Kristen Lago

California

Sports Reporter at WESH-TV (Orlando, FL)

Emmy nominated Sports Reporter @wesh |@USCAnnenberg Alum | Formerly @RamsNFL | [email protected]

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WESH 2 is your Home of the Bucs for 3 preseason matchups

3 weeks ago | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

The Bucs will officially set sail on the 2025 NFL season on Sept. 7 against Atlanta, but before we get to the games that count, the Bucs will kickoff the 2025 preseason. Once again, WESH 2 will be your Orlando Home of the Bucs for three preseason matchups beginning on Saturday, Aug. 9. The Bucs will kick off their 2025 slate at Raymond James Stadium against the Tennessee Titans on Aug.
How Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gators back to the Final Four

2 months ago | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

OKAY. ARGUABLY ONE OF THE BIGGEST REASONS WHY THE FLORIDA GATORS ARE IN THIS POSITION IS SENIOR POINT GUARD WALTER CLAYTON JUNIOR, A HOMEGROWN FLORIDA BOY WHO TRANSFERRED BACK TO THE SUNSHINE STATE TO BE CLOSER TO FAMILY, NOW HAS THE GATORS ON THE PRECIPICE OF A NATIONAL TITLE. KRISTEN LAGO CAUGHT UP WITH ONE OF THE MENTORS WALTER HAS IN THE PAST. HEY, KRISTEN.
Former Gator champion projects deep tournament run

2 months ago | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

We are almost to the madness March Madness, that is the opening round of the NCAA tournament tips off tomorrow where the one seeded Florida Gators will be taking on Norfolk State. And what better way to get ready for the big dance than to talk to someone who has been there, done that. I want to welcome in Maurice Bates, the former center who won *** national championship with, you guessed it, the Florida Gators. Maurice, thank you for joining us.
What makes the Daytona 500 the Great American Race

Feb 11, 2025 | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

GREAT AMERICAN RACE. DRIVERS START YOUR ENGINES. IT’S THE COMMAND HEARD AROUND THE RACING WORLD, BUT THIS TIME IT DOESN’T JUST SIGNAL THE START TO ANY RACE. IT’S THE START OF ONE THAT SO MANY SPEND THEIR ENTIRE CAREERS CHASING. IF YOU ARE A RACER, I DON’T CARE IF IT’S A GO KART RACER, A BMX RACER, YOU WANT TO RACE AND WIN AT DAYTONA, AND WINNING THIS RACE MEANS MORE TO THEM THAN WINNING A CHAMPIONSHIP. WHY? WELL, IT STARTS WITH THE HISTORY AND THE PRESTIGE. RICKY STENHOUSE HAS WON THE DAYTONA 500.
Orlando Magic's Anthony Black steps up amid team injuries

Jan 19, 2025 | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

There’s no denying that the Orlando Magic have been bitten by the injury bug this season.However, injuries to several key starters have forced many other players around them to step up in their absence, players like second-year guard Anthony Black.
Orlando Magic return to Kia Center for first home game since April

Oct 25, 2024 | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

The Orlando Magic returned to the Kia Center tonight for their first home game since April and faced the Brooklyn Nets at 7 p.m. The Magic last played at home in Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in April. During that playoff series, the team emphasized "protecting home court," a mantra they aim to uphold this season. "We saw exactly what this Magic team is capable of in Game One in Miami," WESH 2's sports anchor Kristen Lago said.
Florida's Lola Vice breaking barriers in WWE | Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct 15, 2024 | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

SUPERSTARS ARE ON CW 18 EVERY TUESDAY, NXT BRINGS US A LOOK AT THE FUTURE STARS OF PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING. THAT’S RIGHT. AND TODAY, AS WE WRAP UP, HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, WE ARE INTRODUCING YOU TO ONE SUPERSTAR WHO IS LATINA. HERITAGE IS AT THE CORE OF HER ON STAGE PERSONA. WESH TWO SPORTS ANCHOR KRISTEN LAGO HAS MORE. WOMEN’S WORLD TITLE IN A SPORT KNOWN FOR BEING A LITTLE FIERY. YES, IN A SPORT KNOWN FOR ITS SPICE. LOLA BICE, ONE PERFORMER HAS BURST ONTO THE SCENE OR RATHER, INTO THE RING.
UCF softball athlete from Puerto Rico aims to empower young Hispanic girls

Oct 4, 2024 | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

UCF freshman Yesenia Lopez is making waves in college athletics, inspiring young Hispanic girls to pursue softball. "My sister Amanda, she played in this rec league. But, my brother played baseball, too, and my parents, they coached them, so, like, it was our life," Lopez said. The star pitcher excels on the field and advocates for greater Hispanic representation in sports. "It's hard to grow up and not see as many as Hispanics on the field.
Bucs wrap up training camp with joint practice against Miami Dolphins

Aug 21, 2024 | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended their training camp with a joint practice against the Miami Dolphins, setting the stage for their preseason finale on Friday night. These joint practices late in camp are a valuable experience for a team like the Bucs, which are once again going through some coaching and scheme changes offensively.
Tampa Bucs train with Jags for joint practices ahead of Saturday's game

Aug 16, 2024 | wesh.com | Kristen Lago

TAB. THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ARE HARD AT WORK TRAINING FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON, AND THEY’RE PRACTICING WITH THE JAGUARS. WESH TWO SPORTS IS KRISTEN LAGO WENT ALL THE WAY TO JACKSONVILLE TO SEE THEM IN ACTION. I DON’T KNOW IF YOU CAN TELL, BUT WE ARE DEFINITELY NOT IN TAMPA ANYMORE. DAY ONE OF JOINT PRACTICES BETWEEN THE BUCCANEERS AND THE JAGUARS WRAPPING UP HERE IN JACKSONVILLE EARLIER TODAY.

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