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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

Clock strikes midnight on Windermere Wildfire’s national championship comeback

Windermere Wildfire Paulson softball club loses AFCS Tier II National Championship in Game 3, 10-8, after six innings because tournament drop dead time expired.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

High school football media day kicks off 2024 season

To kick off the 2024 season, teams from across West, Southwest Orange County converged on Camping World Stadium to preview their seasons.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 2, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Sam Brodersen, St. Louis Cardinals

Former West Orange High baseball player Sam Brodersen was selected in the 2024 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 29, 2024

Foundation Academy announces its football program to leave FHSAA

The Lions will joins Legacy Charter and Winderemere Prep as members of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference.

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By Avery Bangsund | Foundation Academy
July 29, 2024

Trio of area high school football playmakers announce transfers

Last season, CJ Bronaugh, Devin Jackson and Xavier Tucker all made names for themselves at their respective schools. In 2024, they’ll play somewhere new.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Squeeze season ends in semifinals

The 2024 season is over for West Orange’s Florida League team after falling to the DeLand Suns in the semifinals in two games.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

Dr. Phillips High names Hannah Sexton next girls volleyball coach

The Texas native and Winter Park Volleyball Club coach will take over a Panthers program that finished 8-10 last season.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 28, 2024

West Orange High former baseball player Sam Brodersen selected in MLB Draft

After successful stints at Wingate University and Louisiana Tech, the pitcher was selected in the 15th round by the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 27, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Ryan Tannus, Dr. Phillips High boys water polo

After leading Dr. Phillips boys water polo to a 29-3 record, Ryan Tannus announced he'll continue his playing career at Iona University.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 25, 2024

Home field advantage: How host families are helping the Squeeze win

The Winter Garden Squeeze host family program aims to provide players with more than just a bed; it hopes to give these athletes a second home for their summer in West Orange.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 19, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Randy Ruiz Jr., Windermere High baseball

Meet the rising Windermere High junior, and son of a former big leaguer, who saved the day in the baseball state semifinals and sent the Wolverines to the title game.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 18, 2024

West Orange High School, OARS alum rows at Henley Royal Regatta

Windermere native Victoria Grieder, a coxswain at Rutgers University, competed in the six-day, 26-race royal regatta.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 18, 2024

Karate kids: Sibling rivalry fuels Jennifer and Zaine Jeffres national championship success

The 8- and 10-year-old brother and sister won big at AAU Karate Nationals in their first year in the sport, thanks in large part to their competitiveness, commitment and coaching.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 13, 2024

PHOTOS: Orlando QB shootout, Battle in the Pit combined camps

The fourth annual camp competitions returned to West Orange to bring together the Central Florida football community.

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Sam Albuquerque
July 13, 2024

Windermere High announces new track and field coaches to replace Jason Greer

Following Greer's decision to become the next Timber Creek High coach, Windermere High has named Rosie Williams and Keith Wood as its new track and field coaches.

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