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Apopka's K.J. Dillon goes out in style at Golden South Classic

By Buddy Collings, ORLANDO SENTINEL — Sun, 27 May 2012 02:43:00 GMT

Dillon, Levonte Whitfield, Andres Arroyo lead local success stories

Apopka's K.J. Dillon goes to West Virginia on June 7 to start summer classes and offseason workouts as a Mountaineers' football signee. But he definitely did not slack off around high school graduation time.

Apopka's K.J. Dillon dominates at Golden South Classic

By Buddy Collings, Staff Writer — Sun, 27 May 2012 02:34:00 GMT

Dillon, Levonte Whitfield, Andres Arroyo lead local success stories

Apopka's K.J. Dillon goes to West Virginia on June7 to start summer classes and off-season workouts as a Mountaineers football signee. But he definitely did not slack off around high-school-graduation time.

All-area softball: Emily Carosone epitomizes Pine Castle's success

By Joe Williams , Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Emily Carosone hit .645 with 31 extra-base hits and 51 runs scored this season for Pine Castle

Mark Ritchhart recalls when Pine Castle Christian's softball program was in its infancy and his players were struggling to catch fly balls during practice.

Golden South: Colonial runner strives for peak performance in boys mile

By Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:20:00 GMT

Saturday's track and field invitational has national prep leaders plus pros this season

Colonial junior Andres Arroyo dominated at the Class 4A state meet three weeks ago, taking gold medals in the 4 x 800-meter relay, 1,600 and 3,200.

Winter Springs wrestler returns to mat after serious boating accident

By Joe Williams , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:12:00 GMT

Andrew Hudson was tubing with his older brother when he was sliced by his boat's propeller

There were five gashes across his back. Fractures to his spinal column. A shattered left elbow. A broken rib. The triceps muscle and a tendon in his left arm had been sliced.

UPDATE: Marvin Bracy will not compete in Golden South; focus now is June 9 Dream 100 in New York City

By Buddy Collings, ORLANDO SENTINEL — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:25:00 GMT

Local standouts Andres Arroyo, Otniel Teixeira, Levonte Whitfield, K.J. Dillon, Bridget Blake, DerRenae Freeman are among the entries

Boone's Olympic hopeful, Marvin Bracy, will not compete in Saturday's Golden South Classic track and field meet at First Academy.

Trey Congdon throws 4 TD passes as Lake Gibson tops Osceola 37-20 | Video

Chris Hays — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Lake Gibson junior quarterback Trey Congdon threw four touchdown passes, two each to Eric Carter and Jordan Smith, as the Braves defeated Osceola 34-20 in a spring game in Lakeland.

Trip to Ethiopia makes big impact on Boone grad Dave Harding, Duke teammates

By Austin Lyon, Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:35:00 GMT

The group of offensive linemen helped build wells, conducted a sports camp and spent time at an orphanage

The images of Ethiopian children drinking out of muddy rivers and families struggling to survive in small grass huts are nothing new to Boone High graduate Dave Harding.

Jones blanks mistake-prone Oak Ridge 34-0 | Video

By Buddy Collings, ORLANDO SENTINEL — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:17:00 GMT

South Carolina commit Devin Washington sets the tone with early strip and fumble recovery

Dominant defensive end Devin Washington had three sacks and set the tone by stripping and recovering a fumble that paved the way for the first of five Jones touchdowns in a 34-0 spring football road win over Oak Ridge on Tuesday night.

State baseball: Strong pitching carries Trinity Christian to Class 2A title

By Steve Dorsey, Sentinel Correspondent — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:42:00 GMT

Daniel Moritz threw a complete game as Trinity Christian edged Miami Westwood Christian 1-0.

PORT ST. LUCIE — Deltona Trinity Christian is back on top again.

All-area girls track: Competitive fire fuels Dr. Phillips' Bridget Blake

By Joe Williams , Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:59:00 GMT

For the second time, Bridget Blake won Class 4A state titles in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters

Bridget Blake's older sister inspired her to be a distance runner.

