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Cheryl Cee Hagins after the competition.
Apopka residents win gold at national senior gamesVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
September 9, 2025
Apopka natives Cheryl “Cee” Hagins and her husband Will, returned from the 2025 National Senior Games in Des Moines, Iowa, with medals and top finishes in…
Jakyvion Kemp breaks through tackles.
Apopka plays tough first half, drops third straight to Dr. Phillips Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
September 6, 2025
For one half of play, the Apopka Blue Darters looked like they might hang with the Dr. Phillips Panthers. But by the end of the night,…
Blue Darters after the win.
Apopka volleyball dominates Freedom in 3-0 sweepVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
September 5, 2025
The Apopka Blue Darters left little doubt Tuesday night, putting together their most complete performance of the season in a 3-0 sweep of the Freedom Patriots…
Isabella Espada leaps at the net.
Edgewater volleyball rallies past Wekiva 3–1 after Mustangs’ hot startVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
September 3, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs stormed out of the gate in Tuesday night’s district matchup against Edgewater, taking the opening set behind sharp passing and balanced hitting. But…
Cody Owens fires a strike up the field.
Evans Trojans bury the Blue Darters, 35-0Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
August 30, 2025
It was a tale of two halves Friday night at Evans High School, where Apopka fell 35-0 in a non-district matchup that was decided by halftime.…
Coaches, referees, and Athletic Director huddled at mid court.
Apopka volleyball game suspended due to slippery floorsVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
August 29, 2025
What started as an exciting, back-and-forth battle between Apopka and Edgewater ended in unusual fashion Tuesday night, when play was suspended in the fourth set due…
Elyanna Sanchez, Mikayla Rivera, Sarai McFadden, and Avianna Mater after a point.
Sanchez serves propel Wekiva volleyball to sweepVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
The Wekiva Mustangs bounced back from their last game with a statement win Tuesday night, sweeping Colonial in straight sets (25-11, 25-20, 25-15).  Junior outside hitter…
Madison Sherrer, Brianna Young, and Kiana Napier guarding the net.
Freshman powers Timber Creek volleyball past Apopka in straight setsVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
August 27, 2025
Apopka came out swinging Tuesday night, but once Timber Creek found its rhythm, the Wolves never looked back. Behind a breakout performance from freshman outside hitter…
Blue Darters team huddle during the first set break.
Olympia volleyball sweeps Apopka behind balanced attackVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
August 26, 2025
The Apopka Blue Darters opened the week with a tough road matchup against Olympia on Monday night, falling in straight sets (25-16, 25-18, 25-16). Despite flashes…
TJ Frazier blows by defenders for 16 yard punt return.
Davison, Ocoee blank Blue Darters, 47-0Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
August 23, 2025
Apopka offense held to one first down, 19 total yards