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6 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas
PORT ORANGE, Fla. - A player-led team wins championships, and the girls' flag football team at Spruce Creek High School are seeking to finish the job with a state title. The 19-0 undefeated squad consists of freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. But they are all bred to win.
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6 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas
ORLANDO, Fla. - Next month, several international soccer clubs will descend upon Orlando in the first edition of the FIFA Club World Cup. Orlando is one of 11 host cities and the only city to have two venues hosting games at both Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium. "The Club World Cup is going to be featuring the biggest names in club football," FIFA Spokesperson Bryan Swanson told News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh.
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3 weeks ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas
WTNTER PARK, Fla. - Emma Hartung has battle back from a knee injury, but you wouldn't be able to tell on the softball field. The junior catcher and utility player has been tearing it up at the plate for Trinity Prep. She's hitting nearly .500 for the season and leads the team in home runs, RBI and stolen bases. "I love catching; I just get the ball every play," Hartung told News 6. "I love catching it and receiving it and throwing people out and taking control and being a leader on the field.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas |Ryan Welch
WINTER PARK, Fla. - Resort-type amenities are on the way to Cady Way Park very soon to complement the iconic Cady Way Pool. Nearly $4 million of renovations will bring another 50-meter swimming pool, three competition-sized beach volleyball courts, pickleball courts, and green space for activities. Orlando Health is the main sponsor, and the new pool will be named the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Pool.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas
ORLANDO, Fla. - FIFA President Gianni Infantino made an appearance in Orlando on Wednesday to preview the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. Orlando is the only city to have two venues hosting matches at both Camping World Stadium and Inter&Co Stadium. Eleven other cities across the United States will host matches. "We created this new competition to determine which team, which club team is the best team in the world," Infantino told News 6's Jamie Seh in a sit-down interview.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas
CLERMONT, Fla. - Uriah Maynard has used his football skills to provide new opportunities on and off the field. The senior from East Ridge High School agreed to a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with GNC in Clermont. Maynard is benefitting from the state giving the green light for high school athletes to take advantage of NIL starting this school year. "It was big for me," Maynard told News 6 about the state's decision regarding NIL.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas
WINTER PARK, Fla. - McKenna Hawley brings the heat on the mound for Trinity Prep. The senior pitcher is a dominant force for the Saints. In her softball career at Trinity Prep, Hawley has racked up more than a thousand strikeouts, including nearly 300 in one season. Hawley will be staying close to home for her college career as the UCF Knights look to further develop her pitching. It's a program that's very familiar to her.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas
ORLANDO, Fla. - Brody Juntunen is a strikeout machine for Timber Creek High School. The senior right-handed pitcher has been crucial for the Wolves on the mound. Last season, Juntunen recorded 61 strikeouts and a 1.6 ERA. This season through 15 games, he's already thrown 33 strikeouts. Timber Creek made the state final four last year. And this year, Juntunen wants more in his final season. "We worked so hard for it last season," Juntunen told News 6.
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2 months ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas
ORLANDO, Fla. - Before going into high school, Ethan Rathmann had college baseball plans lined up. But that hasn't stopped him from showing out in high school. The junior center fielder is tearing it up this year at Olympia High School, batting close to .400 for the Trojans. It's not a surprise college coaches were lining up for Rathmann. And he's grateful Olympia is providing the field for him to play.
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2 months ago | 
clickorlando.com | Nathaniel Rivas
CASSELBERRY, Fla. - Omari Jones, a bronze medalist in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, will make his professional boxing debut in Orlando on March 15. The Edgewater High School alum will face Alessio Mastronunzio at the Caribe Royale Resort in the Welterweight division (71kg/156lbs.). "What excites me the most is that it's here in my hometown of Orlando, Florida for my debut," Jones told News 6.
