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Megan Bruinsma
February 17, 2026

Olympia High's James Nowells named 7A District 11 Player of the Year

The Titans' guard James Nowells' junior season has been full of accolades.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 17, 2026

Windermere Preparatory Academy's Brandon Bass Jr. named Class 3A Player of the Year

The Lakers’ senior guard Brandon Bass Jr. was awarded District 11 Overall Player of the Year and 3A Player of the Year.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 17, 2026

Girls wrestling looks towards regionals after success in districts

The Knights finished as the district runners-up, and Windermere High’s wrestler Emily McCormack became the school’s first girl wrestler to reach 100 wins.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 17, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Caleb Smith, Dr. Phillips boys basketball

Sophomore Caleb Smith played a crucial role in the team’s first state playoff appearance since 2022.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 17, 2026

7A Regional Finals boys soccer matches

West Orange High will host Seminole and Windermere will host Olympia High.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 16, 2026

PHOTOS: West Orange boys soccer advances to regional finals

The Warriors defeated Lake Mary 3-2 in the regional semifinals Thursday, Feb. 12.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 15, 2026

High school basketball FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals results

Five girls basketball teams and six boys teams will continue in the FHSAA State Tournament.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 13, 2026

Windermere High girls lacrosse team earned its first shutout in five years

The Wolverines won 22-0 at Ocoee.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 13, 2026

Foundation Academy’s Kimberly Smith named Coach of the Year

The Lions’ girls varsity basketball head coach Kimberly Smith was named coach of the year.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 13, 2026

West, Southwest Orange boys basketball state playoff brackets

The boys basketball teams will play Saturday, Feb. 14.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 12, 2026

West, Southwest Orange girls basketball state playoff brackets

The girls basketball teams will play Thursday, Feb. 12 and Friday, Feb. 13.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 11, 2026

Ocoee girls basketball team wins 2026 District Championship

For the fourth consecutive season, the Knights won the district championship.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 10, 2026

Windermere High welcomes the softball team's newest coaching staff

The Wolverines have a new coaching staff, and the duo is determined to continue the winning culture.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 10, 2026

'No space, no comfort:' Olympia's player-led team prepares for the future

Kevin Edou, James Nowells and Bishop Wenze have played together since the sixth grade. Now, they’re working together to achieve history for Olympia.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 10, 2026

Horizon High’s cheerleaders finish fourth in the nation

The cheer team made history for the Hawks’ program.

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