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John Hitt stands alone on UCF's football mountaintop | Commentary

Former UCF President John Hitt, who died Monday at 82, believed UCF could be a big-time football program — and he was right.

Windermere holds Jizzle James to 16, takes down top seed Olympia in region semi

Cole White scored 22 in a 7A upset in boys basketball Tuesday night.

High school scores and top performers from Tuesday, Feb. 21

Boys region basketball winners include Colonial, Oak Ridge, Wekiva, Jones, Windermere Prep and OCP.

Current, former coaches and ADs: UCF loses 'transformational leader' in John Hitt

Todd Stansbury, a former AD, recalled how John Hitt led the Knights through turmoil and it culminated into a Big 12 invitation.

Magic waive third-year guard R.J. Hampton, opening a roster spot

If he clears waivers, R.J. Hampton will become an unrestricted free agent and the Magic will absorb the full $2.41 million cap hit.

Analysis: What needs to happen for Magic to qualify for play-in?

To reach 38 wins, the Magic will need to go at least 14-9 — or a winning percentage of at least 60.8% — to stay in the playoff picture.

Orlando area girls basketball teams tip off at FHSAA state tournament

Colonial, Dr. Phillips, Faith Christian, Gateway and Lake Highland play in tournament games at RP Funding Center.

UCF freshman comes through vs. Temple in the clutch to stop losing streak

Sierra Godbolt didn't make a field goal in five attempts, but she made all of her fourth-quarter free throws to put the Knights back ahead.

Magic convert Admiral Schofield's two-way contract to a standard deal

Admiral Schofield, who re-signed during the offseason on a two-way deal, fills one of the final standard roster spots.

Orlando boys basketball region report: OCP dominates; Oak Ridge ousts Lake Worth

FHSAA basketball playoffs: Oak Ridge stunned Lake Worth. Other regional winners are Wekiva, OCP, Jones, Colonial, Evans, and Windermere Prep.

Hawks fire coach Nate McMillan with team in playoff hunt

Assistant coach Joe Prunty will serve as interim coach for the No. 8 seed in the East.

Bulls officially shut down Lonzo Ball for 2nd consecutive season

Lonzo Ball will not be able to contribue to a late-season playoff push as his 13-month recovery from a left knee injury continues.

Hurricanes eyeing 2024 Arizona quarterback prospect Luka Moga

Luke Moga is one of the signal-callers the Hurricanes are looking at in this year's recruiting class.

FAU's new AAC football schedule released (with no FIU game)

The Owls open Sept. 2 at home against Monmouth. There's no matchup with rival FIU, which will remain in Conference USA.

Dolphins DC sees talent, potential in team's roster defensively

Vic Fangio believes the talent is there on the defensive side with the likes of safety Jevon Holland and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips.

After sluggish start, Lightning rout Ducks at home

Tampa Bay scores four goals in a dominant second period to get back to their winning ways.

Giancarlo Stanton yearning for World Series title with Yankees: 'We need to get it done'

Giancarlo Stanton is hoping his sixth season with the Yankees has a ring to it.

UCF RB coach Tim Harris Jr. departing for same role at Miami

After two seasons in Orlando under Gus Malzahn, Tim Harris Jr. is set to return to South Florida.

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