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Sam Albuquerque
July 11, 2024

Orange Observer Sports Awards: Meet the inaugural class of winners

In the first edition of the Orange Observer Sports Awards, we recognize 10 of the West, Southwest Orange County area’s most deserving athletes, coaches and teams from the 2023-24 sports season.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
July 6, 2024

Horizon High's Enzo Belardo has won an AAU karate national championship

The rising junior at Horizon High and member of Stoneybrook Karate OGKK started off 2024 on a tear — winning five straight AAU karate competitions — and now he's claimed a national title.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
July 5, 2024

Windermere High has announced Nicole Vinas as its next girls indoor volleyball coach

Vinas will take over a Wolverines team that finished 16-7 last season and should return its top hitter and setter.

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High Schools

Sam Albuquerque
July 5, 2024

PHOTOS: Ocoee’s police department vs. parks and rec basketball game

With the help of the Orlando Magic and GROW Healthy Kids, the two city departments faced off in a game for Ocoee department superiority while giving away free basketballs to those in attendance.

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Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
July 4, 2024

Orlando QB Shootout, Battle in the Pit camps return to West Orange

The combined quarterback, skill position and linemen camp/competition is returning for a fourth year to Central Florida Christian Academy Saturday, July 13.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
July 3, 2024

Former Windermere Prep star Mia Williams reflects on first softball season at UF, mentoring area players

After committing to Florida as a seventh-grader, Mia Williams finally achieved her dream of playing softball for the Gators. Now, she’s using her experience to mentor the area’s next stars.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 28, 2024

PHOTOS: OARS hosts Learn to Row camp

From kids starting middle school to rising seniors, Orlando Area Rowing Society’s Learn to Row camp is the perfect introduction to anyone interested in getting on the water.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 27, 2024

Meet the Squeeze Squad, the Winter Garden Squeeze’s bat boys

Led by Bat Boy George, the Squeeze Squad has evolved into more than just a group of kids running around with bats. These days, everyone involved with the team is now part of the squad.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 26, 2024

National champion golfer, Ian Supra Memorial Foundation team up for charity golf tournament

The fourth annual Brendan Valdes Charity Golf Scramble vs. Pediatric Cancer raised $32,000 to benefit children diagnosed with cancer.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 24, 2024

PHOTOS: Winter Garden Squeeze top Sanford River Rats, 7-3

Led by outfielder Garrett Byrd, the Squeeze win a third game in a row to move a game over .500 and currently sit third in the Florida League standings.

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Game Film

Sam Albuquerque
June 23, 2024

TFA golf's Mi Li continues hot run at Rolex Girls Junior Golf Championship

On the back of a runner-up showing at the Adam Scott Junior Golf Championship and win at the Ben An Junior Championship, Mi Li finishes T-4 at Rolex Championship in Georgia.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 22, 2024

Windermere High's Rylee Erisman narrowly misses spot on USA Swimming Olympic team

Along with two more fellow Wolverines, rising senior Ryan Erisman and recent graduate Addison Reese, the three area swimmers all fought for a spot on the Olympic team.

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Sam Albuquerque
June 21, 2024

DP Little League has dominant showing so far in district championships

In District 14 Little Leagues's championships, Dr. Phillips took home the senior, intermediate, two juniors and 8-10 championships.

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Youth Sports

Sam Albuquerque
June 21, 2024

PHOTOS: USA Ninja Challenge now open at West Oaks Mall

USA Ninja Challenge in Ocoee, a year-round obstacle course training gym, is now open for children from 4-17 interested in having fun while developing as athletes.

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Business

Sam Albuquerque
June 20, 2024

Local country singer blends love for community, pickleball into new brand

Mark Houghton is starting a new brand — Renegade Pickleball — to blend his love for the community and the growing sport.

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