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Sam Albuquerque
May 13, 2024

Horizon boys volleyball tops Windermere, advances to second consecutive regional championship game

Following a 3-0 victory over its area rivals, the Hawks will play for a chance to reach the state quarterfinals for the first time in program history.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 13, 2024

The First Academy, Windermere baseball to play for region championships

After two wins each, the Royals, in Class 2A, and the Wolverines, in 7A, are playing for region championships as the last remaining area baseball teams.

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By None
May 10, 2024

How Horizon boys volleyball leans on star James Candrian to create chances for teammates

With defenders keying in on slowing down James Candrian, Horizon boys volleyball’s other playmakers have taking advantage of it and made its opponents pay.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 9, 2024

Sam’s spring football stops: The First Academy

Observer Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque is taking you behind the scenes of your favorite high school football team in West, Southwest Orange County during spring football to bring you notes, tidbits and thoughts in this series.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 9, 2024

Sam’s spring football stops: West Orange High

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Sam Albuquerque
May 9, 2024

Sam’s spring football stops: Windermere High

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Sam Albuquerque
May 9, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Olivia Cadiz, Dr. Phillips flag football

In her final season at Dr. Phillips, QB Olivia Cadiz led the Panthers girls flag football team to its third district championship and an appearance in the Regional Finals.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 5, 2024

Lake Buena Vista High boys tennis players take home singles, doubles state championships

Vipers' No. 1 Pete Tran won the singles state championship and teamed up with LBV's No. 2 Wil Nguyen to claim the doubles state crown.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 4, 2024

Two former West, Southwest Orange County high school football players selected in NFL Draft

Former Olympia High QB Joe Milton and West Orange High WR Jaylon Carlies selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 4, 2024

Olympia boys basketball star Kameren Wright commits to USF

The 6-foot-6 wing and four-star prospect shined for the Titans in his lone season at the school, averaging a team-high 16.2 points per game.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 3, 2024

Windermere High, The First Academy win baseball district championships

The Wolverines topped Olympia High, 5-1, to claim the Class 7A, District 5 title and the Royals beat Foundation Academy, 4-2, for the 2A, District 7 crown.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 3, 2024

Windermere High hosts first in-person high school esports tournament

Windermere High hosted the FASA PlayVS state championships — a multiplayer team video game competition.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 3, 2024

Athlete of the Week: Axel March, West Orange boys lacrosse

West Orange High lacrosse player Axel March had a senior season for the record books. He surpassed 500 career face-off wins and led the Warriors to their first district title since 2017.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 1, 2024

Lions’ Leaders: Foundation Academy baseball’s leadership pushed team to historic season

Leadership can make or break a team. In 2024, a core of leaders for the Foundation Academy baseball team is making this season one to remember.

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Sam Albuquerque
April 29, 2024

Olympia High boys basketball coach Rob Gordon announces retirement

After more than three decades as a coach, Gordon steps away from coaching high school hoops with over 300 career wins.

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