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Buddy Collings

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Orlando Sentinel senior sports writer and keeper of all-time Florida prep records

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Orangewood swept @WinterParkVball. DeLand rallied twice to top @Oviedo_High. @BMooreAthletics and Horizon also won. 5 qualify for @FHSAA state tourney in Winter Haven. @ocsathletics @HornetGVB @dhsvolleyball_ @delandbulldogs @HHS_HawksSports orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
State volleyball pairings for Bishop Moore, DeLand, Horizon, Orangewood, Winter Park

State volleyball pairings for Bishop Moore, DeLand, Horizon, Orangewood, Winter Park

Orangewood swept Winter Park, DeLand rallied twice to top Oviedo, Bishop Moore and Horizon also won. Five qualify for FHSAA state tourney in Winter Haven.

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No. 1 Orangewood (@ocsathletics), @WinterParkVball to meet for #FHSAA Open Division pool play title. Bishop Moore, DeLand, @GatewayPanthers, Horizon, @OviedoAthletics, @TFA_Athletics advance to region finals. @HornetGVB @dhsvolleyball_ orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Oviedo, DeLand set showdown; with Winter Park at Orangewood | Volleyball Playoffs

Oviedo, DeLand set showdown; with Winter Park at Orangewood | Volleyball Playoffs

No. 1 Orangewood Christian, Winter Park to meet in Open Division pool play title. Bishop Moore, DeLand, Gateway, Horizon, Oviedo, TFA advance to region finals.

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Six Orlando area district titles on the line in high school football tonight. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
DeLand, Seminole, Edgewater, Oviedo clinch district titles; East Ridge gets 1st since 2008 |...

DeLand, Seminole, Edgewater, Oviedo clinch district titles; East Ridge gets 1st since 2008 |...

DeLand (7-1) and Seminole (8-0) top list of teams seeking football district titles. Edgewater, East Ridge, Hagerty, Ocoee, Oviedo can also clinch with wins.

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* @ocsathletics @WinterParkVball challenged in new #FHSAA Open Division. @delandbulldogs & @OviedoAthletics now 1-2 in 6A score region wins as do: @KowboyAthletics @HornetGVB @lhpsvolleyball @HHS_HawksSports @LBHSAthletics @TFA_Athletics @GatewayPanthers orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Orangewood, Winter Park win historic Open Division debuts | Volleyball playoffs

Orangewood, Winter Park win historic Open Division debuts | Volleyball playoffs

Orangewood Christian and Winter Park were challenged in Round 1 of FHSAA’s new girls volleyball Open Division playoffs, and second seed Calvary Christian lost.

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3-peat #FHSAA state bowling champ East River & @_WHSAthletics sweep. @LBHSAthletics triathlon star is @SCSInfo XC champ. @HagertySports sweeps SAC XC. Montverde, @TFA_Athleticsm @LHPS_athletics region volleyball wins. @WPHSAthletics golfer shoots 28. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
East River, Windermere sweep FHSAA bowling district titles | Varsity Weekly

East River, Windermere sweep FHSAA bowling district titles | Varsity Weekly

Also, Lake Brantley triathlon star Avalyn Thompson is SAC XC champ. Montverde, Lake Highland score region volleyball wins.

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U.S. #4 @ocsathletics led district champs. Winners include @WinterParkVball @dhsvolleyball_ @Patriots_FHS @KowboysVball 4A #1 @HornetGVB plays tonight. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
No. 1 Orangewood takes 19-0 Florida record into Open Division | Volleyball Report

No. 1 Orangewood takes 19-0 Florida record into Open Division | Volleyball Report

The FHSAA was scheduled to unveil the brackets for all classes Saturday, but that has changed because Hurricane Isaias caused district match delays. The bracket release show is now scheduled for...

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2026 Orlando-area Football Leaders

2026 Orlando-area Football Leaders

2026 Orlando-area Football Leaders, passing, rushing, receiving, tackles, sacks, interceptions and return yardage

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Orange City UHS Nathan Tillis bowled second perfect 300 game of year; @_WHSAthletics bowlers 14-0. Streaking @TFA_Athletics golf shoots 14-under at Shingle Creek. @Minneola_Track wins XC. #FHSAA volleyball district finals Thursday-Friday. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Seminole swim star Will McWard delivers ‘winner-take-all’ relay leg | Varsity Weekly

Seminole swim star Will McWard delivers ‘winner-take-all’ relay leg | Varsity Weekly

Also, Orange City University’s Nathan Tillis bowled his second perfect 300 game this season and Windermere bowlers are 14-0. Streaking TFA golf team shoots 14-under-par at Shingle Creek. Girls...

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NEW: One Florida high school football team would already be in the region final if the FHSAA playoffs started today 👀 The team would get automatic byes through the quarters AND semis thanks to the new Open Division format. on3.com/high-school/news/a-f… @ChadSimmons_ @EJHollandOn3 @AaronDickens @Reynolds_Rivals
A Florida high school football team could start playoffs in region final round

A Florida high school football team could start playoffs in region final round

If the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) playoffs started today, one team would automatically already be in the region final, which is the

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Hurricane Isaias heads to Northwest Fla., but soggy HS football is on for Orlando area. Lake Wales at @JonesHSFootball showdown tonight. @lwhs_f @TFA_Athletics @DeLand_Football @SanSemAthletics @HornetFB_1MOORE @WestOrangeFB1 @EvanshsFootball orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
TFA had its hands full; Evans romps; Seminole vs. Lake Mary was tight | Week 8 Football Live Updates

TFA had its hands full; Evans romps; Seminole vs. Lake Mary was tight | Week 8 Football Live Updates

Sanford Seminole, the only unbeaten football team in Orlando area, rallies against Lake Mary. TFA also came from behind to win against Archbishop McCarthy.

