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Buddy Collings
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Orlando Sentinel senior sports writer and keeper of all-time Florida prep records
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    Buddy Collings
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    Jun 9
    FHSAA executive director Craig Damon said the revisions are a product of many discussions with state legislators, school administrators and others. It is designed to "reel back in the abuse of school choice" that has spawned so many controversial transfers.
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    Jun 9
    Board is being briefed on bylaw and policy changes that are revised to fit with new state statutes: SB-538 and SB-178. Very detailed.
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    Apr 19, 2017
    UM football commit Lorenzo Lingard ties career-best 13.94 for 110 hurdles in district prelim today. @d1champ99 @TheStateOfTheU @CaneReport
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    Jul 19, 2020
    Legendary former hoops coach Ed Kershner, who continues to fight kidney failure from his Oviedo home, is selected for induction to National High School Basketball Coaches Association’s Court of Honor. @Oviedo_High @LionsHoops_OHS @Oviedo_Bball @MattMilon
    Basketball legend Ed Kershner earns national hall of fame honor
    From orlandosentinel.com
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    Aug 24, 2020
    Coach Nate Alexander (@coachn8srt), who led @OsceolaHigh basketball to two state titles (2017, 2019) and a runner-up finish (2015) is out of the game. Left teaching/coaching in favor of real estate field. I have Alexander with a 198-62 record over 7 seasons vs. tough schedules.
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    Sep 13, 2024
    BREAKING: #FHSAA confirmed to Orlando Sentinel its finding of rules violations in ongoing investigation of The First Academy @TFAFootball, which gained 30-plus transfers leading up to its 3-0 start. Sanctions could come down when process is completed.
    The First Academy responds to FHSAA finding of rules violations
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    Mar 11, 2017
    Lorenzo Lingard (pic, @d1champ99), @CanesFootball commit, is Florida hurdles state champ, but won 100 and 200 today: orlandosentinel.com/sports/highsch…
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    Nov 4, 2018
    Ouch. An 0-9 team, Gadsden, makes the 4A playoffs. That's getting enough FHSAA playoff points for LOSING. Not good.
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    Nov 1, 2024
    #FHSAA drops hammer on First Academy for litany of football rules violations, including coaches recruiting. Penalties include forfeited wins, ineligibility for playoffs, fines of $36,000. TFA will appeal. @TFA_Athletics @HSFBamerica @FlaHSFootball orlandosentinel.com/2024/11/01/tfa…
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    Dec 15, 2021
    One of the best to ever do it. Florida all-time boys basketball wins leader died today. @Oviedo_Bball @Oviedo_High
    Ed Kershner, Florida basketball coaching legend, dies
    From orlandosentinel.com
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    Buddy Collings
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    Apr 8, 2021
    Sanford Seminole relay guys go 41.00 in 4 x 100 at Seminole Athletic Conference meet. New number one in class for 4A
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    Mar 14, 2017
    Kissimmee Osceola coach Nate Alexander, 33, is Florida Dairy Farmers 9A Coach of the Year. Kowboys won state title. @coachn8srt @KowboyJake
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    Apr 4, 2017
    I think @JoelBerryII is first alum of Orlando Sentinel coverage area school to win NCAA title -- and first to be MOP of tourney.
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    Buddy Collings
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    Dec 8, 2018
    Miami Northwestern, up 22-0 now, can be first team in FHSAA history to win a state title after finishing as a third place team in district play. The revolutionary FHSAA playoff points system has been blasted by many, but it opened the door for this.
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    Buddy Collings
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    Mar 3, 2017
    Orlando Christian Prep claims sixth state championship in 10 seasons. @ocphoops 78, @TCADeltona 48. Warriors dynasty restored.