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FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Everything you need to know from Week 2 of high school football
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. Week 2. FRIDAY, AUG. 30. Game of the Week: Ocoee (1-1) beat Olympia (1-1), 53-10. Led by its...
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.
Gus Malzahn: 'We slopped around on offense, you saw it in the first quarter'
UCF pulled off a convincing 57-3 win over New Hampshire in their season opener in the Bounce House. The Knights should have won that game convincingly going up against an FCS opponent. That is nothing against FCS opponents, but UCF came in as the big favorite adn was able to get the job done.
UCF runs to 57-3 season-opening win over New Hampshire
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — UCF entered the season with one of the best running back rooms in the nation and they put all of it on display, rushing for 454 total yards to lead the Knights to a 57-3 rout over New Hampshire on Thursday night in a season opener. Senior captain RJ Harvey led the Knights’ backfield, rushing for 111 of his 142 yards in the first half and scoring two touchdowns for UCF. The Knights rushed for 300 yards as a team for the first time since last year’s season opener against Kent State. The team went for...
Inside UCF’s 2024 schedule
, vs. New Hampshire, 7 p.m., ESPN+ The buzz: UCF begins the season with its inaugural matchup against New Hampshire, a Football Championship Subdivision team from the Coastal Athletic Association. The Knights have won seven consecutive games against FCS opponents since 2015. Sept. 7, vs. Sam Houston, 6:30, ESPN+ The buzz: Sam Houston, which won the FCS National Championship in 2021, ...
Sonny’s BBQ introduces ‘Tailgates from the Pit’ giveaway
New from the folks at Sonny’s BBQ and just in time for college football season: the Tailgates from the Pit giveaway is offering up opportunities for fans to enjoy a seriously posh party experience for 10-20 of their closest compadres. One grand prize winner will also receive a prize package that’ll help them get a little closer to their pitmaster dreams, which former Florida Gator and NFL ...
NCAA Football: UCF Rolls In Jefferson Debut
All eyes were focused on Arkansas transfer quarterback KJ Jefferson Thursday night as last year’s preseason Heisman Trophy hopeful took the reigns of the UCF offense for the first time. The sixth-year senior started out a bit shaky but managed to throw for two touchdowns and run for another in the Knights’ 57-3 cake walk over visiting New Hampshire in front of 44,206 at SBC Mortgage Stadium. It was the first-ever meeting between the two teams.
UCF football game today vs New Hampshire: Time, TV channel, schedule for Knights-Wildcats
The UCF football season starts anew tonight when the Knights kick off 2024 against New Hampshire. Coach Gus Malzahn enters his fourth season in Orlando looking to bounce back from a 6-7 season. UCF struggled at the start of its first season in the Big 12 but rebounded late to make the Gasparilla...
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....
Here's when Florida schools will be taking the field for the 2024 college football season
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — College football is officially back and fans across the Sunshine State are ready to cheer their favorite teams on through the 2024 season. The University of Central Florida will kick off their season tonight against the New Hampshire Wildcats at 7 p.m. at Mortgage Stadium near Orlando.
Orlando Pride Waives Forward Alex Kerr
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2024) — The Orlando Pride has waived forward Alex Kerr, it was announced today, allowing the player to pursue playing opportunities overseas. Kerr was drafted by the Pride in the 2024 NWSL Draft and signed a contract at the beginning of the season. “I want...
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.
Knights trio shine in opening win
Fifth-year UCF forward Lucca Dourado’s 16th minute goal, his 38th in black and gold, set the tone for what was a dominant performance in the UCF men’s soccer 3-1 season-opening win on Thursday at the UCF Soccer and Track Complex against the Mercer Bears. His right-footed rocket into...
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.
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...
Ryan Mahshie signs with ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears
The ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears have signed former UConn and RPI forward Ryan Mahshie to a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday. View the original article to see embedded media. A product of Stoney Creek, Ont., Mahshie played for the Huskies in 2023-24, collecting two goals and three assists for five points in 21 games. He also got into 12 games with the Solar Bears at the end of the season, putting up a goal. Over the course of his five years in the NCAA, Mahshie also played for the Engineers. In a total of 106 games across that timespan,...
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