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.

Lakeland defensive end/edge rusher Drew Sapp (far right), a Colorado commit, will miss the entire 2026 high school football season after suffering an ACL injury in practice.

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Central Florida football coaches discussed transfers, new Florida eligibility rules and roster building during High School Football Media Days as teams prepare for the 2026 season.

Hagerty High's football team with head coach Steve Mikles, front far right, is ready to take the next step in 2026 with a deep playoff run in a new classification and district.

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Central Florida football coaches discussed the FHSAA's new Open Division, Independent League and statewide reclassification during Football Media Days in Heathrow.

Newberry's Tavis Honeycutt (22) comes in after hitting the game-winning home run during an FHSAA baseball game at Newberry High School on April 15, 2026. Newberry won 11-1 in five Innings.

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Ten batters led their teams with big-time statistics, championship finishes, and more

South Walton's Coleman Borthwick went 11-0 with a sterling 0.21 ERA and 121 strikeouts in leading the Seahawks to the Class 3A state championship. He also batted .460 with 16 doubles, nine home runs and 34 RBI.

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Ten standout pitchers helped lead their teams to championship seasons. Now it's time to choose the High School On SI Florida Baseball Pitcher of the Year.

Pace High School's Hannah DeMarcus (8) pitches against Navarre during the Region 1-6A softball final. The Patriots dominated, 11-0, and went on to win the state championship,

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Pace Patriots march past Bartow for second state title in three years, clinching the top spot

Stoneman Douglas's Angel Rodriguez (10) watches his hit during the Class 7A state championship game against Venice at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. Stoneman Douglas went on to win 2-1 to capture its sixth consecutive state championship.

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Stoneman Douglas finishes No. 1 after stunning Venice for its sixth consecutive state championship

Lake Brantley quarterback Jackson Stecher (9) takes on a run in a game against Lake Mary last year. He passed for more than 390 yards and four TDs and ran for more than 70 yards in a wild 48-35 spring game loss to Lake Wales last week.

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Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance for the week of May 19-22, 2026

Winter Springs High's softball team dedicated the 2026 season to fallen teammate, Kennedy Jackson, and responded with a 6-0 victory against Niceville on Saturday to win its second consecutive Class 5A state championship.

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After losing teammate Kennedy Jackson in October, Winter Springs completed a dominant postseason run with a 6-0 victory over Niceville in the Class 5A final.

DME Academy senior shooting guard GiGi Battle (24) helped lead the Daytona Beach squad to a 25-4 record, the Chipotle National Championship and the No. 1 ranking in the final High School on SI Top 25 Florida Girls Basketball rankings.

Jeff Gardenour

Joined: Jul 19, 2022

Lakeland Star Defensive End, Colorado Commit Drew Sapp Suffers Season-Ending Injury in Practice

High School On SI Florida Football Preseason Top 25 Rankings: IMG Academy Opens at No. 1

Vote: Who is the 2026 Florida High School Softball Pitcher of the Year?

Deltona's Loaded Backfield Has the Wolves Eyeing a District Title Run

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As Transfer Rules Change, Central Florida Coaches Adapt to a New Reality

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Central Florida Coaches Embrace New FHSAA Football Landscape at Media Days

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Vote: Who Was the 2026 Florida High School Baseball Offensive Player of the Year?

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Vote: Who Was the 2026 Florida High School Baseball Pitcher of the Year?

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Final 2026 Florida High School Softball Top 25 State Rankings

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Final 2026 Florida High School Baseball Top 25 State Rankings

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Vote: Who is Central Florida High School Spring Football Player of the Week? – May 27, 2026

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Winter Springs Repeats as Florida Class 5A Champion While Honoring Fallen Teammate

Final 2025-26 Top 25 Florida Girls High School Basketball State Rankings

Vote: Who is Central Florida High School Spring Football Player of the Week? – May 19, 2026

Oviedo, Lake Nona Flash Potential in Florida Spring Football Victories

Vote: Who is Central Florida High School Baseball Player of the Week? – May 12, 2026