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Windermere boys soccer tops Ocoee in penalty shootout for West Metro Conference title
Although Windermere took home the trophy, the game will count as a draw in the record books. Ocoee are now 10-2-6 on the season, while the Wolverines are 9-2-4.Wolverines senior goalkeeper Alejandro Ochoa saved three penalty kicks during the shootout to seal the win for Windermere. In regulation, Windermere’s Francesco Sanchez and Ocoee’s Jacob Munoz […]


Although Windermere took home the trophy, the game will count as a draw in the record books. Ocoee are now 10-2-6 on the season, while the Wolverines are 9-2-4.Wolverines senior goalkeeper Alejandro Ochoa saved three penalty kicks during the shootout to seal the win for Windermere. In regulation, Windermere’s Francesco Sanchez and Ocoee’s Jacob Munoz scored the game’s two goals; the ninth goal scored by Munoz this season and 21st goal scored by Sanchez.The Windermere High boys soccer team topped Ocoee High in the West Metro Conference tournament championship game Jan. 15 in a penalty shootout, 3-1, following a 1-1 tie at the end of regulation.
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Greensburg's Brandon Martin draws Division I basketball interest
By: Bill Beckner Jr. Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 5:12 PM Courtesy of derienthecreatr Greensburg’s Brandon Martin transferred out of Greensburg Central Catholic and is enrolled at The Phelps School in Chester County. College offers are rolling in for Brandon Martin. The 6-foot-7 basketball player from Greensburg added two more NCAA Division I scholarship opportunities […]

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 5:12 PM
College offers are rolling in for Brandon Martin.
The 6-foot-7 basketball player from Greensburg added two more NCAA Division I scholarship opportunities this week, both from the Mid-American Conference in Kent State and Ohio University.
Martin transferred out of Greensburg Central Catholic and is enrolled at The Phelps School in Chester County in the Class of 2028. He now has a half-dozen offers, the others from Marshall, Manhattan, Fairfield and LaSalle.
He said colleges are warming up to him on the AAU circuit, where he is playing up at the 16U level with Nova Village out of Columbus, Ohio. He plays on the Under Armour Association circuit.
The long-limbed swingman has shown a knack for finishing at the rim, often on dunks, while handling the ball well for his size.
“Coaches see I can play (positions) 1-5 and defend 1-5,” he said. “And just them getting to see me live against top players in the country also helps that. The coaches getting to see my work ethic and high motor and defensive play is also what they like.”
Martin, who is averaging 10 points per game this summer, thinks his upside potential is what is behind the early offers.
“I have great positional size and a lot of time for my game to grow,” he said. “I think that’s why there rolling in at a fast rate.”
Martin made the Future 60 invitation-only camp last month at IMG Academy.
Day 1 highlights from UAA session ||| playing up an age group pic.twitter.com/PSVRhZD40r
— Brandon Martin Jr. (@brandonmartinn4) July 15, 2025
impact winning. #uanext pic.twitter.com/Yd4PeUdTAg
— Brandon Martin Jr. (@brandonmartinn4) July 15, 2025
Bill Beckner Jr. is a TribLive reporter covering local sports in Westmoreland County. He can be reached at bbeckner@triblive.com.
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How Cubs' Pete Crow
ATLANTA — Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are both having incredible seasons in the outfield and at the plate. Things have gone so well that both Cubs were elected to start the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. It was a big moment for these fast friends, both acquired by the Cubs via trade, to take the […]


ATLANTA — Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are both having incredible seasons in the outfield and at the plate. Things have gone so well that both Cubs were elected to start the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
It was a big moment for these fast friends, both acquired by the Cubs via trade, to take the field together here at Truist Park. With all that said, odds seemed significant that Crow-Armstrong or Tucker would make a impact. Both guys did.
Before we get to the highlights, let’s take a look at how the Cubs outfielders fared overall at the plate: Crow-Armstrong went 1-for-2 with an extra-base hit, while Tucker went 0-for-2 with a strikeout but made two nice defensive plays. Tucker came out after the fourth inning and Crow-Armstrong came out after the fifth.
Crow-Armstrong hit a stand-up double to right field in the bottom of the second inning off of Yankees’ left-hander Carlos Rodon.
