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Sam Albuquerque
May 8, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Gianna Landri, The First Academy track and field

After claiming gold in the 400-meter dash at regionals and districts, TFA’s Gianna Landri established herself as one of state’s top middle school runners.

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Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
May 8, 2025

West, Southwest Orange well-represented at 2025 Cure All-Star Girls Flag Game

Eleven players and two coaches across five teams were selected to represent the area in the All-Star flag football game.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 7, 2025

Playoff pursuit: West, Southwest Orange high school softball postseason preview

Five of West, Southwest Orange high school softball teams are alive in the state championship hunt, with a few ready to make some serious noise this postseason.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
May 6, 2025

Olympia baseball coach Michael McDaniel steps down, takes college job

McDaniel has announced he is leaving his role to become the first head coach of John Melvin Christian College - Central Florida.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 5, 2025

The First Academy football’s Sean Kentish commits to FIU

The 6-foot-4, 305-pound offensive lineman selected the Panthers over offers from Cornell, Liberty and Georgia State.

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Sam Albuquerque
May 4, 2025

PHOTOS: West Orange upset in boys volleyball district finals

The Apopka Blue Darters topped the Warriors, 3-1, in the Class 3A, District 4 championship game, snapping West Orange’s 12-game winning streak.

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Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
April 30, 2025

Athlete of the Week: Paisley Hernandez, Horizon softball

In her freshman season, Horizon softball’s Paisley Hernandez is living up to the family name on the softball field as the Hawks’ leading hitter.

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Athlete of the Week

Sam Albuquerque
April 30, 2025

Sam’s 2025 spring football stops: The First Academy Royals

Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque takes you behind the scenes of spring high school football in West, Southwest Orange, bringing you the top tidbits and notes he picked up.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 30, 2025

Sam’s 2025 spring football stops: Windermere Wolverines

Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque takes you behind the scenes of spring high school football in West, Southwest Orange, bringing you the top tidbits and notes he picked up.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 30, 2025

Sam’s 2025 spring football stops: West Orange Warriors

Sports Editor Sam Albuquerque takes you behind the scenes of spring high school football in West, Southwest Orange, bringing you the top tidbits and notes he picked up.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
April 29, 2025

Last team standing: The First Academy baseball is hunting a championship this postseason

After claiming its sixth consecutive district title, the Royals are the last remaining West, Southwest Orange County team fighting for a state championship.