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Jeff Gardenour

Jeff Gardenour

Joined: Jul 19, 2022

Jeff Gardenour is a Florida native and long-time resident of the Sunshine State. He is a journalism veteran of more than four decades, having worked in a number of news divisions through the years for multiple media outlets, including Gannett and Tribune Company. A University of Florida journalism graduate, Jeff has covered every level of sports, including MLB, USFL, XFL, WNBA, NCAA, IMSA, high schools and more. He is a former award-winning sports editor of the Sebring News-Sun and current freelance writer for SBLive Sports, PrepVolleyball.com and The Orlando Sentinel. Jeff is married with two children and resides in Oviedo, FL. He can be reached at jgardenour1962@gmail.com and followed on Twitter @JMarkG1962.

The First Academy (Orlando) football coach Jeff Conaway, right, has been banned from coaching for the 2025 season following a number or rules violations reported by the FHSAA last November. Dr. Steve Whitaker, left, is Head of School at TFA.
Florida

The First Academy (Orlando) football coach suspended from coaching in 2025

Jeff Conaway, who led the Royals to a 9-1 record before the school was forced to forfeit its 2024 victories, is officially banned by FHSAA for rules violations

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Montverde Academy's Luna Taboas last week smacked two singles and a home run and drove in a run to lead the Eagles past Baker County, 5-2.
Florida

Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Softball Player of the Week (3/25/2025)

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance during Week 5 of the 2025 season

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Hagerty's Ryan Foscolo, right, congratulates teammate Max Murray Jr. as he crosses the plate in a recent game. Last week, Fuscolo went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and one RBI to guide the Huskies past Beachside, 14-4, in the 42 Challenge Tournament.
Florida

Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Baseball Player of the Week (3/25/2025)

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance during Week 6 of the 2025 season

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Jan 1, 1993; New Orleans, LA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Alabama Crimson Tide tailback Sherman Williams (20) carries the ball during the 1993 Sugar Bowl at the Superdome. Alabama defeated Miami 34-13 to win the national championship. Williams took over as Murphy High head football coach on Monday. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images
Alabama

Former Alabama star takes over hometown Murphy High football program

Sherman Williams, a member of the Tide’s 1992 national title team and former Cowboys running back, will attempt to resurrect the Panthers in 2025

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Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) controls the ball as Connecticut Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) defends during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Florida

Former Bartow High star Walter Clayton Jr. leads Florida to Sweet 16

Point guard led Yellow Jackets to back-to-back state titles in 2020-21

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Celebration quarterback Isabel Meadows last week completed 16 of 24 passes for 197 yards and four TDs to guide the Storm past Tohopekaliga, 40-0.
Florida

Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Flag Football Player of the Week? (3/19/2025)

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance the week of March 10-15, 2025

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Kissimmee Osceola's Destiny Ferrer last week went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBI to steer the Kowboys past Fort Meade, 11-4.
Florida

Vote: Who should be the Central Florida High School Softball Player of the Week? (3/19/2025)

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance during Week 4 of the 2025 season

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Israel Montanez of Rockledge, right, dives back to first before Viera’s Brennan Confreda can make the tag during the 2024 Cape Coast Conference championship. Last week, Confreda went 3-for-4 with one run scored and two RBI to lead the Hawks past Melbourne, 10-2. Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK
Florida

Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Baseball Player of the Week? (3/19/2025)

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance during Week 5 of the 2025 season

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Lennard High athlete Sydney Elizondo last week made four tackles and three interceptions to steer the Longhorns past Spanish River, 19-18, in three overtimes in a battle of Florida powers. She is the team's primary quarterback, as well.
Florida

Vote: Who is the Tampa Bay High School Flag Football Player of the Week? (3/18/2025)

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Montverde Academy catcher Danika Spinogatti, an FSU signee, became the school’s career leader in RBI and doubles when she went 2-for-2 with a double, home run, three runs scored and two RBI to guide the national power Eagles past Lake Weir, 18-3, in four innings.
Florida

Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Softball Player of the Week (3/13/2025)

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Hagerty senior Max Murray Jr. last week struck out 10 in a two-hitter through six innings to lead the Huskies past crosstown rival, Oviedo, 1-0, in 11 innings.
Florida

Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Baseball Player of the Week (3/13/2025)

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Palmetto senior last week scored three TDs – two rushing, one receiving – and made three tackles to power the Panthers past Western, 25-7.
Florida

Vote: Who is the South Florida High School Flag Football Player of the Week? (3/11/2025)

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