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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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Sam Albuquerque
August 4, 2024

West Orange High alum, swimmer Victor Wright wins 50-meter breaststroke at Special Olympics Florida event

Wright won the Special Olympics Florida Area 6 swimming competition and will move on to regionals.

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Sam Albuquerque
August 3, 2024

Registration now open for West Orange Girls Club’s fall 2024 rec softball league

Girls from ages 4-17 and of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Ocoee-based league, registration ends Aug. 16.

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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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