Orange Springs
Orange Springs, FL · Education
hoodline.com
nicholsonstudentmedia.com
Alachua Chronicle
lakeandsumterstyle.com
The Ledger
Lakeland football turns showdown with First Academy into a rout
LAKELAND — Lakeland’s goal for the regular season was to clinch a spot in the Open Division. The Dreadnaughts, holding onto the No. 8 spot entering the game, likely clinched a top-eight finish, and made a loud statement in the process. It was as close to a near-perfect game against an elite opponent that Lakeland could expect as the the Dreadnaughts finished year another game with a running clock. Lakeland’s defense dominated from the start and the Dreadnaughts moved the ball at will en route to a 35-0 victory over Orlando First Academy on Friday night at Bryant Stadium. “Lakeland’s here to stay,” senior defensive lineman Santana Harvey said. “We’re back. It was just another day at the office, and we have to keep working, keep playing and keep doing out job at pactice.” Lakeland won’t know officially if it made the Open Division until the playoff brackets are announced at 5 p.m. on Friday on the FHSAA’s YouTube channel. The performance was a fruition of what Lakeland was building toward all year, beginning with its season-opener against Venice. “We kind of schedule for moments like this,” Frazier said. When we played Venice, that was like a misery stick for
Destin Log
Lakeland, Raines and Venice move into Open Division after Week 11
The MaxPreps rankings overhauled the Florida high school football Open Division once again with its latest rankings. Lakeland, Raines and Venice all moved into the Open Division after Week 11, while The First Academy, Cardinal Newman and Cardinal Mooney dropped out. St. Thomas Aquinas, Columbus, West Boca, Chaminade-Madonna and Miami...
mynews13.com
Fred Ards anchors Jones football’s Division I-loaded defensive front
ORLANDO, Fla. — Jones High School’s football team is trying to reach the state championship for a third straight season, with its defense line leading the way. The Tigers have been known for prolific offenses in past seasons, but this year’s team is led by its defense, especially the defensive line. The starting group includes Braylon Oits, Noah Robinson, Dajour Webb and Fred Ards, all of whom are committed to playing at Division I schools next year.
positivelyosceola.com
Big Plays, Costly Penalties End St. Cloud’s Playoff Hopes as Bulldogs Fall to Lake Howell in Senior Night Heartbreaker
Big plays and penalties proved too much to overcome as the St. Cloud Bulldogs (6-4) saw their hopes for an “at-large” FHSAA playoff bid come to end with a 37-22 loss to Lake Howell (5-4) during senior night at Tom Gannerelli Field. Quarterback Brycen Mabrey threw for 318...
theapopkavoice.com
Apopka blanks Wekiva 35-0 to claim Mayor’s Cup
Apopka defeated Wekiva 35-0 in the Mayor’s Cup, scoring all five touchdowns before halftime. Jakyvion Kemp surpassed 100 yards from scrimmage in the first quarter, Nyzier Collington scored twice, and the Blue Darters’ defense kept the Mustangs off the scoreboard. The rivalry’s 20th year also featured a personal milestone for Mayor Nick Nesta, who presented his first Mayor’s Cup to Apopka High School.
theapopkavoice.com
One trophy, two schools: Apopka, Wekiva meet for Mayor’s Cup
The Wekiva Mustangs will host the Apopka Blue Darters in the annual Mayor’s Cup, bringing students, families, and alumni together for a rivalry rooted in community pride. Wekiva enters at 2-7 after seven straight losses, while Apopka looks to rebound after a 45-13 loss to Lake Mary that ended its playoff hopes. The matchup also marks Mayor Nick Nesta’s first Mayor's Cup, and the Apopka High School graduate praised both schools for representing the city’s heart and spirit.
wruf.com
AL.com
oviedojournalism.com
The Roar: Oviedo students join Infinity Percussion
Earlier this month, Oviedo seniors Alexander Pedersen, Shane Toole, Robin Cruz, junior Joshua Brock and sophomore Greyson Cannon were accepted as members of Infinity Percussion’s Infinity 2 ensemble, which acts as an indoor marching band based in the Orlando area. Infinity Percussion takes place in competitions such as the...
mynews13.com
Retired teacher turned volunteer leading program helping students with reading
SANFORD, Fla. — Nearly 10 years after retiring, longtime Seminole County educator Rebekah Richey is still making a difference at her former school. Richey is the founder of Nanas, Papas and Friends, a volunteer program at Goldsboro Elementary Magnet in Sanford that connects students with family members and community volunteers who spend time reading with them.
Ocala Gazette
Trinity Catholic heads to state
It’s not how you start but how you finish. That was certainly the case in Trinity Catholic’s match against The First Academy in the Class 2A-Region 1 finals on Oct. 27 in the friendly confines of the Celtics gym in Ocala. Trinity Catholic, the No. 1 seed, trailed...