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3-sport @LBHSAthletics standout Avalyn Thompson (pic from FinisherPix powered by Outside) placed third in World Triathlon Age Group Championships in Spain. @usatriathlon @USATmedia @SCPSInformation orlandosentinel.com/wp-admin…
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Preps: @ocsathletics is Florida #1 into district volleyball. @LBVsports_OCPS golfer shoots 29; @circlechristian 11-under. @WPHSAthletics, @HagertySports bowlers roll. @HHS_HawksSports, @_WHSAthletics XC runners career bests. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Hagerty High’s Johnathan Madruga bowls perfect 300 game | Varsity Weekly

Hagerty High’s Johnathan Madruga bowls perfect 300 game | Varsity Weekly

Junior bowler continues stellar season with perfect 300 game for Hagerty (12-1). Also, Circle Christian golfers score 11-under-par. Orangewood volleyball reaches top Florida ranking, and cross...

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Great Bianchi storytelling. ... orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Bianchi: Don’t forget to thank your old high school coaches before it’s too late

Bianchi: Don’t forget to thank your old high school coaches before it’s too late

High school coaches burn their own gas, spend their own money and worry about kids who aren’t their own and, often, love them as if they are.

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Florida high school baseball expands with best-of-three series play for #FHSAA state semifinals and finals. No more riding one unhittable ace to state championships, but there could be costs. orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/…
Pitching depth is foremost in new FHSAA state baseball championship best-of-3 format

Pitching depth is foremost in new FHSAA state baseball championship best-of-3 format

Baseball coaches who pushed for best-of-three state semifinals and finals say more than one pitcher will be needed to reach a state championship. “I think this is a big win for the baseball communi...

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Horizon HS w/ record-setter Elena White, is 6 years old, but grew up as fast as Horizon West. Coach=688 wins. U.S. #4 @ocsathletics beat @delandbulldogs. Swing for Cure has state No. 1 @SportsCalvary. Bowlers rolling. @HHS_HawksSports @bmc_athletics orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/…
Horizon volleyball keeps climbing with Orange County population boom | Varsity Report

Horizon volleyball keeps climbing with Orange County population boom | Varsity Report

Elena White, one of several talented juniors for Horizon High volleyball, already owns the school career kills record. Also in volleyball, nationally-ranked Orangewood Christian tops Deland, and...

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1st Sunshine State Invitational was entertaining. National No. 4 Orangewood and Ellie Enger won, ahead of @PlantHighSchool, DeLand, McGill-Toolen (Alabama). @ocsathletics @Delandvball @WPHSAthletics @OviedoAthletics @McgillToolenATH @delandbulldogs orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/…
Orangewood wins Sunshine State Invitational volleyball; DeLand 4th; Winter Park 5th

Orangewood wins Sunshine State Invitational volleyball; DeLand 4th; Winter Park 5th

The inaugural Sunshine State volleyball tournament had national No. 4 Orangewood Christian prevailing over Tampa Plant. DeLand finished fourth in what is expected to become a prestige event.

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Big weekend: @ocsathletics Rams join @delandbulldogs (16-0) and Alabama No. 1 in new Sunshine State Invitational at @OviedoAthletics. HoopExchange Fall Festival has 100+ basketball teams. Also: @EastRiverHS 3-peats in Kegler bowling; XC, golf highlights. orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/…
Orangewood volleyball, No. 4 nationally, shines in Las Vegas | Varsity Weekly

Orangewood volleyball, No. 4 nationally, shines in Las Vegas | Varsity Weekly

Closer to home, Orangewood joins DeLand (16-0) and Alabama No. 1 team in this weekend’s inaugural Sunshine State Invitational at Oviedo. HoopExchange Fall Festival has 100+ boys basketball teams.

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Baseball season expands with #FHSAA state semis and finals going to best-of-three to match regional play. Final four concept is no more. orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/…
Pitching depth is foremost in new FHSAA state baseball championship best-of-3 format

Pitching depth is foremost in new FHSAA state baseball championship best-of-3 format

Baseball coaches who pushed for best-of-three state semifinals and finals say more than one pitcher will be needed to reach a state championship. “I think this is a big win for the baseball communi...

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Now this postponed game becomes Monday Night Football. orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/…
National power IMG rallies to beat TFA; Seminole wins in final minute | Live Football Report

National power IMG rallies to beat TFA; Seminole wins in final minute | Live Football Report

National No. 1 IMG Academy, 9-0 last year and 3-0 this season, plays The First Academy (4-0). Big games include West Orange at Lake Mary, Seminole-Mainland, Oviedo-Hagerty.

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Live updates from key games: @IMGAFootball at @TFA_Athletics @EdgewaterFB - @JonesHSFootball @Oviedo_Football - @HagertySports @SanSemAthletics - @TheMainlandHSFB @WestOrangeFB - @LMRamsFootball @LN_Athletics - @WekivaFootball @EvanshsFootball orlandosentinel.com/2026/09/…
National power IMG rallies to beat TFA; Seminole wins in final minute | Live Football Report

National power IMG rallies to beat TFA; Seminole wins in final minute | Live Football Report

National No. 1 IMG Academy, 9-0 last year and 3-0 this season, plays The First Academy (4-0). Big games include West Orange at Lake Mary, Seminole-Mainland, Oviedo-Hagerty.

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