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Winter Springs’ new pickleball courts are a huge success, but some players have feedback
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – It’s been almost a month since Winter Springs cut the ribbon on its new pickleball complex at Central Winds Park, and the city says its success has exceeded their expectations. The $3.1 million complex opened on April 13 as the largest in Seminole County...
Sydney Gonzalez makes history as first ever cheer recruit
Sydney Gonzalez, a freshman nursing student, is the first cheerleader recruit for UM, making history for Miami cheer and setting a path for others interested in cheerleading at the University. “Honestly, it doesn’t feel real sometimes because, to this day, people will remind me that I was recruited, and I...
Sonic Prep Player of the Week: Kody Taylor
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – Arguably the strongest high schooler in all of Florida is in Winter Springs. Kody Taylor, a senior at Winter Springs High School, won a weightlifting state championship in the 183-pound class. It’s been a dream of Taylor’s since he felt like he was too weak as a freshman football player.
UCF adds Big Ten, ACC opponents, finishes football schedule through 2027. Here's a look.
UCF announced future football home-and-home series with both Pittsburgh and Northwestern on Thursday morning, officially filling its schedule through 2027. The Knights will head to Pittsburgh in 2026 and to Northwestern in 2028, with the respective return trips to Orlando booked for 2029 and 2031, respectively. UCF is 1-2 all-time against Pitt, splitting a home-and-home series in consecutive seasons in 2018-19. The Knights have never met Northwestern.
Multiple sporting events helping to boost visitors to downtown Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – With multiple sporting events happening in downtown Orlando, people said they’re noticing more visitors to to the area. “We had that trifecta come together,” said Executive Director Downtown Development and Community Redevelopment, David Barilla. “We had basketball, we had soccer, we even had some preforming arts going on at Dr. Phillips.”
Spruce Creek, Deltona among 4 Volusia-Flagler softball teams in FHSAA playoffs
And then there were four. The Florida High School Athletic Association released its softball playoff brackets Saturday morning, and a mere quartet of Volusia-Flagler teams survived the cut. Spruce Creek and Deltona avoided the drama, automatically clinching their spots as district champions, while University and Matanzas snagged at-large bids. All four teams are scheduled...
UCF knocks off No. 23 Florida in the first round of the NCAA tournament
The No. 23-ranked Florida Gators men’s tennis team (13-12, 6-6 SEC) faced off against the UCF Knights (19-5, 4-3 Big 12) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. In a dramatic finish, the Knights knocked off the Gators 4-3 to advance to the next round of the tournament.
2024 Bethune-Cookman Football Schedule
Bethune-Cookman’s 2024 football schedule features eight SWAC games, one FCS non-conference matchup, one non-D1 opponent, and two FBS opponents at South Florida and Western Michigan. 2024 Bethune-Cookman Football Schedule. 8/31 at South Florida. 9/7 vs Mercer. 9/14 at Western Michigan. 9/21 vs Clark Atlanta University. 9/28 vs Alabama State.
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