Daren Stoltzfus

Orlando

Sports Director at WESH-TV (Orlando, FL)

Sports Director @WESH. Best that I can one day at a time. Husband to @ashblackstone. Dad to Stone, Bowen and Bear. Steve and Barb's human. Sola gratia.

Articles

Florida men's basketball team heading to White House to celebrate national championship

1 month ago | wesh.com | Daren Stoltzfus

THE CHAMPS HAVE LANDED THE FLORIDA GATORS BACK ON THEIR HOME TURF AND BRINGING HOME THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. AND THE SWAMP IS JUST BUBBLING WITH EXCITEMENT. GOOD AFTERNOON. I’M MICHELLE IMPERATO AND I’M SUMMER KNOWLES. RIGHT NOW, FLORIDA’S COMEBACK KINGS DID IT AGAIN LAST NIGHT, ERASING A DOUBLE DIGIT DEFICIT TO KNOCK OFF THE THE HOUSTON COUGARS AND GATOR NATION WELCOMED THEM BACK LESS THAN AN HOUR AGO WITH A PRETTY BIG CELEBRATION ON CAMPUS.
Magic fall, Celtics take commanding series lead

2 months ago | wesh.com | Daren Stoltzfus

The Orlando Magic lost their first home game of the postseason Sunday night 107-98. The Celtics take a 3-1 series lead and can close things out on their home court in Game 5. Paolo Banchero led the way in a losing effort once again with 31 points. Franz Wagner added 24. Game 5 is in Boston Tuesday night. More coverage from the Kia Center tonight on WESH 2 News.We’ll have live coverage from Boston starting in our 5 pm newscast Monday.
Orlando Magic bested by Boston Celtics in game 1

2 months ago | wesh.com | Daren Stoltzfus

The Magic fell to the Celtics in Boston 86-103. Boston now takes a 1-0 lead in this best of seven series. The Magic led the Celtics at halftime, but were undone in the third quarter. Boston outscored Orlando 30-16 in the third to take control.Paolo Banchero led the way with 36 points, Franz Wagner added 23 points as well.Game 2 is in Boston Wednesday at 7 pm.
1-on-1 with Dale Earnhardt Jr. ahead of Daytona 500 weekend

Feb 13, 2025 | wesh.com | Daren Stoltzfus

JR Motorsports didn't get the #40 locked in to the field Sunday after qualifying, but they do still have a shot to race their way in Thursday night. I caught up with Dale Earnhardt Jr. just before qualifying on Wednesday night. See why he was at the track at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, his hopes for the future in the Cup Series and why he didn't put himself in the car in JR Motorsports' first Cup venture.
Daytona International Speedway Track President Frank Kelleher speaks with WESH

Feb 6, 2025 | wesh.com | Daren Stoltzfus

RACE FANS AS WE ARE LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY FROM THE DAYTONA 500. SPORTS DIRECTOR DAREN STOLZFUS IS HERE IN STUDIO WITH A SPECIAL GUEST. AS WE GET READY FOR DRIVERS TO START THEIR ENGINES. DAREN. YES. STEWART MICHELLE, THIS IS FRANK KELLEHER, THE TRACK PRESIDENT AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY. AND THIS IS THE REAL THING. THAT’S THE THAT’S THE REAL HARLEY J. EARL DAYTONA 500 TROPHY. SOMEBODY’S GOING TO WIN THAT 11 DAYS FROM NOW. AND WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS ONE.
Lake Mary High School retiring Dylan Crews' jersey

Feb 6, 2025 | wesh.com | Daren Stoltzfus

Lake Mary High School will retire Dylan Crews' jersey number tonight before their game against East River, celebrating his baseball achievements.Dylan Crews will turn 23 later this month, but he has already accomplished a great deal on the baseball diamond.Crews made his big league debut in August, playing 31 games last season for the Washington Nationals.Being drafted No. 2 overall in the draft a little more than a year before that moment was a huge accomplishment.He is also a Golden Spikes...
Watch: WESH 2 interviews NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart

Feb 3, 2025 | wesh.com | Daren Stoltzfus

NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart stopped by the WESH 2 studios today ahead of next month’s Gatornationals NHRA Races in Gainesville. He talks his foray into NHRA racing, being a first time father and what it was like to exit NASCAR at the end of last season.Watch complete interview in the video above.
High school football recruits from class of 2025 kick off early signing period

Dec 4, 2024 | wesh.com | Daren Stoltzfus

Wednesday marked the first day high school football recruits in the class of 2025 could sign their letters of intent to accept scholarships to play football. The early signing period only lasts from Wednesday, Dec. 4, to Friday, Dec. 6. This is the earliest the NCAA has ever allowed recruits to sign. National Signing Day remains on Feb. 5, but most players will already have enrolled early to compete in spring football practices at their new institution.
Orlando Pride coach Seb Hines signs new contract with club

Aug 7, 2024 | wesh.com | Mike Gramajo |Daren Stoltzfus

The Orlando Pride announced on Wednesday that head coach Seb Hines signed a new contract, keeping him at the club through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. “I couldn't be more excited to continue this journey with Seb," said Pride VP of soccer operations and general manager Haley Carter.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially open up preseason on Saturday

Aug 7, 2024 | wesh.com | Daren Stoltzfus

It is officially game week in Tampa as the Buccaneers get set to open the preseason against the Bengals on Saturday in Cincinnati. There’s been a lot of smiles in training camp so far this summer — this group feeling more confident than ever as to what they can accomplish. Returning players like nose tackle, Vita Vea, are setting the tone. “You feel good,” he said of training camp. “There’s obviously nothing you can do to get in football shape – it takes being in it to get used to it.