Dr. Phillips basketball team seeing success

This year, all eyes are on the Dr. Phillips boy’s basketball team. The Panthers came into the awesome ranked nationally and are a favorite to repeat as state champs.

'Buster' helps Merritt Island prepare for state championship appearance

During practice, Kevin Beal, affectionately known as Buster, is the glue that literally keeps things together. Buster attended Merritt Island High School. Soon after graduation, he started working as a manager for all the sports teams.

'Buster' helps Merritt Island prepare for state championship appearance
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During practice, Kevin Beal, affectionately known as Buster, is the glue that literally keeps things together. Buster attended Merritt Island High School. Soon after graduation, he started working as a manager for all the sports teams.

One-armed high school basketball star beating the odds

Life Christian Academy senior guard Hansel-Emmanuel Donato has to dribble, shoot, and pass with his right hand. That’s because he doesn’t have a left arm.

Central Florida basketball star beating the odds
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He is one of the best high school basketball players in Florida, and he's doing it with one arm all while breaking barriers on the court. Life Christian Academy senior guard Hansel-Emmanuel Donato lost his left arm in an accident when was just six years old, but he hasn't let that stop him from chasing his dreams.

FOX 35 Football Friday:  State Semifinals
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A group of Central Florida teams reached the State Semifinals. We have a recap of which ones advanced to the championships.

FOX 35 Football Friday Night: Regional Finals scores and highlights

FOX 35 Football Friday features Regional Finals. We are just twelve days removed from the 1A-3A Championships in Tallahassee and 19 days away from the 4A-8A Championships in Fort Lauderdale.

FOX 35 Football Friday Night: Regional Finals
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FOX 35 Football Friday features Regional Finals. We are just twelve days removed from the 1A-3A Championships in Tallahassee and 19 days away from the 4A-8A Championships in Fort Lauderdale.

FOX 35 Football Friday Night: Playoffs Week Two scores and highlights

It was a soggy and windy FOX 35 Football Friday night -- miserable conditions across Central Florida for some huge post-season matchups, including our game of the week featuring Lake Mary at Seminole.

FOX 35 Football Friday Night: Playoffs Week Two
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It was a soggy and windy FOX 35 Football Friday night -- miserable conditions across Central Florida for some huge post-season matchups, including our game of the week featuring Lake Mary at Seminole.

Extra security present at high school football game
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It is high school football playoff season and emotions are running high. One big rivalry put security under the microscope on Friday evening for Lake Mary-Seminole playoff game. The district added extra safety and security measures to keep the crowds under control.

FOX 35 Football Friday: Seminole hosting Lake Mary
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The Seminole High School Seminoles are hosting the Lake Mary Rams in a big state playoff game. The rivals are now meeting for the second time this season.

Showdown in Sanford: Historic rivals have rematch in state playoffs

Players and fans are getting ready for a showdown in Sanford. Seminole High School is hosting Lake Mary in a big football playoff game Friday night. The referees are going to keep things civil on the field, but after some drama in the stands during the last game, there are some changes for the fans this game.

Showdown in Sanford: Lake Mary vs. Seminole
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Players and fans are getting ready for a showdown in Sanford. Seminole High School is hosting Lake Mary in a big football playoff game Friday night. The referees are going to keep things civil on the field, but after some drama in the stands during the last game, there are some changes for the fans this game.

FOX 35 Football Friday Night: Playoffs Week One scores and highlights

We have reached the playoffs for high school football in Florida. Our featured game was a regular-season re-match between Mainland and Jones. Meanwhile, Seminole continued its quest for repeat state title hosting Winter Park.

FOX 35 Football Friday Night: Playoffs Week One
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We have reached the playoffs for high school football in Florida. Our featured game was a regular-season re-match between Mainland and Jones. Meanwhile, Seminole continued its quest for repeat state title hosting Winter Park.

Fox 35 Football Friday Playoffs: Mainland at Jones
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It is a Fox 35 Football Friday playoff edition. Mainland is in the playoffs after a rough start to their season. The Buccaneers lost three of their four first games, but they hit their stride just in time as they take on Jones High School.

Star Winter Springs cross country runner commits to Stanford University

Orlando is home to a lot of outstanding high school athletes, but one may stand out above the rest. One of the top female high school runners in the country is from Winter Springs, and this week, she's making a lot of headlines.

FOX 35 Football Friday: Osceola hosts Orange City University
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Our FOX 35 Football Friday game of the week featured Orange City University High School at Kissimmee Osceola High School. It was a messy game due to the rainy conditions. Osceola won 13-8.