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Leesburg High’s 1977 Basketball State Champions: A Legacy Remembered
Forty seven years ago, Leesburg High School secured their first-ever state championship in basketball. That 1977 team was led by players like Ed Chapman, Bo Peeples, and Johnny Williams. Only one school in Lake County had ever won a boys’ state basketball championship before this team. That program was Mount...
South Lake High Football Secures 17-12 Victory Over Tavares High
South Lake High School’s football team earned a hard-fought 17-12 victory over Tavares High in a thrilling game that finished before the sun set. Lights at the Tavares High School football field were not operational and neither was the scoreboard, but the game was moved up to 5pm to ensure the game finished during daytime hours. Quarterback Tre Kelly led the charge for South Lake, passing for 165 yards and a touchdown while adding 50 rushing yards to his gritty performance.
Eustis Police Department Fund New Uniforms for Eustis Junior Panthers Football Team
EUSTIS, Fla. (AP) — The Eustis Police Department has outfitted the Eustis Junior Panthers Football team with brand-new uniforms, thanks to funds seized from drug cases. The department’s donation is more than just financial support; it’s a clear symbol of their commitment to fostering a positive and safe community.
Friday Night Roundup: All the area high school football action
Here's a roundup of Week Two's action from around West Orange and Southwest Orange County. Starting off with the Orange Observer Game of the Week: The Ocoee Knights hosting the Olympia Titans. Game of the Week: Olympia (1-0) at Ocoee (0-1) The Titans and Knights started off the season in...
Mount Dora High Senior Chasing Cross Country History
Mount Dora High School senior Hannah Douglas became one of Lake County’s most decorated runners by winning the district cross country championship every year she competed. The three-peat earned her the school record for district cross country championships. And she’s not finished. “I fully intend on going for...
Baseball fever sweeps Central Florida as fans celebrate 2 championship teams
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Baseball fever is sweeping Central Florida, and Seminole County is at the heart of the excitement. Not only is the area celebrating the Lake Mary All-Stars, but a team from Altamonte Springs is also making headlines. The Altamonte Springs Baseball Academy’s 11U team is on top after winning the Cal Ripken World Series earlier this month.
OverKnight Success: Ocoee's new QB flashes talent in opener despite limited reps
Quarterback is considered one of the most mentally demanding positions in all of sports. The amount of information a QB needs to process on and off the field is massive. So when sophomore quarterback Onrique Archie lined up under center for the Ocoee Knights in its season opener against the Apopka Blue Darters — after recently transferring to Ocooe from Wekiva High at the beginning of the school year — it was a bit surprising.
Mount Dora High Graduate Jack Morgan’s Unconventional Journey To UCF Football
Jack Morgan, a Mount Dora High School graduate, is set to take the field for the first time as a UCF Knight tonight as they face the University of New Hampshire. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound tight end, now a redshirt sophomore, has had an unconventional journey to NCAA Division 1 football.
Eustis High Graduate Brady Singer Helping Kansas City Royals Make Playoff Push
Brady Singer, a proud graduate of Eustis High School in Florida, is putting together quite the year for the Kansas City Royals. Singer has had a big impact during the summer months, helping the Royals who remain in a tie for first place in the American League Central Division. With both the Royals and the Cleveland Guardians sitting at 75 wins, Singer’s performance on the mound has been crucial, While August has been an up and down month for Singer, he’s doing all he can to help the Royals make the playoffs.
Lake Minneola High Volleyball Sophomore Camila Antonsanti-Soto Off To Impressive Start
LAKE MINNEOLA, Fla. — Lake Minneola High School’s volleyball team is off to a flying start this season, thanks in large part to the standout performance of sophomore Camila Antosanti-Soto. Through the first three matches, Antosanti-Soto has established herself as a key player, propelling the team to an undefeated 3-0 record.
Football Recap: Mount Dora Christian Academy Piles Up the Points Against Lake Highland Prep
Mount Dora Christian Academy entered their tilt with Lake Highland Prep on Friday with five consecutive wins dating back to last season but they'll enter their next game with six. They blew past the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders 34-7 at home. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 44-6 loss the Highlanders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2022.
Leesburg High’s D’mani Nettles Now Offering Basketball Training Sessions
Kids who want to improve their basketball skills will have the opportunity to do so with Coach D’Mani Nettles of Leesburg High School this upcoming year. Coach Nettles will be offering one-hour basketball training sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays this year. Leesburg is known for its basketball history....
Foundation's Geiliany Del Valle breaks school assists record
In volleyball, the setter is in charge of passing the ball to her teammates to set them up for spikes. Because the setter typically isn’t the person who smashes the ball over the net and into the hardwood, they often can be overlooked. That should never be the case....
West Orange football has complete performance in 32-14 win over Wekiva High
In a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, the West Orange Warriors football team gave their always passionate, rowdy and loud home crowd plenty to cheer for in their opening game of the 2024 season — following the postponement of its Week 1 game at Evans High due to weather — beating Wekiva High, 32-14.
Ocoee High announces details for Oct. 19 athletics' fundraiser golf tournament
Ocoee High’s athletics department has announced details for its 2024 golf tournament fundraiser. The 18-hole scramble format event will be Saturday, Oct. 19, at Zellwood Station Golf Club and will benefit the Knights’ athletic programs. Registration for the event is open; cost to play is $400 for a...
FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon on MVA Campus to Present Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup To Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy’s athletics department has added another achievement to its history. Recently, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Executive Director, Craig Damon, visited the Montverde Academy (MVA) campus to present the school with the prestigious Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup. This award recognizes MVA as the most successful athletics department in the state of Florida for the 3A classification during the 2023-24 academic year.
Ocoee football tops Olympia in home opener, 53-10
Football has always been a game of adjustments. And whether it be in-game from play to play, at the half, from game to game or even throughout the course of an entire season — coaches and players are always looking for the schematical advantage that'll make the difference on the field.
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