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Jeff Gardenour

Jeff Gardenour

Joined: Jul 19, 2022

Jeff Gardenour is a Florida native and long-time resident of the Sunshine State. He is a journalism veteran of more than four decades, having worked in a number of news divisions through the years for multiple media outlets, including Gannett and Tribune Company. A University of Florida journalism graduate, Jeff has covered every level of sports, including MLB, USFL, XFL, WNBA, NCAA, IMSA, high schools and more. He is a former award-winning sports editor of the Sebring News-Sun and current freelance writer for SBLive Sports, PrepVolleyball.com and The Orlando Sentinel. Jeff is married with two children and resides in Oviedo, FL. He can be reached at jgardenour1962@gmail.com and followed on Twitter @JMarkG1962.

Evie Martin of Eau Gallie scores as Taylor Holtz of Rockledge fields a grounder in the District 8-4A softball final on April 30, Martin went 2-for-3 with one run scored and three RBI to propel the Commodores to a 9-2 victory.
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Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Softball Player of the Week (5/7/2025)

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance during Week 11 of the 2025 season

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Spruce Creek pitcher Garrett Grant throws during a game against Windermere in March. Last week, he struck out 12 and allowed just four hits in six innings to pick up the win and guide the Hawks past St. Johns Creekside in Game 2 of their Class 7A, Region 1 semifinal series.
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Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Baseball Player of the Week (5/6/2025)

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance during Week 12 of the 2025 season

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Spruce Creek's Jillian Truax attempts to avoid a tackle during a Region 1-4A flag football semifinal game against Timber Creek on April 28. The Hawks beat Timber Creek and then knocked off Apopka, 19-6, to advance to the state semifinals.
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Top 10 Central Florida High School Flag Football Postseason Rankings (5/5/2025)

Spruce Creek topples Apopka, moves to No. 1 and advances to Class 4A state semifinals.

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Former UCF lineman Bailey Granier has returned for his second coaching stint at The Master's Academy (Oviedo), which reported that 55 players have turned out for spring drills. The Eagles are the defending two-time Sunshine State Athletic Association state champions.
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Florida high school football: The Master’s Academy (Oviedo) draws 55 players for spring drills

Defending two-time SSAA state champ Eagles enter 2025 with familiar faces

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Seminole High's football team had 130 players turn out for spring drills this week. The Seminoles last season went 10-2 -- their 10th consecutive winning season.
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Florida high school football power Sanford Seminole draws 130 students for spring drills

Seminoles look to build on last year’s 10-2 record with experienced roster.

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Lake Howell's Rhianna Hudson prepares to pitch during a recent game. Last week, the Florida Tech commit went 3-for-4 with one double, two home runs, two runs scored and three RBI, and pitched a two-hitter through 5 1/3 innings to pick up the win and guide the Silverhawks past Winter Springs, 5-4, in a Seminole County showdown.
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Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Softball Player of the Week? (4/29/2025)

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance during Week 10 of the 2025 season

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Lake Mary QB Noah Grubbs will lead the Rams in 2025 before heading to Notre Dame next season.
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Florida high school football: Lake Mary has record 205 students sign up for spring drills

Defending Class 7A state runner-up Rams ready to rumble in 2025

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Aiden Cameron of Viera scores against Heritage in last year's district semifinals. Last week, he went 4-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and one RBI to rally the Hawks past Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer, 9-7, in Game 3 of their Class 6A first-round series.
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Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Baseball Player of the Week (4/28/2025)

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance during Week 11 of the 2025 season

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New Smyrna Beach's Molly Brock (8) eludes tacklers to run for a 43-yard touchdown against Weeki Wachee in a Class 2A, Region 2 quarterfinal game.
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Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Flag Football Player of the Week? (4/28/2025)

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Spruce Creek quarterback Jillian Truax (16) reaches for extra yardage during a flag football game with New Smyrna last year. Last week, she helped lead the Hawks past Tocoi Creek, 7-6, in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal game,
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Top 10 Central Florida High School Flag Football Postseason Rankings (4/27/2025)

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Hagerty linebacker Ryan Davis (6) bottles up an Oviedo runner in last year's annual showdown between the two city schools. An incoming senior, Davis is expected to be among the defensive leaders this fall for the Huskies.
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Florida high school football: Hagerty announces 2025 schedule

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Hannah Leech of Eau Gallie throws out a Bayside player in a 2024 game. Last week, she went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBI to propel the Commodores past Harmony, 13-3, in six innings.
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Vote: Who is the Central Florida High School Softball Player of the Week (4/23/2025)

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