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UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Prince Abdullah
It wasn’t until his sophomore year of high school that Prince Fortuna Abdullah even considered wrestling.Originally a kickboxer who hoped to pursue mixed martial arts,…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Juwan Scippio
For as long as he can remember, Juwan Scippio has had a basketball in his hands.The Newberry High School senior fell in love with the sport at 4 years old and has spent…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Mason VunCannon
In a town of roughly 2,300 residents, where Friday nights and packed gymnasiums serve as community gatherings, history does not go unnoticed.For the first time ever, the…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Wayne Boone
Going into his senior season at Santa Fe High School, Wayne Boone believed something special was possible.The senior captain had spent years alongside a tight-knit core of…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - JD Jackson
Jerdarrius “JD” Jackson walked into the North Marion gym four years ago unsure of what his future might hold.Now, the senior point guard has written his name into the program…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Bryan Hayes
From the first time Bryan “Koop” Hayes put a basketball in his hands at the MLK Center as a 3-year-old in Gainesville, he knew he’d never love a sport more than hoops.“It’s…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Yandel Mujica
For many soccer players, the phrase “fútbol is life” isn’t just a catchy line from a television show, it’s a way of living. That sentiment rings especially true for Williston…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Jack Reichardt
PK Yonge senior Jack Reichardt has waited a long time for the chance to play on a full 11-on-11 high school soccer stage, and the opportunity has paid off in a big way…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Brandon Aguilar
It has been a banner season for the Bell High School boys soccer program, which wrapped up the regular season this week with a 9-3 record and an undefeated run through…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Nathan Jennings
Nathan Jennings and his Hawthorne teammates didn’t need game consoles or gadgets on their Christmas lists this year. Instead, the Hornets leaned on a different kind of list…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Taylor Brown
For three straight seasons, the Oak Hall football team saw its year end in the first round of the playoffs. Entering 2025, the Eagles adopted a new mindset, one built on…
UF Ortho Athlete of the Week - Richard Roundtree
For Hawthorne High School, success has become the expectation. After reaching the state championship game in each of the last three seasons, the Hornets entered 2025 focused…