OCPS director Lonnie Flores discusses athletics and independent leagues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Lonnie Flores, in his fifth year as OCPS athletics director, highlights the achievements of local teams, including state championships for Winter Park's girls volleyball and Lake Nona's girls tennis. He reports that independent leagues have been successful, particularly for teams that have struggled in traditional play, noting that schools like Windermere thrived in this environment. The Florida High School Athletic Association has adopted a similar model by establishing its own Independent League. This move allows OCPS teams to compete for postseason opportunities. Flores express satisfaction with the growth of his sports programs and the expanded opportunities for all teams.
- •Lonnie Flores oversees athletics for Orange County Public Schools.
- •Winter Park and Lake Nona secured state titles in volleyball and tennis.
- •Independent leagues provide competitive balance for struggling teams.
- •The FHSAA has adopted an Independent League model for postseason qualification.
- •Windermere transitioned back to more competitive scheduling after success as an independent.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Independents, open divisions, transfers and titles: OCPS athletics director Lonnie Flores weighs in
"Lonnie Flores enters his fifth year as the director of athletics for Orange County Public Schools, and the Michigan native said he is quite proud of the accomplishments of the teams and athletes under his purview. During this past school year, Winter Park’s girls volleyball team won a repeat state championship, as did Lake Nona girls tennis. The East River girls bowling team won the state ...
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