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Apopka football's previous head coach, Jeff Rolson, talks with linebackers during a drill at spring practice.
Apopka zeroes in on new football coachMarshall Tempest
June 19, 2025
Apopka High School's athletic director, Aaron Crawford, told The Apopka Chief this week that he and Principal Lyle Heinz are close to making a decision on…
Alejandro Marcelino connects on a single against Dr. Phillips on Saturday, June 14.
How Apopka’s senior team defied odds with three upset wins in Little League playMarshall Tempest
June 18, 2025
All-Star play for Apopka and the surrounding area Little League chapters started last week. In a district full of elite talent, Apopka did its best to…
Former president of Apopka Pop Warner, Tony Shuler (c), encourages his players during a shuttle drill.
How Apopka Pop Warner’s 2024 national success sets stage for 2025Marshall Tempest
June 18, 2025
The Apopka Pop Warner organization is coming off a monumental 2024 year in which the football and cheer teams went to the national stage. The organization…
FHSAA expands football postseason with 36-team invitational tournamentMarshall Tempest
June 16, 2025
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) voted to expand football playoffs and also make major postseason changes in baseball and basketball last week during its…
A member of Apopka Little League’s Majors All-Star team puts everything he has into a throw to first base.
Apopka Little League All-Stars begin district tournament in 2025Marshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
Apopka Little League prepared this week for the start of what could be a long journey to the World Series as the All-Stars postseason began.    Apopka…
Coach Chip Gierke watches a play finish while players of his celebrate.
‘What Is Going On?’: Apopka faces critical point in football program’s future Marshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
By Roger Williams    Last week's Apopka Chief sports page was truly sobering for all Apopka citizens, especially legions of Apopka High School alums. Never in the…
Student athletes who attend Trinity Christian School, located at 1022 S Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, can now elect to play sports at public schools in their zone.
Florida athletes gain more opportunities but concerns rise over eligibility and fairnessMarshall Tempest
June 12, 2025
Two major bills that expand access to athletic opportunities for non-traditional Florida students will take effect on July 1.     Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill…
During a game, former head coach of the Apopka baseball team, Bobby Brewer talks with a batter about what to look for at the plate
Apopka head baseball coach leaves for Ocoee job Marshall Tempest
June 5, 2025
Ocoee High School announced Thursday the hiring of former Apopka head baseball head coach Bobby Brewer, who stepped down last week after six seasons on the…
How 13-year-old Keira Druck stunned older swimmers at Doc Lucky’s Golden MileMarshall Tempest
June 5, 2025
Keira Druck, a 13-year-old Apopka native, finished fifth overall in an open-water mile swim at Doc Lucky's Golden Mile in Orlando last week.   Druck collected prize…
After 14-10 season, Bobby Brewer cites loss of joy for stepping down as Apopka coachMarshall Tempest
June 3, 2025
Bobby Brewer has told The Apopka Chief he’s stepping down as Apopka’s head baseball coach after six years. The news comes days after Jeff Rolson's sudden…