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John Peery

@ApopkaJohn

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God-fearing Big Orange fan, mostly retired weekly newspaper editor/sports editor. Account is pretty much all personal.

Apopka, Florida
Joined March 2011
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
2 years
Jorel Ortega’s family is here! @Vol_Baseball
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11 months
Y’all, my wife’s dream has come true thanks to ⁦ @Vol_Baseball ⁩ coach Tony Vitello! She’ll never wash that shirt again! Regional champs! #GBO
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
5 years
@BernieSanders So since we put our daughter through her bachelor's degree without any student loan debt, how much do we get rebated to us? If you're paying for everyone else's college tuition or debt, we deserve repayment for all our college-related expenses.
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John Peery
5 years
@netflix It's probably gonna pick back up pretty soon...
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2 years
@POTUS How about getting ready to retire and 18-20 percent of your retirement money that you alone built over the years is gone in a six-month period? And, you lose more money to 8 percent inflation?
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John Peery
5 years
The new Apopka High football coach is a very familiar face to Blue Darter players and fans as former defensive coordinator Jeff Rolson has been named the new head football coach for AHS. Rolson was named late Thursday afternoon and a story is in today's Apopka Chief.
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John Peery
4 years
I'm moved to tears for what the @ApopkaFootball team did for us today. They sent my wife, who has COVID-19, beautiful flowers, two great get-well cards, and a DoorDash gift card. These are incredible, thoughtful folks who are leading our young men! Huge thanks from the Peerys!
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John Peery
5 years
Major congrats to @chandlercox10 for making @MiamiDolphins 53-man roster. Never a question for @ApopkaFootball fans, but it's official now.
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John Peery
1 year
@GottliebShow Doug, it's one play in a 40-minute game. A foul was called. In case you missed it, in every game ever played, players commit fouls that they think are not fouls. You have an agenda and this video meets that.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
5 years
@JackMacCFB Two things: 1. Your comprehension needs some work. He said it was as loud as Rocky Top, not louder. 2. Spurrier remains as much of a jerk as he is a good football coach. If he thinks an Alliance crowd, even indoors, is as loud as Neyland Stadium, his hearing is damaged..
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John Peery
2 years
We’re here! @Vol_Baseball taking BP now. Go Big Orange!
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John Peery
8 years
@HillaryClinton Or maybe hold the people who commit crimes accountable. That's a novel thought!
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John Peery
1 year
@ApopkaFootball ⁩ will face Miami Columbus for third time in state title game in two weeks. APK is 11-3. ⁦ @FlaHSFootball
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John Peery
5 years
@ShmaitlinShmobe @BernieSanders Wealth is, obviously, a matter of perspective. Those who scratch by every day to put food on the table may seem wealthy to those who live in third-world countries. I may be wealthy to some Americans but others seem wealthy to me. The so-called advantage comes from very hard work.
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John Peery
5 years
Those who are praying folks please remember David Lee, baseball coach at Eustis High School. He will soon be en route to Shands Hospital in Gainesville, as he is now in need of a heart transplant. Pray for his wife, Tina. David was also coach at Apopka High for 5 years.
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John Peery
4 years
@CoachDanMullen It should be hard for this Vol to like your tweet but this one was easy to like.
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John Peery
3 years
@TheBabylonBee So I'm gonna need a boat to head up I-75?
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John Peery
2 years
After reviewing stats via game film, @ApopkaFootball performance vs. Treasure Coast Fri night was incredible at state semifinal level. APK defense allowed just 26 net yards rushing, 2 yards passing, and 3 first downs. APK offense did its job w/3 TD, milking clock. @CoverApk
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5 years
@LargeElyphants @ClowESPN @Vol_Hoops Is there an interpreter present?
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John Peery
3 years
@ArmyWP_Football @AZOLibertyBowl @CoachJeffMonken @WestPoint_USMA As a lifetime @Vol_Football fan, I am SO happy that Army is getting to go to a bowl. My dad was both a VFL and served in the Army in WWII so he would have loved it, too.
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John Peery
2 years
@POTUS The ONLY reason Social Security checks will increase in 2023 is because of high inflation.
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John Peery
5 years
@RealJamesWoods Don't you know that she was supposed to let the mugging/robbery/assault happen so they could mete out justice that way? Far be it from her to take control of her own situation and protect herself!
