Athletics

By Lenaia Powell What is the most dangerous sport we have at Apopka high school? Archery! Just kidding, the arrows aren’t quite as dangerous as the ones in the Hunger Games, nor the stakes as high, but they are still nothing to mess around with. Every year, Archery Club opens […]

Right On Target

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By Jeffery Laux Keep your business and fitness underwater in the spectacular sport of water polo. This game consists of two teams of seven in a wide swimming pool, paddling their way to victory. The aim of the game is to score a goal by throwing or dribbling the ball […]

AHS Water Polo Season Preview

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By Victoria Mezera Softball is a form of modified baseball that came into existence in the late 19th century, derived from an indoor version of baseball. At Apopka High School, we have both a varsity and a junior varsity team, both of which have done very well in the past:  […]

One Team, One Goal

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By Jeffery Laux   Bright lights, sharp cleats and the smell of fresh clay, baseball season is upon Central Florida. New coaches have taken over the reigns and are ready to take their team to the top this season. Coach McDaniels and Coach Campbell are ecstatic about their team’s chances during […]

AHS Baseball Season Preview

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By Valendy Pierre Wrestling is a combative sport that involves a variety of techniques such as joint locks, pins, and grappling holds. According to our head wrestling coach, Coach Simonelli, it’s actually the best sport in the world. Apopka High School currently has 50 students on the roster for wrestling, […]

Joint Locks and Locking Joints

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By Victoria Mezera Football season may be over, but that doesn’t mean time is up for Apopka High School’s Guard. In the coming months, they are participating in Winter Guard. We interviewed the coach of Winter Guard team Jennifer Porche and Sophomore Destiny Miller to find out what Winter Guard is […]

Winter Guard

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by Valendy Pierre It’s November, and you know what that means… it’s basketball season! Coach Williams and his boys have been training hard the past couple of weeks, getting ready for a great season. Having the advantage of four starters and nine returning lettermen, coach plans to continue to build […]

Betting on Boys’ Basketball

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By Lenaia Powell Of the many stellar sports teams at Apopka High School, bowling is by far one of the best. Even though a majority of sports and clubs have new coaches/sponsors this year, including the bowling teams, they seem to be as successful as ever. Mr. Jenkins, the current […]

Ending With Turkeys Near Turkey Day

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By Jeffery Laux Sports Editor The Apopka Women’s basketball team will be kicking off their season with a match against tough in-conference rival Dr. Phillips. This match will take play the 28th of November at 7:00. The Women’s team is coming off of an 11 win season in which they […]

Preview: Apopka Womens’ Basketball

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