Tucker also made this nice sliding catch in the top of the second — he was in left field with Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. playing right — to rob Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh of an extra-base hit.
Tucker and Crow-Armstrong also converged on a catch in left-center in the top of the third inning, with the veteran calling off his center fielder:
It happened while Crow-Armstrong was mic’d up with the FOX broadcast booth:
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Top quarterbacks in the initial 2026 Rivals300 rankings
The 2026 cycle is stacked with elite talent at the quarterback position. On Monday, the initial Rivals300 rankings were released, tabbing nine QBs as top-100 overall prospects. That includes a pair of five-stars, both of whom check in as top-five recruits. In total, 20 QBs are featured in the new rankings. All but two of […]


The 2026 cycle is stacked with elite talent at the quarterback position. On Monday, the initial Rivals300 rankings were released, tabbing nine QBs as top-100 overall prospects.
That includes a pair of five-stars, both of whom check in as top-five recruits. In total, 20 QBs are featured in the new rankings.
All but two of those signal-callers are already committed, too. Below is a look at the top quarterbacks in the 2026 cycle, according to the Rivals300:
Rivals300 Ranking: No. 2 NATL.
School: American Heritage (Fla.)
Scouting Summary: “Precision passer with the arm talent, size, and athleticism to translate to college football and beyond. Measured in at around 6-foot-2.5, 215 pounds with a 10-inch hand before his senior season. Mechanically clean with a smooth throwing motion that he replicates with consistency. Has polished footwork that is married to his upper body. Shows high-level arm talent, delivering well-placed passes to multiple levels of the field. A dangerous operator from the pocket. Able to evade pressure, reset his feet, and fire. Throws a pretty deep ball. Was a first-year starter as a sophomore and showed marked improvement while playing top competition as a junior. Flashed an added playmaking element and rushing component to his game down the stretch of his junior season.”
Rivals300 Ranking: No. 4 NATL.
School: Nashville Christian (Tenn.)
Scouting Summary: “Elite arm talent with creative playmaking ability. Has a big frame, measuring in at around 6-foot-3.5, 225 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand prior to his junior season. Looks like the top arm talent in the 2026 cycle. Ball explodes off his hand. Generates considerable velocity on throws to all areas of the field. Has a loose, natural throwing motion. Capable of delivering impressive passes from several arm angles. A pure rotational athlete who does not need his feet set to throw accurate passes. Plays with a gunslinging mentality and is not afraid to drive the football into tight windows over the middle of the field. A fluid athlete who is tough to corral in the backfield. Dangerous playmaker and improviser. Had some unbelievable second-reaction plays as a junior, evading pass rushers and uncorking throws 50+ yards downfield. Made impressive strides with his accuracy and decision-making as a junior.”
Rivals300 Ranking: No. 33 NATL.
School: Grimsley (N.C.)
Elite 11 Review: “Brandon showed some of the best physical tools at the Elite 11 Finals. The 6-foot-3.5, 200-pounder has a projectable frame with a strong arm and plus athleticism. Brandon consistently delivered passes with zip throughout the week. He was impressive during drills on Day 1. Brandon was accurate while taking care of the football, completing 19 of 22 passes for three touchdowns in 7-on-7. There are some areas for improvement that we saw during the pro day workout. The fact Brandon, who is one of the youngest Elite 11 Finalists, was able to perform well despite room for growth points to his untapped potential.”
Rivals300 Ranking: No. 41 NATL.
School: Celina (Texas)
Elite 11 Review: “Bentley elevated his game during the competitive portions of the Elite 11 Finals. He was solid on Day 1, but came alive on the final two days. Bentley turned in one of the cleaner pro day sessions on Day 2, as he was on target on 18 of his 20 passes. No Elite 11 Finalist moved at a faster pace than Bentley during 7-on-7. The state champion signal caller zipped through his reads and showed off noticeably quick processing ability.”
Rivals300 Ranking: No. 44 NATL.
School: Vista Murrieta (Calif.)
