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Sam Albuquerque
August 16, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Madison Wehr, Olympia High girls volleyball

As only a sophomore, Madison Wehr helped lead Olympia to a historic season. Expect more of the same in 2024 from the Titans’ star setter.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 15, 2024

OARS hosting annual open boathouse event

The Windermere organization invites all interested in learning about the sport from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 17.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 15, 2024

Last man standing: Olympia football’s Parker Moss ready to lead new-look Titans

After losing 21 of 22 starters from 2023’s historic team, senior offensive lineman Parker Moss — Olympia’s lone returner — is ready to lead the way.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 14, 2024

Pigskin preview: West, Southwest Orange’s high school football kickoff classics

With the regular season inching closer and closer, the kickoff classics will be the final rehearsals for the area’s teams.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 14, 2024

Horizon High softball player Mackenzie Duncan commits to Penn State

The Hawks' senior pitcher will be heading to State College, Pennsylvania next fall to play for the Nittany Lions.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 12, 2024

TFA football's Devin Jackson commits to Florida Gators

The three-star defensive back chose UF over Georgia, LSU, Maryland, Missouri, Texas A&M and UCF.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 11, 2024

Windermere Prep announces Michael Brunson as new girls golf coach

With 10 years of teaching and more than 30 years of playing experience, Brunson brings a unique philosophy to teaching the game of golf.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 10, 2024

Local student-athletes show out at Arnold Palmer Invitational Jr.

A handful of youth golfers from West, Southwest Orange County had excellent showings at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Junior tournament.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 9, 2024

Windermere Prep’s Sasha Vallabhaneni journey to USA Cricket U19 women’s national team

From learning cricket during COVID-19 in her backyard to establishing herself on the national stage, Windermere Prep senior Sasha Vallabhaneni has had a crazy journey in the sport.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 9, 2024

Former PGA player Brian Davis hosts West Orange High golf for preseason camp

As the new home of Warriors golf, the partnership between the team and the West Orange course led to a multi-day preseason camp led by the Brian Davis Golf Academy team.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 8, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Chancellor Barclay, The First Academy football

At 6-foot-4 and nearly 300 pounds, TFA’s Chancellor Barclay has garnered the attention of the nation’s top collegiate football teams.

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By Avery Bangsund | Foundation Academy
August 8, 2024

West Orange High, Windermere High football teams volunteer at local food bank

As part of their offseason programs, the two area football teams spent time giving back to the local community by packing boxes of food for families in need at the Southeastern Food Bank.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 8, 2024

West Orange High baseball's Charlie Eidelman announces commitment to play at Thomas University

The Warriors' right fielder hit .338 (22/65) from the batter's box in 2024 while driving in 10 runs, scoring 16 runs and stealing five bases.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 6, 2024

OARS dominates Halifax Regatta in Daytona

The Orlando Area Rowing Society took home both the Overall Points crown and the Sculling Points trophy at the 27th annual edition of the two-day regatta.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 5, 2024

Ocoee High football player Diego De Pina commits to the University of West Florida

The defensive lineman should be a huge factor in his final season for a scary Ocoee defense.

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