Sunday, September 15, 2024

Day of dismay, night of triumph: FSU and UF lose at home; UCF rallies to win at TCU | Jones jumps out early, holds on to defeat Edgewater | Orlando City prevails at home over New England

UF routed at home by Texas A&M to throw Billy Napier’s future with Gators into question • Seminoles’ woes grow with home loss to Memphis
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Sentinel Sports Final

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Day of dismay, night of triumph: FSU and UF lose at home; UCF rallies to win at TCU | Jones jumps out early, holds on to defeat Edgewater | Orlando City prevails at home over New England

UCF rallies from 21 down to earn road win over TCU

The Knights scored 28 points in the second half to win their Big 12 opener against the Horned Frogs.

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UF routed at home by Texas A&M to throw Billy Napier's future with Gators into question

The defeat dropped Billy Napier to 12-16 at UF, including seven straight losses to power conference teams — four of those defeats at home.

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Seminoles' woes grow with home loss to Memphis

DJ Uiagalelei completed 16 of 30 passes for 201 yards with an interception, struggling to move the Seminoles (0-3) until a pair of scoring drives in the third quarter.

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After Memphis drops FSU to 0-3, Mike Norvell is looking Willie Taggart-like | Commentary

How did FSU coach Mike Norvell suddenly go from the new Bobby Bowden to the old Willie Taggart?

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Led by Cam Ward's five touchdown passes, No. 10 Hurricanes trample Ball State

Cam Ward continued his excellent start to the year, throwing five touchdown passes as the No. 10 Hurricanes rolled to a win over Ball State.

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Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Saturday, Sept. 14

In one of the bigger local XC meets, East Ridge girls and Hagerty boys won at the West Orange Invitational while Jones/Edgewater won in football. In volleyball, Bishop Moore won all 5 of its matches over 2 days of the Lake Howell Tournament.

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Jones jumps out early, holds on to defeat Edgewater

Jaquail Smith ran the ball 21 times for 161 yards and two touchdowns as Jones, ranked No. 1 in the Sentinel's Super 16 Coaches Poll, jumped out to a 21-0 lead and then held on to knock off their Orlando rival 31-21.

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Week 4 Football Rewind: Wet weather means running the ball — except for Caden Mitchell

Most teams stayed on the ground in wet conditions across Central Florida on Friday night, but Hagerty QB Caden Mitchell threw for 6 TDs

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What gets Baker Mayfield fired up? The Bucs' run game

Considering they've been the worst rushing team in the NFL the past two seasons, what happened in the closing minutes of Sunday's game was, well, somewhat groundbreaking.

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Orlando City prevails at home over New England

Three different scorers boosted the Lions to a shutout victory as they hold a share of fifth place in the East.

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Significant football tests loom today for FSU, UF and UCF | Seminole High survives wild home game vs. Monarch | Pride grab scoreless home draw vs. Kansas City to extend unbeaten run

Desperate Gators host Texas A&M as underdogs in SEC opener • Is a quarterback change imminent for winless FSU?
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Sentinel Sports Final

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Significant football tests loom today for FSU, UF and UCF | Seminole High survives wild home game vs. Monarch | Pride grab scoreless home draw vs. Kansas City to extend unbeaten run

UCF ready for prime-time showdown against TCU

The Knights will be featured on national television Saturday night for the first time this season.

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Desperate Gators host Texas A&M as underdogs in SEC opener

A home loss to Texas A&M, rebuilding under first-year coach Mike Elko, could doom Billy Napier heading into a Sept. 21 visit to Mississippi State followed by a week off and UCF's Oct. 5 visit. The Gators can ill afford a repeat of their season-opening no-show against Miami.

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Is a quarterback change imminent for winless FSU?

The problems of a failing passing attack extend beyond DJ Uiagalelei. It's evident in seven drops, and not just by receivers but by tight end Kyle Morlock (three) and running back Lawrance Toafili (two). And it's reflected in a veteran offensive line that often isn't giving enough protection.

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Week 4 football report: Seminole survives wild home game vs. Monarch

Orlando area football live report includes Bishop Moore-Mount Dora district game, First Academy troubles, Osceola-St. Cloud rivalry, home dates for DP, Seminole, Oviedo, West Orange; all leading up to Jones vs. Edgewater Saturday special at Camping World Stadium.

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Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Friday, Sept. 13

In a rare golf event without any rain delays this season, Windermere shot 2-over-par as a team to win the West Orange Invite, while Winter Park was 2nd. The host Warriors were third with senior Shawn Coultoff earning medalist with 9 birdies and an eagle for 8-under-par 64.

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The First Academy responds to FHSAA finding of rules violations

The FHSAA confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel its finding of rules violations in an ongoing investigation of The First Academy, which gained more than 30 football transfers leading up to its 3-0 start to the 2024 season. A FHSAA staffer said a letter was sent to the school Wednesday.

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Pride grab scoreless home draw vs. Kansas City to extend unbeaten run

Goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse tied the league season record for clean sheets with 11 in producing a fourth consecutive shutout for the league-leading Pride.

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Orlando City fights to hold on to final playoff spot

Orlando City was firing on all cylinders in July against New England, delivering a 3-1 win. The Lions got off to a slow start in that one, conceding in the 23rd minute, but three goals in the second half helped them secure three points.

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After Notre Dame's stunning loss, No. 10 Hurricanes work to avoid upset against Ball State

After a week with multiple college football upsets, the No. 10 Hurricanes are working to make sure Ball State does not pull off a major upset this Saturday.

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FSU seeks quicker ACC exit, asks judge to make rulings

Hoping for a quicker resolution and path to a possible exit from the ACC, Florida State requested a partial summary judgment from Circuit Judge John Cooper in a 574-page document filed earlier this week in Leon County,

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