State baseball: Deltona Trinity Christian to play for Class 2A title

By Steve Dorsey, Sentinel correspondent — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:37:00 GMT

Trinity Christian will take on Miami Westwood Christian for the championship Tuesday.

PORT ST. LUCIE — Deltona Trinity Christian is one victory from claiming its third state title in four years.

All-area boys track: Colonial standout is mastering English en route to titles

By Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:33:00 GMT

The Colonial junior swept three track distance titles to go with his 4A cross country championship

The statistics tell you plenty about how countless miles of cross country and track training have paid off for Andres Arroyo.

State baseball: Spruce Creek cruises to first state title in school history

By Dave Brousseau — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:06:00 GMT

Spruce Creek beat Miami Columbus 7-1 in the Class 8A state final.

PORT ST. LUCIE -- The Port Orange Spruce Creek baseball team had one surprise left.

State baseball: Spruce Creek tops Timber Creek 8-0 in 8A semifinal

By Dave Brousseau, Sun Sentinel — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:32:00 GMT

Spruce Creek just might like this state baseball tournament stuff.

State baseball: New Smyrna Beach falls to Brandon in Class 7A semifinal

By Dave Brousseau, Sun Sentinel — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:43:00 GMT

New Smyrna Beach squandered an early 4-run lead and lost 7-4.

PORT ST. LUCIE — New Smyrna Beach's quest to earn a shot at its first state baseball title ended Saturday.

All-Central Florida boys lacrosse team

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:45:00 GMT

Austin Tamayo is one of five players from Lake Highland to earn first team honors

Player of Year

All-Central Florida lacrosse: Senior players of year enjoy prolific seasons

By Austin Lyon, Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:45:00 GMT

Lake Highland's Austin Tamayo and Kris Coppolino from Winter Springs are the Sentinel's All-Central Florida lacrosse players of the year

Kris Coppolino and Austin Tamayo didn't begin their senior seasons with expectations of a state title.

All-Central Florida girls lacrosse team

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:45:00 GMT

Kris Coppolino is one of three players from Winter Springs to earn first-team honors

Player of Year

State baseball: Timber Creek's Zach Barrett to face former team Saturday

By Joe Williams , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:47:00 GMT

Zach Barrett played last year at Spruce Creek, Timber Creek's opponent Saturday

Port Orange Spruce Creek second baseman Thad Adamek calls Zach Barrett a good friend, someone he talks to almost every day.

Lake Nona, First Academy play to 21-21 tie in spring game abbreviated by lightning | Video

By Buddy Collings, ORLANDO SENTINEL — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:44:00 GMT

Central Florida passing leader Tucker Israel completes 15 of 21 pass attempts for Lions

Lake Nona and visiting First Academy played to a 21-21 tie in a spring football game that showcased two productive offenses before it was abbreviated due to the threat of lightning on Thursday night.

Sunday baseball is familiar pastime for today's players

Buddy Collings — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:00 GMT

The state baseball tournament will feature games on Sundays this year.

For roughly eight decades, the Florida High School Athletic Association held Sundays as sacred territory where it dared not tread.

High school football: Top spring games in Central Florida

By Charles King , Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:49:00 GMT

A three-team jamboree at Evans highlights spring football offerings in Central Florida.

With the start of spring football games in Central Florida on Thursday night, we look at some of the more intriguing matchups:

Former Freedom soccer player Bree McMahon returns to field with 1 leg

By Charles King , Orlando Sentinel — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:42:56 GMT

After 2 1/2 years and 18 surgeries, Bree McMahon is back on the soccer field.

Bree McMahon has lost so much in the 21/2 years since an accident took her left leg and severely damaged her right leg.

Bishop Moore sweeps two matches en route to boys volleyball title

By Austin Lyon, Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:52:00 GMT

The Hornets defeated Miami Columbus in the semifinals and Miami Sunset in the finals

KISSIMMEE – Bishop Moore's state semifinal sweep against nationally ranked Miami Columbus Saturday morning meant the Hornets were a heavy favorite when they took the court for an afternoon title tilt.