
Sam Albuquerque
@sambalbuquerque
Sports editor for the @OrangeObserver, @OrangeSportsOMG.
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Formerly: @GoUpstate | @ESPNOrlando | @WDBONews
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#BREAKING: The First Academy (TFA Athletics 🦁) has hired Andy Chiles, current Winter Park High athletics director (WPHS Athletics), as its next AD. orangeobserver.com/news/2025/mar/…

New DriveandDishPodcast podcast. Sam Albuquerque fills in for 𝕁𝕦𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕟🎤 this week as we talk the play-in race in the West w 10 days to go + Carmelo Anthony makes the HOF & another knee surgery for Joel Embiid. LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-… WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=GLeZfb…

Always fun to hop on the DriveandDishPodcast pod with my boy Kev!

🦁🦁 2026 Max Simmons (Max Simmons) had a big week last week! Nominated for Central Florida HS Baseball Player of the Week and selected to the 24-25 All Orange Observer Sports 2nd Team as he led us in scoring and rebounds. #DoMore #HumilityOverEgo #FaithOverFear #RunWithTheRoyals


🏈RealOlympiaTitansFB's JA’CARI JACKSON tells us about his recent commitment to UCF Football. OUR GREATNESS, HIS GLORY! This season is sponsored by Foundation Academy, Orlando’s premier private Christian school! Visit FoundationAcademy.net for more. orangeobserver.com/news/2025/apr/…

We are live in Lakeland for the 2025 FHSAA State Boys Weightlifting Meet!! Sentinel Varsity Orange Observer Sports



We are thrilled to be playing at Horizon Baseball this summer! Going to be a fun season in the Horizon West community. Orange Observer Sports Horizon West LegendsOnDeck® Florida League #HorizonWest #WinterGarden #GoSqueeze #SqueezeEm


I’ve Prayed About This Decision And I So Much Gratitude. I’m So Grateful To Announce That I Have Reclassified Into The Class Of 25’! I Plan To Take My First Snap This Fall Sep 1 In The Backfield With The Tarheels! Thank You. Emily Muse Carolina Football MVP Football Natrone Means

🏈 Foundation Academy Football's Danny Stutsman (Danny Stutsman) selected by New Orleans Saints in 2025 NFL Draft. OUR GREATNESS, HIS GLORY! This season is sponsored by Foundation Academy, Orlando’s premier private Christian school! Visit FoundationAcademy.net for more. orangeobserver.com/news/2025/apr/…

🏈Ocoee Football's Jordan Phillips was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 2025 NFL Draft. OUR GREATNESS, HIS GLORY! This season is sponsored by Foundation Academy, Orlando’s premier private Christian school! Visit FoundationAcademy.net for more. orangeobserver.com/news/2025/apr/…

Great article from Sam Albuquerque Orange Observer Sports about the Windermere Football and Deuce Forrester orangeobserver.com/news/2025/apr/…

🏐West Orange High girls volleyball coach Matt Jackson leaves program to become assistant at Michigan State Women’s Volleyball (Michigan State Volleyball). Jackson led the Lady Warriors to a 16-5 record and a district and metro championship in 2025. orangeobserver.com/news/2025/jun/…

Windermere football's C.J. Bronaugh (CJ Bronaugh) has flipped his college commitment & will be playing a little closer to home as a member of the Florida Gators. Windermere Football Coach Smith orangeobserver.com/news/2025/jun/…

🏀 Windermere Prep (Windermere Prep Athletics) star basketball player Brandon Bass Jr., the area’s top hoops recruit, has narrowed list of colleges he’s considering committing to five — with a pair of in-state schools in the mix. orangeobserver.com/news/2025/aug/…