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The Apopka Chief
March 7, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter This week, the Apopka Blue Darter boys volleyball team graced the court for the first time since spring 2024. They are looking…
The Apopka Chief
March 7, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva wrestling team sent six wrestlers to the FHSAA 3A Region 1 Championship held from Feb. 28 to March 1. Sadly…
The Apopka Chief
March 7, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka softball team continued its dominant run by defeating the West Orange Warriors 15-0 on Friday, Feb. 28, followed by a…
The Apopka Chief
March 4, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) announced Tuesday that the new Apopka High School baseball and softball complexes will not be ready for…
Wekiva baseball's Jaden Graham throws a pitch in the Mustangs' game against Edgewater.
The Apopka Chief
February 28, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team has had a rough start to the season. This week, they fell to 2-7 after a 12-1 home loss as the…
The Wekiva Wrestling team prepares for Regionals after a great performance at Districts.
The Apopka Chief
February 27, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Wekiva High School wrestling team prepared for the Class 3A Region 1 Championships this week after six wrestlers advanced to regionals…
The Apopka Blue Darter baseball team's Wyatt Jaggers throws a pitch in Apopka's game against Olympia High School.
The Apopka Chief
February 27, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The Apopka Blue Darter baseball team moved to 4-2 on the seasin with a three-game win streak that culminated with a victory…
Taylor Smith of the Apopka Softball team hits a homerun.
The Apopka Chief
February 27, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter ­The Apopka Blue Darter softball team opened up their season with a massive 11-1 win over the Lake Mary Rams on the…
Head coach of the Apopka boys basketball team, Scott Williams, talks with his team during a timeout.
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter Last Thursday night, Feb. 20, the Apopka Blue Darters’ state title hopes ended in the regional finals, but it was still a…
Apopka boys basketball's Rafael Betancourt takes a jump shot against Sanford defenders.
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2025
By Marshall Tempest Reporter The 2024-2025 season of the Apopka boys basketball team ended on Thursday, Feb. 21, when the Blue Darters lost 54-32 to Seminole…
APK boys basketball remains undefeated at Get Down ShowcaseThe Apopka Chief
January 3, 2025
Last weekend, while sugar plums and gumdrops were still on most people’s minds, it was game time for the Apopka Blue Darter boys basketball squad.
Johnson and Angervil Make All-Showcase Teams!The Apopka Chief
January 3, 2025
During the Florida Get Down New Year’s Showcase, the Apopka Blue Darters had a fantastic showing defeating both of their opponents with a combined score of…
A year in review, looking aheadThe Apopka Chief
January 3, 2025
2025 is upon us and a new year means a new chapter for Apopka High School sports. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up in…
A look at the Wekiva Mustangs basketball teamsThe Apopka Chief
January 3, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs basketball teams have had a rough go at it this season with teams sitting under .500 at the halfway point in the season.
Whether you’re looking to improve your smile or maintain your dental health, the Schroeder Dental Group can helpThe Apopka Chief
January 3, 2025
Your smile is one of the first things, if not the first thing that someone notices about you. Whether you’re meeting up with friends for a…
Trinity Christian School inducts new members into beta clubsThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2024
The Elementary, Jr. and Sr. Beta Clubs at Trinity Christian School recently held a combined induction ceremony to welcome new members into the three clubs. Read…
Best Grilled Burger recipe also uses a 1-inch thick round of onionThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2024
Food Net-work says, “When a grilled burger is called for, this one (The Best Grilled Burgers) is our go-to. We season only the outside of each…
High school cadets attend Military Ball 2024The Apopka Chief
December 27, 2024
Cadets from the Wekiva High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program and Apopka High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps…
City extends its current roadway resurfacing project to end of JanuaryThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2024
The city of Apopka extended the last date of the roadway resurfacing project from January 10 to January 24, 2025, for three subdivisions: Meadows of Maudehelen,…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
New moon on Dec. 30th should get specks bitingThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and maybe you had a chance to try out the new fishin’ rod and reel. Maybe…