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Megan Bruinsma
April 21, 2026

CDR Elite Track Club's 5-year-old en route for groundbreaking career

Dr. Phillips Elementary’s kindergartner Shawn Crawford began track this year. In his first meet, he earned three gold medals and now has climbed the Florida and national rankings.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 3, 2026

OARS opens championship season strong at FSRA Central District Championship

The FSRA Central District Championship was held at Lake Minneola Waterfront Park in Clermont Saturday, March 28.

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Megan Bruinsma
April 3, 2026

Ocoee High baseball team hosting Little League Night

The Knights will honor the young baseball players at its final game of the season Thursday, April 9.

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Megan Bruinsma
March 31, 2026

Rowers at Orlando Area Rowing Society earn Jake Snyder Award

OARS's Kai Nieves and Bailey Owen earned the Jake Snyder Award.

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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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