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Report: Former Pitt Guard Dior Johnson Leaning Towards Big 12 Program
According to a report by JuCo insider Cody Hopkins, former Pitt guard Dior Johnson is a “heavy lean” to end up playing for UCF after he recently visited the program. Johnson, who was on the Pitt roster a year ago at this time, never ended up playing a game for Pitt aside from several exhibition contests in Spain on the team’s foreign tour.
American midfielder Tyler Adams says receiving online racial abuse is commonplace
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — American midfielder Tyler Adams said receiving online racial abuse has become commonplace for players. Teammates Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun said they were targeted for racial abuse, and the U.S. Soccer Federation issued a statement after Thursday’s 2-1 loss to Panama in the Copa America saying that it was “deeply disturbed.”
Florida IS NOT the Most Crucial 2024 Football Game
It’s not often that I write commentary on the UCF Knights here on the Black and Gold Banneret. However, after seeing the prevailing notion that the upcoming matchup facing the Florida Gators at “The Swamp” in Gainesville is the most crucial game of 2024 makes its rounds, I feel compelled to take up my mantle as the voice of reason in the spirit of Lee Corso and declare, “Not so fast, my friend”.
Apopka triple jumper Donald Scott qualifies for Paris Olympic Games
Former Apopka athlete Donald Scott, eyeing his second Olympic Games, qualified for Paris on Sunday, clinching the final spot with a leap of 16.87 meters in the U.S. Olympic Trials triple jump final at Eugene, Oregon. He hit his qualifying mark with his third jump of the first round and held that spot through the final round. He will be joined on the U.S. men’s Olympic triple jump team by top ...
UCF position preview: Running back
The second in a position-by-position look at the 2024 Knights heading into fall camp: TODAY: RUNNING BACK What to expect RJ Harvey’s decision to return for another season was perhaps the best offseason news the Knights could have received. Harvey is coming off a career year (1,416 yards, 16 TDs) in which he was named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award. He’s the cornerstone of a unit that ...
Orlando Pride want to beat Angel City to keep their winning streak going
Orlando Pride are about to take on Angel City FC in Los Angeles. The Florida side are coming off the back of a historic 6-0 win over the Utah Royals, while Angel City are looking to bounce back after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bay FC. Follow MLS Multiplex on...
UCF's $88M football stadium expansion project gets final approval from state
ORLANDO, Fla. - UCF's $88 million football stadium expansion project got its final approval on Friday. The state's Board of Governors on Friday morning approved the project, which has a targeted completion in fall 2026, according to Athletic Director Terry Mohajir. "Many thanks to the Board of Governors for approving...
BOOM!!! Carl Jenkins Jr Commits To UCF!
ORLANDO, FL - It is another "Boom!" for the UCF Knights as Gus Malzahn and his staff land the commitment of St Augustine (St Augustine, Fla) 3 Star wide receiver Carl Jenkins. Earlier this month Jenkins took official visits to Louisville, South Florida, and UCF with his visit to the Knights coming first and really setting a pace. He told Knights247 about how the environment has really played a role at UCF saying, "Every time I come here [Orlando] it's just love, and it's just a feeling I can't really express. And compared to the other schools man it's just always love every time I come here; not just from my position coach, but from the head coach to down, every coach here just shows me love. They kind of put it in my face of don't just say it, but show me how I can be a priority for this program." That's shown to me as sources close to the program have said for several months that Jenkins is a high priority and a must-get prospect.
Vols' target Shane Cherry transferring from Knoxville
Tennessee 2025 basketball recruiting target Shane Cherry is transferring from Austin-East High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The two-sport athlete is transferring to The Academy of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. Cherry, a two-time Class 3A Tennessee Mr. Basketball finalist, announced his decision to leave Austin-East on Friday. Tennessee offered a...
UCF position preview: Quarterback
The first in a position-by-position look at the 2024 Knights leading up to fall camp: TODAY: QUARTERBACK What to expect KJ Jefferson will undoubtedly be the starter when the Knights open the season against New Hampshire on Aug. 29. The fifth-year senior arrived in Orlando after five seasons at Arkansas, where he shattered numerous passing records with the Razorbacks. His experience in the SEC ...
TC Athletics News | Rising Junior, Valerie Yambao Helps Lead AAU Volleyball Team to National Championship
We are proud to announce and congratulate Valerie Yambao, a rising junior and member of the Timber Creek varsity volleyball team for recently receiving the Classic Division MVP award and leading her team, Game Point 16 Premier to an AAU National Championship. Congratulations – we couldn’t be more proud!
The First Academy announces Alan Kunkel as new baseball coach
The First Academy has announced Alan Kunkel as its next varsity boys baseball coach and director of baseball operations. “My family and I are very excited about being a part of the TFA family," Kunkel said. "God is doing big things here through this ministry, and we consider ourselves fortunate to be a part of his plan. Baseball has a tradition of excellence here, but it also has, and always will be, a platform to share the love of the Lord.”
Adriana scores twice, Pride beat Angel City to forge first-place tie
Adriana scored a brace to help the undefeated Orlando Pride to a 3-0 win against host Angel City on Sunday in Los Angeles. Barbra Banda added her 11th goal of the season for the Pride (10-0-5, 35 points), who moved into a tie for first with the Kansas City Current in the NWSL standings.
PHOTOS: OARS hosts Learn to Row camp
Since the beginning of summer, Orlando Area Rowing Society has hosted weekly Learn to Row camps aimed at helping those interested — both boys and girls entering sixth grade to rising seniors — in learning about the sport and getting their first taste of what rowing is all about.
New Jones CB Courtney Patterson has committed to Arkansas State
Courtney Patterson, a cornerback who has transferred to Jones High during the summer break, committed to Arkansas State on Friday. He is another talented newcomer on the Jones squad, which also added talented, multi-position standout Larry Miles from West Orange this summer. Patterson comes to Jones from Ocala, where he played at Trinity Catholic. He was second in tackles at Trinity last ...
Lakes Elite 17's Compete in National Volleyball Tournament in Orlando
The Lakes Elite 17’s volleyball team traveled to Orlando, Florida this week and played in the National 17’s Tournament at the Orange County Convention Center, which has 152 courts. The local team finished 31st out of 154 teams competing in the 17’s club division. “Our club started 2 years ago to fill a need in the Lakes Area to allow some of the area’s best athletes to play at a high level, while still being able to compete in multiple high school sport,” noted Underwood volleyball coach Breck Grove. “Last season, our 3 teams were made up of athletes from 9 area schools.”
2024 Future Masters: Catching up with Carson, Enterprise native shines
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Defending champ Carson Baez of Windermere, Florida is not shooting his best in the 2024 Future Masters but is not giving up. Baez had three double bogeys Thursday but Friday managed a birdie through six holes. Luke Thornton is still pulling his weight finishing Friday tied...
Angel City FC vs. Orlando Pride: NWSL TV channel, live stream, lineups, preview
We're wrapping up Matchday 15 in the City of Angels at BMO Stadium as Becki Tweed's Angel City FC encounters the unrelenting second-place Orlando Pride. Seb Hines' Pride, who just missed out on the 2023 postseason have made their mark as not only a contender but a potential favorite to be that last team standing on November 23. Guided by the brilliance of the former Middlesbrough FC defender, Orlando has tallied a 9-5-0 record to this point. Those nine wins have come from its last 11 matches. If the Central Florida side can secure three more victories, it will surpass the club's previous record of 11 wins in a single season, which was achieved in 2017.
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