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  • Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports in his free time.

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  • Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports in his free time.

The Mustangs regroup during a timeout.
Vinnie Cammarano
September 18, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
Taylor Cain sets Daylen Hilliman at the net.
Vinnie Cammarano
September 17, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
Blue Darters huddle during a timeout.
Vinnie Cammarano
September 13, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
Marie Hughes and Madison Sherrer rise up for a blocked shot.
Vinnie Cammarano
September 10, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
Cheryl Cee Hagins after the competition.
Vinnie Cammarano
September 9, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
Jakyvion Kemp breaks through tackles.
Vinnie Cammarano
September 6, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
Blue Darters after the win.
Vinnie Cammarano
September 5, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
Isabella Espada leaps at the net.
Vinnie Cammarano
September 3, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
Cody Owens fires a strike up the field.
Vinnie Cammarano
August 30, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
Coaches, referees, and Athletic Director huddled at mid court.
Vinnie Cammarano
August 29, 2025
Vincent 'Vinnie' Cammarano was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate from Full Sail: Dan Patrick's School of Sportscasting. He has a lifelong background of playing and working in sports, and is the sports reporter for the Apopka Chief. He commentates basketball and other sports on the side, and analyzes professional sports…
The Mustangs regroup during a timeout.
Wekiva Volleyball splits back-to-back games ahead of Metro Tournament  Vinnie Cammarano
September 18, 2025
Dr. Phillips 3, Wekiva 0  Wekiva’s roller-coaster week continued Wednesday night, as the Mustangs were swept on the road by the Dr. Phillips Panthers, (25–17, 25–16,…
Taylor Cain sets Daylen Hilliman at the net.
Lady Blue Darters fall to West Orange, look ahead to Metro West Tournament Vinnie Cammarano
September 17, 2025
The West Orange Warriors (4-5) swept Apopka Tuesday night, defeating the Blue Darters (2-7) in straight sets (25-14, 25-20, 25-12).   Despite moments of energy from…
Blue Darters huddle during a timeout.
Blue Darter defense shuts down West Port for first win of the seasonVinnie Cammarano
September 13, 2025
The Apopka Blue Darters got back on track Friday night, using a suffocating defensive effort to secure their first victory of the season in a 22–9…
Marie Hughes and Madison Sherrer rise up for a blocked shot.
Apopka volleyball falls in straight sets in battle with BooneVinnie Cammarano
September 10, 2025
The Blue Darters showed fight in the third set but couldn’t force extra volleyball, as Boone swept Apopka 25–17, 25–22, 25–22 on Tuesday.  The match opened…
Cheryl Cee Hagins after the competition.
Apopka residents win gold at national senior gamesVinnie 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
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
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
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
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
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…