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Coach and Club owner Carlos Longa trains the futures program through a dribble drill.
‘Train Like a Lion’: Longa Academy building champions in Central Florida Vinnie Cammarano
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May 28, 2026
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Former Venezuelan pro Carlos Longa preparing for summer camps, more titles
John Peery at one of Apopka football's State Championship games with broadcaster Joe Ferraro and Apopka PA Announcer Steven Schwartze. (Courtesy of Roger Williams)
‘JP’ to receive Vanguard Award from Apopka Sports Hall of FameVinnie Cammarano
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May 28, 2026
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John Peery, longtime Apopka Chief editor, documented generations of local athletics.
2026 Apopka Blue Darters softball team at the annual awards banquet.
One last night together for Apopka softball’s standout seniorsVinnie Cammarano
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May 28, 2026
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Lady Blue Darters honor a 20-6 season at annual awards banquet.
2026 Wolf Lake Middle School track and field.
Wolf Lake track wins third straight county titleVinnie Cammarano
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May 27, 2026
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Phillips says it’s not just athletes winning — it’s the system
Landon Jerome finds space on a rush to the right side
Defense flashes promise as Watts begins reshaping Wekiva footballVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 26, 2026
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Mustangs drop both games at spring jamboree but coach sees growth
Maroon and Gold Mustangs go head to head in intrasquad spring game.
Wekiva football full speed ahead under new staffVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 20, 2026
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Coach Watts praises team ahead of Spring Jamboree.
Coach Shay Engel and Jazzmin Gonzalez at the Florida Special Olympics.
Piedmont Lakes stacks gold at Special OlympicsVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 19, 2026
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Five athletes snag seven gold medals
Jez Hamrick puts the bat on the ball in for team Orange County in the Cure All-Star game.
Apopka’s Scott Garland wins coach of the yearVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
May 19, 2026
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Garland coaches six Darters at all-star game
Kentral Baker gets pumped up after smashing the Tavares Quarterback into the dirt.
Apopka defense shuts down Tavares in scoreless tieVinnie Cammarano
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May 16, 2026
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Blue Darters battle to 0-0 tie in spring game
Nyzier Collington snags a full-extension, leaping one-handed catch.
Apopka football opens season with Blue and White gameVinnie Cammarano
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May 12, 2026
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Collington shines as Apopka offense flashes potential ahead of Tavares