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1Lake Buena Vista High School announced recently the hiring of Taj Baldwin-Kollore, who will serve as the new girls head basketball coach. BaldwinKollore will work with the girls varsity team to lead players in the upcoming 2023-24 season.

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SouthWest Aquatics swimmer George Kudmani qualified recently for the senior championships in the 50-meter butterfly event with a time of 26.88. Furthermore, swimmer David Mendez broke recently the boys 13- to 14-year-old 100-meter butterfly record with a time of 59.75.

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Montverde Academy is hosting its summer sports camp where athletes are able to improve their sports skills, agility and speed. Student-athletes in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to register until Friday, July 28 for the second session of the camp. Tuition is $190. For more information, visit montverde.org.

Windermere High School alumni and Florida State University pitcher Carson Montgomery recently was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 2023 MLB Draft. At 6-foot-3, Montgomery has a career ERA of 7.50 in 66 innings. His fastball usually falls within the 94- to 98-mph range, but this past spring averaged 93 mph. His slider usually falls in the mid-80 range.

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