Scout’s Take: “Bryson Beaver is one of the most obvious stock-up prospects that we saw over the summer. He was one of the more talented prospects at the Elite 11 Finals, we had the chance to see him work out all week in Los Angeles and came away really impressed with his arm strength. He had one of, if not the strongest arm at the event, building on what’s been a meteoric rise across the last couple months. The one-time Boise State commit got on our radar in the spring when we watched his junior film, we really liked that and then loved the regional film from Elite 11. Then he impressed at the finals, so it wasn’t a surprise to see his recruitment take off. Beaver enters his senior year as one of the more physically-talented quarterbacks in the cycle, and we are excited to see what he does as a senior. He’s put himself in striking distance of entering the top tier of quarterbacks entering the fall, which is a critical evaluation point for QBs.”
Rivals300 Ranking: No. 53 NATL.
School: Folsom (Calif.)
Coach’s Take: “I just think he’s a phenomenal athlete. You take a look at a kid who, he has a basketball background. It’s not that he’s a superstar in the basketball court or anything, but you do see a guy that’s very athletic. So he’s able to just create. He’s one that, yes, he could use his legs to end up, having a 50 yard run out there, but he’s also going to do a real good job using his legs just to create space and buy just a little bit more time to end up making a big play down field. That’s something that is pretty common that you’d see on him. If there was a Heisman Trophy that would go out to high school football, you would imagine that Ryder would definitely be in the mix for that just with his style of play. He’s just a big-time play maker, and it comes very natural to him too. So that’s that’s the awesome part.” — Quarterback trainer Danny Hernandez
7. Jake Fette — Arizona State
Rivals300 Ranking: No. 64 NATL.
School: Del Valle (Texas)
Elite 11 Review: “Fette was the most explosive mover among the Elite 11 Finalists. A twitched-up athlete, Fette showed eye-catching reactive quickness throughout the week. We came away from Day 1 thinking that Fette moved at a different speed than most others. We continued to see flashes of that explosive burst throughout the week. He also showed a live arm. While Fette had a bumpy 7-on-7 session on Day 3, the movement skills were evident.”
Rivals300 Ranking: No. 94 NATL.
School: Legacy SSS (Texas)
Elite 11 Review: “Henderson owns one of the highest upsides among the Elite 11 Finalists. The Houston commit is a loose coordinated athlete with a strong arm. Henderson had highlight moments on each day of action, making some of the best throws we saw all week. His pass on a deep corner route during his pro day was the best throw we saw on Day 2. He was very aggressive during 7-on-7, finishing 14 of 25 with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Initially considered as an athlete prospect, Henderson has blossomed into a promising quarterback and has made nice strides with his mechanics over the past year. We’re eager to see if he can carry those improvements into the fall during his senior season.”
Rivals300 Ranking: No. 100 NATL.
School: Archbishop Moeller (Ohio)
Scout’s Take: “Matt Ponatoski is a prospect who came on our radar last fall. He had an awesome junior season at Archbishop Moeller and is one of the most productive passers we’ve seen in the cycle. He threw for over 4,200 yards with 57 touchdowns and just three interceptions while playing top competition. This guy is one of the top dual-threat athletes in all of high school sports. Ponatoski is also an All-American-caliber baseball player and was heavily recruited in both sports. He has a legitimate shot to be an impact player in football and baseball at the college level. What stands out to me about Ponatoski on the football field is his accuracy and his feel for the passing game. He’s a cool customer, one that’s hard to fluster. He has that natural feel for finding open receivers and spaces in the defense. He has a strong understanding of his high school offense and we saw his accuracy at the Elite 11 Finals. He’s a high-volume rhythm passer who’s super accurate. I feel, with very good conviction, that he’ll be a productive college quarterback, just based off what we’ve seen from his thus far.”
Rivals300 Rankings: No. 118 NATL.
School: Jackson (Ala.)
Elite 11 Review: “Duckworth is one of the toolsier quarterbacks on the ground in Los Angeles. Duckworth has a big frame with ample room to continue filling out. He’s the most explosive athlete of the group. Tuesday night allowed for another opportunity to showcase the improvements Duckworth has made as a passer this offseason. We’re impressed with the growth we’ve seen since seeing him in action at the Atlanta Under Armour camp back in February. Duckworth is more aligned and in sync than he was six months ago. As a result, he’s delivering strikes at a much higher rate. The velocity and accuracy look improved. Granted, there were times when some throws got away from him, but the improvement, along with the high-end tools, has to be taken as a big positive.”
