans a behind-the-scenes view of the 2024-25 season in a Hard Knocks-style documentary series on the team’s YouTube channel.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 5, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Sam Shoptaw, Windermere Prep boys basketball

Sam Shoptaw, Windermere Prep senior point guard and South Alabama signee, is ready to help lead the Lakers to the state title.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 5, 2024

Through thick & thin: DP football’s hunt for state title started four years ago

As freshmen, they suffered through a 4-6 season. Four years later, the seniors at Dr. Phillips football are one win away from a state title berth.

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Sam Albuquerque
December 4, 2024

Windermere High boys soccer ranked top 10 in nation

In the Dec. 2 edition of the MaxPreps high school boys soccer national rankings, Windermere High slotted in at No. 9.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 30, 2024

PHOTOS: TFA girls basketball tops CFCA in Thanksgiving showcase

The Royals, led by guard Bianca Hall's 22 points, beat the Eagles 46-32 at the Earned not Given girls basketball showcase.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 30, 2024

Kramar Brown Jr., defensive front lead Dr. Phillips football to regional championship

Led by the senior linebacker's late-game sacks and quarterback pressures, the Panthers topped Vero Beach High, 21-14, for the Class 7A, Region 3 Championship.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 29, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Danika Spinogatti, Montverde Academy softball

A Winter Garden resident, Windermere Little League product and FSU softball commit, Montverde Academy’s Danika Spinogatti is one the top softball players in the state.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

Defensive dominance: Dr. Phillips football’s young defense comes of age

Over 12 games, the Dr. Phillips D has surrendered only 96 points. And after a shutout last week, it’s clear: The Panthers are peaking at the right time.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 28, 2024

Horizon cross country tops area teams at 4A state meets

The Lady Hawks finished 12th, while the Horizon boys finished 13th — both of which are the highest team placements in school history.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 27, 2024

Ocoee girls basketball’s Dakara Merthie scores 1,000th point

The Lady Knights’ junior guard dominated in her first outing in the black and gold, leading the new-look Ocoee girls basketball team with 38 points and its first win of the season.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 26, 2024

PHOTOS: Windermere Prep celebrates boys soccer seniors

The Lakers boys soccer team celebrated its seniors by winning its senior day game against Eustis High, 10-2.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 23, 2024

Comeback kids: West Orange football tops Plant City, 26-25

After falling behind by two possessions twice, the Warriors come back to win and advance to regional finals.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 22, 2024

West Orange football's Ivan Taylor flips college commitment to Alabama

The Warriors four-star defensive back has traded in his college football commitment from Michigan to Alabama.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 21, 2024

TFA announces athletics department restructure, Jeff Conaway will focus solely on coaching

Following FHSAA sanctions of the Royals football program, the school has announced a restructuring of its athletics department. Former AD Will Cohen will serve as interim AD, while Conaway will focus solely on football program.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 21, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Parker Hohnstock, West Orange baseball

From never being able to play baseball again to college signee, Parker Hohnstock’s long journey has him ready to lead West Orange baseball in his senior season.

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