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Captain Clutch leaves his mark on pitch, court at Patrick Fogarty
Kallum Holdsworth scored three straight game winners to help his team make history; 'I knew I had to rise up and be the guy to lead our team,' says striker
Jul 7, 2020 7:30 PM
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Orillia golfer takes his game to next level on NCAA circuit
'I’ve really enjoyed the challenge of trying to take my game to the next level,' says Joe MacNeil who has shone at Missouri school
Jun 30, 2020 7:30 PM
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Patrick Fogarty grad covering his bases while chasing his diamond dreams
Yojairo Juan's introduction to organized baseball was with the Orillia Royals; he is now eyeing college-level opportunities
Jun 23, 2020 7:15 PM
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Local football star turns to coaching to help next generation
Nick Vennard is working with OSS players year-round; 'I feel like it’s my duty to give back,' said respected former football player
Jun 16, 2020 7:15 PM
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Mixed martial arts student becomes teacher at Black Lotus
'Martial arts will always be my passion, but I don’t need to fight and compete to fuel that passion,' says Riley Sova who has transitioned from combatant to trainer
Jun 9, 2020 7:00 PM
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From scrawny to brawny: Local man one of area's top bodybuilders
PF grad Cameron Lenssen has reinvented himself; 'What I’ve learned in regards to discipline, passion and hard work ethic, it’s changed my life completely'
Jun 2, 2020 7:15 PM
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Wins and titles are built by hard work, says passionate local coach
Wes WInkel has rebuilt minor baseball program and won several titles as a coach; Source of pride comes in helping them 'to succeed in other areas of life'
May 26, 2020 7:00 PM
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Nic Langman wants his academy to give local kids a fighting chance
'Karate changed my life so much, and before I got into it, I was not in a good place,' said Langman, who has built Black Lotus to help others find their way
May 19, 2020 12:30 PM
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Orillian to make his next pitch for a pro career in Tampa Bay
Patrick Fogarty graduate Mason Robertson grew up playing minor ball in Orillia and is one step closer to his MLB dreams after landing a U.S. scholarship
May 12, 2020 12:30 PM
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Local hoops stars opt to chase basketball dreams via Sudbury
Rhys Bazuk, Ally Smith to play at Lo-Ellen Park; 'I knew that if I wanted to keep playing it would be best for me to play against higher competition and have a bigger challenge'
May 5, 2020 7:00 PM
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