Other QBs in the Rivals300
11. Jett Thomalla — Alabama
12. Jonas Williams — USC
13. Tayden Kaawa
14. Dereon Coleman — Miami
15. Oscar Rios — Arizona
16. Tait Reynolds — Clemson
17. Helaman Casuga — Texas A&M
18. Grant Lawless — Wake Forest
19. Kayd Coffman — Michigan State
20. Brady Smigiel — Michigan
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Five of the best sports documentaries of all time (and where to watch them)
Here is a collection of the most exciting, nail-biting, emotional documentaries you’ll ever see. Advertorial by Bestbettingsiteoffers The great thing about sports documentaries is that they can cover a huge, HUGE amount of events. Obviously, the stuff that immediately comes to mind are the huge sporting events from around the world, but if you think […]

Here is a collection of the most exciting, nail-biting, emotional documentaries you’ll ever see.
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The great thing about sports documentaries is that they can cover a huge, HUGE amount of events. Obviously, the stuff that immediately comes to mind are the huge sporting events from around the world, but if you think smaller, think more niche, there is very likely a fantastic documentary dealing with that event too.
Fascinated by deep-sea diving? A must-watch for you is The Deepest Breath. A lover of e-sports? Then you have to check out The King Of Kong. Looking for something completely left field but still super competitive? Spellbound is the one for you, set in the world of spelling bees.
Sports fans tend to follow more than just the games—news, stats, even things like betting offers often come up in the mix. These documentaries tap into that same wide interest, showing how deep the love for competition can go.
See what we mean? There is quite literally something for everyone. Whittling down that list to five of the best is tough, but these picks are tremendous, and some of the best movies ever made, not just under the banner of sports documentaries.
So on with our five picks, and where to watch them* right now:
Free Solo – Disney+
From the description alone, you would be forgiven for thinking this isn’t going to be THAT interesting a watch, as the documentary profiles rock climber Alex Honnold on his quest to perform the first-ever free solo climb of a route on El Capitan, a vertical rock formation found in Yosemite National Park in California. So you’ll have to trust us when we tell you this is one of the most edge-of-your-seat movies you’ll ever see, and it proved to be so impressive that it went on to win the Best Documentary Oscar back in 2019.
Murderball – rent on Apple TV
This documentary focuses on the intense rivalry between the American and Canadian wheelchair rugby teams in the run-up to the 2004 Paralympic Games taking place in Athens, Greece. We get to know the players and their families, who all talk openly and frankly about their injuries, personal lives, and the love of the game that has them all vying for the gold. This movie was nominated for Best Documentary at the 2006 Oscars, but lost out to March of the Penguins.
Icarus – Netflix
Some of the best documentaries are those that begin filming with something specific in mind – in this case, director Bryan Fogel wanted to expose the inadequacy of the procedures to catch athletes using performance-enhancing substances – but become something else over the course of the movie being made – here, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s investigation of doping in Russia led to the head of the Moscow Anti-Doping Laboratory to flee his country and become a whistleblower. Icarus went on to win the 2018 Best Documentary Feature Oscar.
Senna – Netflix
Arguably one of the best and most impactful documentaries not to even be nominated for an Oscar, this film tells the story of much-loved Brazilian motor-racing champion Ayrton Senna. Directed by Asif Kapadia (who went on to win an Oscar in 2016 for his Amy Winehouse documentary), it tells us about Senna’s life, death, and intimate rivalry with fellow driver Alain Prost through archival race footage and home video recorded by Senna’s friends and family.
When We Were Kings – Sky/NOW
Another Best Documentary Picture winner, focusing on the night of The Rumble in the Jungle in 1974. Betting offers on underdog Muhammad Ali were 4-1 against the then-unbeaten, heavy-hitting George Forman. It took director Leon Gast over 22 years to edit and finance before it could be released in 2006, when it was met with immediate critical acclaim, and the movie is still considered to be one of the best sports documentaries ever made.
