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Herald-Tribune
IMG football completes biggest comeback in program history at TFA
IMG Academy , the No. 2 team in the nation on the USA TODAY Super 25 , completed the biggest comeback in program history against The First Academy. The Ascenders rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit to beat The First Academy 48-27 in Orlando on Friday, Sept. 18. IMG's biggest comeback had been 14 points in a 50-49 win against Centennial (California) in 2016. The Ascenders (4-0) trailed the Royals 24-7 at halftime. The First Academy freshman quarterback Deuce Woods Jr. was outstanding in the first half, rushing for two scores and throwing for another. It took less than eight minutes for IMG to flip the script on The First Academy (4-1, No. 3 Class 2A). How IMG Academy pulled off comeback over The First Academy Georgia commit Jayden Wade threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Alabama commit Osani Gayles on the Ascenders' first drive of the second half. On IMG's next drive, Wade connected with Texas A&M commit Eric McFarland for a 65-yard score. IMG took its first lead of the game on a touchdown run by junior Elijah Newman-Hall with 4:53 left in the third quarter. USC cornerback commit Aaryn Washington extended the lead to 34-24 with a
West Orlando News
Jones vs. Edgewater Varsity Football Game Rescheduled in Orlando
The Jones vs. Edgewater varsity football game has been rescheduled in Orlando, according to Orange County Public Schools. The post Jones vs. Edgewater Varsity Football Game Rescheduled in Orlando appeared first on West Orlando News .
centralfloridalifestyle.com
Full Sail University Recently Named Apple Distinguished School
The Winter Park university has been selected as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2026–2029 program term. The designation recognizes schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to incorporating technology into education and developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Full Sail’s selection comes as the university continues to integrate emerging technology into programs designed around careers in entertainment media, games, film, music, and other technology-driven industries.
On3.com
Orlando Jones-Edgewater game postponed due to stadium issues
One of the most highly anticipated high school football games of the year in the downtown Orlando area is whenever Jones and Edgewater square off. With both teams always in the playoff conversation and having made deep postseason runs recently, it’s fair to say that this year’s edition would be the latest in the showdown between the two schools. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] According to an official announcement by Jones High School on Friday morning via social media, the contest between the Tigers and Fighting Eagles has been postponed due to electrical iss...
franchising.com
Smalls Sliders® Makes College Campus Debut with Openings at University of Central Florida and University of Mississippi
September 15, 2026 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA, Ga. – Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting slider brand, is heading back to school with the opening of its first-ever college campus locations at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). The milestone marks Smalls Sliders’ official entrance into collegiate dining and the beginning of a long-term strategy to bring the brand to more high-traffic, non-traditional environments across the country. The UCF location is slated to open in September, with the Ole Miss location expected to open in October.
twicetoldtale.org
College Professor Comes to LHP
This year, Lake Highland welcomed Dr. Sarah Hayes to the Upper School. Coming from Seminole State College, Dr. Hayes made her debut as a Freshman English teacher in the Porter Center for Innovation and Academics. As a mom of two, a Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature, a certified bookworm, and a former college professor, Dr. Hayes is determined to make her classroom a place where students can thrive and foster growth like no other.
lakeandsumterstyle.com
Henry Purvis Leads First Academy-Leesburg Football to Hot Start
In just four games, First Academy-Leesburg quarterback Henry Purvis has already accounted for 17 touchdowns, 13 passing and four rushing, helping the Eagles to a 3-1 start and earning a No. 3 ranking among Florida’s 8-man teams on MaxPreps. Henry is a multi-sport athlete who began playing flag football...
nicholsonstudentmedia.com
‘A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet’: Discomfort Club strives to get students out of their comfort zone
At the start of Samuel Sklar’s freshman year, he said UCF’s campus “felt huge,” while he felt “so small and alone." “And I realized towards the second half of the freshman year that I have to do stuff outside my comfort zone if I want to enjoy college and make new friends and meet new people,” Sklar said.
positivelyosceola.com
Lakeland Derails Osceola, Hands Kowboys Crushing 40-6 Defeat
One week after celebrating a historic victory over Lake Mary, Osceola experienced the other side of high school football Friday night. Lakeland dominated from the opening possession, holding the Kowboys without a first down in the opening half and allowing just 29 yards of total offense in a decisive 40-6 victory at Markus Paul Stadium.
click orlando
Viral video prompts review of football postgame incident at Winter Park High School
WINTER PARK, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools is reviewing a postgame incident involving Lake Nona football players and an adult after Winter Park High School defeated Lake Nona in overtime on Friday, following a video circulating on social media that appears to show the aftermath of a heated exchange.