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Sports | Athlete of the Week

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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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  • April 21, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Elijah Ihnenfeld, Windermere High boys volleyball

Windermere High boys volleyball team’s junior pin hitter Elijah Ihnenfeld has provided a valuable arm to the Wolverines’ front line.

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Athlete of the Week: Peyton Castell, Dr. Phillips track and field

Dr. Phillips High junior sprinter Peyton Castell sets sights on reaching the podium in states once again.

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  • April 8, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Hervins Chervil, Ocoee High track-and-field

Ocoee track-and-field athlete Hervins Chervil already has broken two personal records and one school record in his junior year.

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  • March 31, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Miguel Acosta, West Orange High baseball

Senior Miguel Acosta has been leading the Warriors on their quest for victory this season before he departs for Florida Southern University to play college ball.

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  • 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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  • March 17, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Sarah Walsh, Horizon High girls lacrosse

Horizon High’s sophomore girls lacrosse player Sarah Walsh has a bright future ahead of her.

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  • March 10, 2026
Athlete of the Week: John Payne Duling, TFA boys lacrosse

TFA boys lacrosse team’s goalie John Payne Duling has helped lead the Royals to a 7-2 record.

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  • March 3, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Richelle Ruiz, Olympia High softball

Olympia High softball team’s Richelle Ruiz is batting in success during her senior season.

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  • February 25, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Giulia Belardo, Top Gun cheer

At 12 years old, Top Gun cheerleader Giulia Belardo has won the National Championship twice and placed second in Worlds.

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  • February 17, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Caleb Smith, Dr. Phillips boys basketball

Sophomore Caleb Smith played a crucial role in the team’s first state playoff appearance since 2022.

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  • February 10, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Ben Bunnell, Windermere High boys basketball

Senior shooting guard Ben Bunnell balances academic excellence with his on-court presence.

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  • February 3, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Rylie Dechon, Foundation Academy cheer

Foundation Academy’s cheer team finished No. 4 in the nation, and Rylie Dechon’s efforts supported the finish.

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  • January 27, 2026
Athlete of the Week: KaiLani McGowan, Horizon High girls basketball

Horizon girls basketball sophomore KaiLani McGowan is playing a pivotal role on the team’s defensive front.

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  • January 20, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Jonah Bryan, Windermere Prep boys soccer

Windermere Prep senior captain Jonah Bryan is playing an important role in the Lakers’ quest to return to the playoffs.

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