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Photos: Local martial artists win world titles
Several local martial artists recently competed at the ISKA US Open in Orlando, FL. Those competing representing Team Chip Martial Arts Mississippi were Justin Cuellar, Robin Cuellar, Burgen Simpson, Jason Dubard, Paisley Dubard, and Paxton Dubard. For the 5th consecutive year, Justin Cuellar won the Ultimate Breaking Championship. Additionally, Jason...
UCF football rankings in College Football 25: Full list of player and team ratings
After 11 years of waiting, UCF football fans can finally play as the Knights with the release of College Football 25. The last time EA Sports released a college football video game was 2013 with NCAA Football 14. Back then, gamers couldn't play as Blake Bortles: Instead, QB #5 was under center for UCF. Now...
BHS welcomes Cody Kremer, new baseball and tight end football coach
The Bearcat Dugout Club met at the BHS cafeteria Monday afternoon, where parents and players were given an opportunity to meet the new interim baseball coach. Cody Kremer was originally from Orlando, Florida, and after graduating from Troy University, got his start in coaching at Lee County High School with freshman defensive back football, and […] The post BHS welcomes Cody Kremer, new baseball and tight end football coach appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
ASCA Announces Top 10 Age Group Coaches of the Year
ASCA Announces Top 10 Age Group Coaches of the Year. The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) and Fitter & Faster Swim Camps are pleased to announce the Top 10 age group coaches for 2024. Congratulations to the following outstanding coaches (in alphabetical order):. Name Club. Joe Finke Saint Petersburg Aquatics...
Orlando Magic Visionary Pat Williams Remembered for Shaping Sports and Community in Orange County
Orange County has lost one of its most influential figures in the world of sports and community development. Pat Williams, lauded as the visionary behind the Orlando Magic, has been celebrated in a statement by Mayor Jerry L. Demings. "Pat Williams was a true visionary whose impact on our community and the basketball world cannot be overstated," the mayor expressed. The legacy of Williams extends far beyond his role in the team’s inception and his tenure as senior vice president, according to Orange County's press release.
Highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 gives surprise, spot-on ode to Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — The release of EA Sports College Football 25, the first game of its kind since 2013, is sending video game enthusiasts and sports fans into a frenzy of excitement — but there's an added surprise for those in Central Florida. The game is set to...
UCF opponent previews: Knights kick off 2024 season with FCS contender New Hampshire
Home field: Wildcat Stadium (Capacity: 11,015) Editor's note: This is the first installment in a 12-part series highlighting UCF's 2024 football opponents. Once garnering a reputation as a giant killer, and still among the Football Championship Subdivision's regular postseason participants, New Hampshire will pose the first test for UCF in its second football season in the Big 12 Conference.
Temple offers four-star prep school point guard Cam Miles
Four-star point guard Cam Miles of Orlando, Fla., announced Tuesday that Temple had extended a scholarship offer. The 6-2, 180-pound scorer and playmaker is ranked among the top 20 point guards in the nation in the Class of 2025 by 247Sports. Miles recently announced that he will play next season...
UCF football's all-time record against every team on the 2024-2025 schedule
UCF is heading into its second season in the Big 12 and is hoping to step up its game in 2024. The Knights won just six games in 2023, barely becoming bowl-eligible, but unfortunately lost to Georgia Tech in the Gasparilla Bowl. With only one full year in the Big...
Florida schools well represented in the 2024 MLB Draft
ORLANDO, Fla. - This year’s MLB Draft is officially on the books. UCF had a pair of players picked on day three: right-handed pitcher Najer Victor, who was selected in the 14th round by the Los Angeles Angels, and Chase Centala, who was also drafted by the Miami Marlins.
AJ Badik Named to NAIA Academic All-American At Large Team
The College Sports Communicators (CSC) released its 2024 CSC Academic All-American At-Large Teams on Wednesday afternoon. The 2024 Academic-All At-Large teams, selected by the CSC, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC All-American team separately recognized honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.
UCF athletics receives $2.5 million pledge from Wayne Densch Trust
UCF‘s football practice fields will be renamed the Wayne Densch Practice Complex in honor of a $2.5 million pledge from the Wayne Densch Charitable Trust. It’s all part of a commitment from the former Knights supporter and Orlando businessman, who passed away in 1994 through his charitable trust. “Mr. Densch’s handshake commitment to former Athletic Director Gene McDowell to donate $1M dollars ...
Athlete of the Week: Randy Ruiz Jr., Windermere baseball
Windermere High baseball player Randy “RJ” Ruiz Jr. is a rising junior and was a star for the Wolverines 2024 team that finished with a 28-4 record and as the FHSAA Class 7A state runners-up. In his second season as a starter at Windermere for coach Eric Lassiter...
Orlando Pride, Ally Watt agree to new deal through 2025 season
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 17, 2024) — Orlando Pride has signed forward Ally Watt to a new contract that will keep the forward in Orlando through the 2025 season, with a mutual option for 2026, it was announced today. “Over the last couple years, we have really seen Ally grow...
Orlando Pride signs Claire Winter and Kenna Caldwell as National Team Replacement Players
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 18, 2024) — The Orlando Pride have signed midfielder Claire Winter and goalkeeper Kenna Caldwell to National Team Replacement Player contracts, it was announced today. The duo will occupy roster spaces for the Pride during the international stretch that will see seven Pride players represent their respective countries in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The pair will be available for selection starting with Orlando’s opening group stage match of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup against the North Carolina Courage on Saturday, July 20.
MLF Unveils 2025 Bass Pro Tour Schedule
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 18, 2024) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today at ICAST the schedule for the seventh season of professional bass fishing’s most competitive circuit – the 2025 Bass Pro Tour. The 2025 season will showcase 65 of the world’s top professional bass anglers competing for millions of dollars, including the sport’s top award of $150,000 at every regular-season event, plus valuable points in the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (AOY) race, and qualification into REDCREST 2026 and the General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event.
Grumet Nets First Gold Ball in Familiar Final at Clay Court 16s
After Gus Grumet and Andrew Johnson played each other in the ITF J60 singles final in Orlando in early July, Johnson told Grumet, “I’ll see you in the final of Clays.” Grumet responded “OK.”. Johnson proved prescient. Grumet beat Johnson in three sets in the first...
UCF hosts annual 'Ladies Knight' event
ORLANDO, Fla. - Thursday night at UCF was all about football, fun, and the ladies. "I love doing the activities because it really gets you involved in practicing, playing football, and playing the game," UCF fan Mary Ashbaugh said. These activities are part of "Ladies Knight." It’s an annual event...
Rapid Reactions: Lions make sweet, sweet music in Nashville
1. Four straight wins. Orlando City SC took care of business in the Magic City, shutting out Nashville 3-0 in a midweek match. It's the Lions' fourth win in a row and sixth result in their last seven games, a massive turnaround for the boys in purple. 2. Set pieces,...
Four-Star DL Jarquez Carter Chooses Ohio State over UCF
After listing the UCF Knights in his final list of five schools that also included Miami, Florida, and Penn State, four-star defensive lineman Jarquez Carter committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The Buckeyes continued to strengthen its defensive line in the 2025 cycle,...
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