*Information correct for readers in the UK and Ireland at the time of writing
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Former Angelo State baseball pitchers announce NCAA DI commitments
Two former Angelo State baseball pitchers, Dax Dathe and Ryan Free, are headed for Division I programs after recent changes in NCAA rules. The extra year of eligibility in 2026 seemingly stemmed from the NCAA decision in December to give an extra year to athletes who started their careers at non-NCAA programs and finished their […]

Two former Angelo State baseball pitchers, Dax Dathe and Ryan Free, are headed for Division I programs after recent changes in NCAA rules.
The extra year of eligibility in 2026 seemingly stemmed from the NCAA decision in December to give an extra year to athletes who started their careers at non-NCAA programs and finished their eligibility during the 2024-25 school year.
Dathe announced on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on Monday night that he would spend his extra year of eligibility with the reigning NCAA champions, LSU, while Free announced on X on Tuesday he would spend his extra year at Texas Tech.
In 2025, Dathe established himself as one of the top arms in Division II, finishing the season with 98 strikeouts in 72⅓ innings pitched and a 9-1 record. He held a team-low 2.99 ERA and .206 opponent batting average among qualified pitchers.
Free returns to Texas Tech after one year with the Rams, finishing the season with a 3.44 ERA, 5-1 record and 50 strikeouts in 49⅔ innings pitched.
Paul Witwer covers high school sports and Angelo State University sports for The San Angelo Standard-Times. Reach him at sports@gosanangelo.com. Follow him on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, @Paul_Witwer.
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New 60185 Podcast Episode Highlights City Updates & Turtle Splash Insight
Sharing is Caring, WeGo! The 60185 Podcast has updated episodes —this is a compelling new show hosted by longtime West Chicago residents Liuan Chen Huska and Laura Finch, and proudly housed on the West Chicago Voice website. Each episode offers eye-opening revelations, personal anecdotes, and sharp insights into the current climate in WeGo. With curiosity […]


The 60185 Podcast has updated episodes —this is a compelling new show hosted by longtime West Chicago residents Liuan Chen Huska and Laura Finch, and proudly housed on the West Chicago Voice website. Each episode offers eye-opening revelations, personal anecdotes, and sharp insights into the current climate in WeGo. With curiosity and courage, Liuan and Laura unpack the stories shaping life in the 60185—sparking conversation, challenging assumptions, and keeping it real in West Chicago.
Newest episodes of the
60185 podcast are up!
In the latest episode of 60185, co-hosts Liuan Chen Huska and Laura Finch break down key developments from all of the latest happenings in West Chicago City Council meetings and beyond—including a look at council dynamics and city governance changes. As a bonus, the episode features timely updates on backyard chicken regulations and a deep dive into Turtle Splash Water Park’s seasonal staffing challenges. Park District Executive Director Gina Radun sheds light on why the park often closes early in August, what prospective lifeguards should know, and how parents or community members could step in to help extend the season. Listen in for the full conversation below:
Bienvenidos al pódcast The 60185—un programa fascinante conducido por Liuan Chen Huska y Laura Finch, residentes de toda la vida de West Chicago, y orgullosamente presentado en el sitio web de West Chicago Voice. Cada episodio ofrece revelaciones reveladoras, anécdotas personales y agudos análisis sobre el clima actual en WeGo. Con curiosidad y valentía, Liuan y Laura desentrañan las historias que están dando forma a la vida en el 60185—generando conversación, desafiando suposiciones y manteniéndolo real en West Chicago.
¡Ya está disponible el episodio más reciente del pódcast!
En el último episodio de 60185, las coanfitrionas Liuan Chen Huska y Laura Finch analizan los desarrollos clave de la reunión del Concejo Municipal de West Chicago del 19 de mayo—incluyendo una mirada a las dinámicas del concejo y los cambios en la gobernanza de la ciudad. Como contenido adicional, el episodio presenta actualizaciones oportunas sobre las regulaciones de gallinas en patios traseros y un análisis profundo de los desafíos de personal en temporada del parque acuático Turtle Splash. Gina Radun, directora ejecutiva del Distrito de Parques, explica por qué el parque suele cerrar temprano en agosto, qué deben saber los futuros salvavidas y cómo los padres o miembros de la comunidad podrían ayudar a extender la temporada. Escucha la conversación completa a continuación.
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