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Apopka Pop Warner's Cheer Coordinator, Sheronda Wright, stands with her Tiny Mites team after finishing first at the 2024 National competition.
Apopka Pop Warner to hold fundraiser at Publix this weekend Marshall Tempest
July 10, 2025
 The Apopka Pop Warner organization will host a fundraiser at Publix, 1545 Rock Springs Road, on Saturday and Sunday to help raise money for the football…
Apopka Pop Warner's Mighty Mites team performs at the 2024 National tournament.
Apopka Pop Warner Cheer and Dance have dreams of Charlotte in 2025 Marshall Tempest
July 10, 2025
Apopka Pop Warner Cheer and Dance organization is hoping to build on an influx of 30 new members and a successful 2024, which included two first…
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Apopka native Logan Gilbert battles injury bug in 2025   Marshall Tempest
July 9, 2025
Wekiva High School grad Logan Gilbert has been as consistent as he has been clutch since joining the Seattle Mariners in 2021. But this season, his…
Wekiva’s quarterback gets a pass off just in time as a Lyman defensive end wraps around his leg after breaking into the pocket. 
Wekiva announces 2025 football schedule Marshall Tempest
July 8, 2025
With August quickly approaching, the fall football season is on the horizon. Wekiva head coach Doug Gabriel and the Mustangs are prepared to bounce back from…
The Apopka football team defeated hometown rivals the Wekiva Mustangs in the 2024 Mayors Cup.
2025 football schedule unveiled for Apopka communityMarshall Tempest
July 2, 2025
Some may find it difficult to focus on the 2025 season with all that has been going on with the Apopka football program, but ready or…
Jalen Carter works with receivers at his camp on making separation at the line last year.
Super Bowl champion Jalen Carter hosts fourth annual free football camp in ApopkaMarshall Tempest
June 30, 2025
Former Apopka Blue Darter and now Super Bowl champion Jalen Carter will be returning to Apopka for his annual free skills camp.    The one-day free skills…
Apopka basketball summer camp returns in late July for kids ages 7 to 13Marshall Tempest
June 26, 2025
The Apopka basketball team’s annual summer camp for Apopka area kids will return at the end of July. Head coach of the Apopka basketball team, Scott…
Tyson Davison uses his speed and agility to maneuver past multiple West Orange defenders.
Apopka quarterback Tyson Davison transfers to OcoeeMarshall Tempest
June 25, 2025
After weeks of rumors and speculation, The Apopka Chief confirmed this week that Tyson Davison, Apopka football's starting quarterback for the last three seasons, will be…
Jhenelle Francis finds open space on the court and puts a jump shot from the low post.
Jhenelle Francis redefines meaning of student-athlete Marshall Tempest
June 25, 2025
Jhenelle Francis is a recent graduate of Apopka High School who was a keystone in the success of both the girls' basketball and flag football teams.…
On top is the Apopka home dugout that is surrounded by a chain-link fence. On the Bottom is the away dugout. Apopka baseball players, parents, and fans raised problems with design inconsistencies between the two dugouts.
Inside the challenges facing Apopka baseball: coaching search and unfinished fieldsMarshall Tempest
June 24, 2025
Apopka High School Athletic Director Aaron Crawford says the search for a new baseball coach is progressing, although more slowly than the rapid search to fill…