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Megan Bruinsma
May 1, 2026

Dr. Phillips track sprinter breaks two personal record

Jaiden Smith, who also plays for the Panthers' football team, broke his 100M and 200M records.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 1, 2026

Three Windermere High boys weightlifters advance to the state meet

Charlie Anthony, Duece Forrester and Chasen Olson-Rivera will compete in states.

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Megan Bruinsma
May 1, 2026

The First Academy softball wins districts, ending four-year drought

TFA's softball team secured the district championship over Montverde Academy 4-1.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 29, 2026

Dr. Phillips alumnus declares for the NBA draft

Five years after winning the state championship as a Panther, Riley Kugel looks towards the NBA.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 28, 2026

Ocoee Knights flag football team take district championship

Ocoee High girls flag football team won the Class 4A, District 3 Championship Thursday, April 23.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 28, 2026

Spring football begins, unlocking storylines for new classifications

Local high school teams are testing the waters before new districts appear for the fall year.

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Justice Covert
April 28, 2026

Duo leads Windermere High baseball to regionals following fifth consecutive district title

The Windermere High baseball team came up short in the regional quarterfinal round of the Class 7A FHSAA state tournament, losing to Winter Haven 2-1. It ended a district-winning run led by a pair of Diegos and a competitive drive for Gatorade.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 28, 2026

Horizon girls lacrosse falls in regionals but celebrates a season of growth

The Lady Hawks won districts in back-to-back seasons and missed the mark in regionals but are thankful for the road to get there.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 28, 2026

Athlete of the Week: Keira Bullion, Lake Buena Vista softball

Lake Buena Vista’s Keira Bullion has been dialed in her freshman softball season.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 25, 2026

Horizon, West Orange High boys volleyball teams clinch district championships

The teams won their respective district championships and look towards regionals.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 24, 2026

Titans take home the district championship after near-perfect season

Olympia High beach volleyball team, 11-1, clinched districts Wednesday, April 22.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 24, 2026

West Orange girls water polo team advances to Final Four

The Warriors clinched their third regional championship win in a row.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 24, 2026

Foundation Academy girls track-and-field team sets records at districts

The team earned its first district runners-up title since 2023 in the 1A District 8 Championships Thursday, April 23.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 21, 2026

The First Academy boys weightlifters eye future numbers after winning district title

The First Academy boys weightlifting team won its district championship for the first time in three years and now eyes future success in regionals and states.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 21, 2026

Olympia High beach volleyball maintains high standard through player and new coach

Olympia’s beach volleyball team didn’t allow losing a group of seniors to impact its success. The Titans’ senior leader Madison Wehr has been determined to continue the legacy.

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