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Justice Covert
March 25, 2026

Gymnastics USA is building regional qualifiers through the basics

Gymnastics USA is sending the most boys to regionals in its history, thanks to some lessons that have nothing to do with gymnastics.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 25, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Leighton Bennett, West Orange Girls Club

West Orange Girls Club’s Leighton Bennett celebrated hitting two home runs at only 7 years old and will continue to grow as a player.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 15, 2026

West Orange High baseball announces Little League Night

The Warriors game against Windermere High will be dedicated to the little leagues.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 7, 2026

PHOTOS: 28th annual OARS Youth Invitational

The invitational welcomed 25 clubs and over 1,000 rowers from the Southeast to Turkey Lake.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 27, 2026

Ocoee Knightmares take home first tournament win

The Knightmares’ 14U team won gold for the first time in the club’s history.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 20, 2026

Gymnastics USA teams place in Presidential Classic

Three of Gymnastics USA’s boys teams and two girls teams won first place.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 18, 2026

Ocoee makes the dream of playing club volleyball a reality

The Ocoee Knightmares are flourishing in their first club season, made possible by Ocoee Parks and Leisure Services.

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Megan Bruinsma
February 9, 2026

Winter Garden youth soccer team fundraising for Paris

Stars Academy 2015 boys team has a once in a lifetime opportunity to play on one of the biggest stages.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 30, 2026

Ocoee youth basketball league recognizes Week 2 player and team of the week

Rock ‘N Rev’s Week 2 player of the week is Corbin Householder and team of the week is coach Massey.

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Megan Bruinsma
January 27, 2026

Winter Garden Little League welcomes Challenger Division's inaugural season

The Challenger Division builds an environment for players with physical or learning disabilities to play baseball with the support of buddies.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 19, 2025

Winter Garden 12U baseball team celebrates fall success

Team Orlando Baseball 12U Winter Garden built champions in its fall season, but the vision extends further than the dugout.

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Megan Bruinsma
December 2, 2025

West Orange Wildcats Junior Pee Wee team qualified for states

The team placed first at the Southeast Regional Cheer and Dance Competition.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 11, 2025

At 13, Noah O'Brien's making waves in wakeboarding

The First Academy student Noah O’Brien’s hobby led him to winning the Wakeboarding World Championship four years later.

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Megan Bruinsma
November 3, 2025

Foundation Academy seventh grader becomes the first to make states

Foundation’s Connor Lucas was the first Lion to compete in the Middle School State Cross-Country Championship.

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Megan Bruinsma
October 29, 2025

'Sisters' encourage each other at West Orange Girls Club

West Orange Girls Club program Softball Sisters is creating sisterhoods and mentorship through each bat.

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