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John Peery
7 years
Two current and one former @ApopkaFootball players. Three darn good ballplayers here.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
5 years
Got word today from former @ApopkaFootball coach Rick Darlington that son @_Jax3d has committed to the Air Force Academy as a QB. Congrats to Jackson Darlington!
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
5 years
@69VOLfan69 @DanWolken Most of us have been Big Orange since we started breathing air or even before. We don’t flitter to the latest shiny thing. We don’t know anything other than supporting and caring about the Big Orange. We make no apologies for being loyal, even to a fault.
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John Peery
8 months
@DarenStoltzfus I didn't like the TO but Mertz did not take a knee until rolling out to the right and he was hit on the way down to the ground after the defender had already committed to tackling the guy with the ball, which happens to be the object of defense. Why didn't he just take a knee?
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John Peery
3 years
@DanWolken You and Forde are just absolutely afraid to enjoy anything or allow anyone else to do the same. Your focus needs to be on life, not on whether someone is wearing a face mask or 6 ft (or is it 3 ft now?) apart. Even as a member of #VolTwitter I am starting to feel sorry for you.
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John Peery
8 years
As far as I am concerned, this hits the nail on the head regarding standing up/not standing for the National Anthem.
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John Peery
2 years
Y'all, it feels SO incredible to puff on this handsome cigar as my pregnant daughter celebrates w/her shaker!!!
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John Peery
4 years
@GregMcElroy I didn’t know this was a “wrong captions only” tweet...
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John Peery
6 years
@Chancebush24 and @AustinMychal of @ApopkaFootball signed with @SIU_Football and @GoMocsFB respectively to be the first Blue Darters to sign on the new early signing day.
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John Peery
5 years
@ApopkaFootball coach Rick Darlington has told his players that he is leaving Apopka High. Darlington will be head football coach at Enterprise High in Ala. Apopka High AD Russell Wambles said a search is under way for a new coach. We'll have full coverage Friday in Apopka Chief.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
4 years
@BernieSanders It's all free until somebody has to pay for it! Are those daycare workers going to work for nothing? No, so somebody (taxpayers) have to pay for it. Just like if student loan debt were to be "canceled." It wouldn't be canceled, it would be transferred to taxpayers.
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John Peery
2 years
@jrussellsh4 @benmckee14 Truly showing the love of Christ.
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John Peery
1 year
@CHANNEL_TN_ Table 2 just to listen to Queen Pat put Kiffin in his place and Deacon Barnes being there to back her up with a couple of Amens!
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John Peery
6 years
@CNBCnow @GrantRamey Oh, I thought it was to devote more attention to UT coaching search! That, and take over as main benefactor of UT athletics from the gas salesman.
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John Peery
5 years
@ShmaitlinShmobe @BernieSanders Wealth? LOL... As middle class as they come.
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John Peery
4 years
Y’all, my wife and I are so happy that our daughter Kristin and her husband Austin are expecting a little girl in July! We love Austin very much EXCEPT for the obvious reason. All my #VFL friends can be assured that our granddaughter will be raised as a #VFL from the beginning!
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John Peery
6 years
Major congrats to @DartersBaseball and @coachmac25 for winning the Metro West Conference for first time since 1999! Darters are 18-6 overall and host DeLand Friday for senior night. APK hosts district tournament next week.
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John Peery
2 years
Venice downs @ApopkaFootball 35-7 to win the 8A state championship. APK ends season 12-3. Blue Darters now 3-3 in state title games. Proud program will always be a tough out . Congrats on an outstanding season, Blue Darters!
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
7 years
T4: WO scored a run on this play. @AHSbaseballHC argued to no avail. WO 4-1
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
2 years
Despite all the rain @Vol_Baseball still playing the Orange-White series. Lindsey Nelson is gorgeous no matter the weather!
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John Peery
6 years
@ApopkaFootball dominated Mt. Dora 56-7 Sat. morning in 2 qrts of a scrimmage at W. Orange. @JecoryanDavis led APK w/KO, punt return for TDs in 1st 1:17 of scrimmage. APK will play preseason game at Daytona Mainland next Friday at 7 pm, then open season Aug. 24 home vs. Ocoee.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
4 years
@sheapayne14 @TreySmith73 I’m a 64 year old white male and I am so proud of Trey Smith for the man he is and how he represents the Univ of Tennessee. We should all listen and heed his words. He is a wise man. And, oh, Trey is a great football player, too!
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John Peery
6 years
Wow! Major congrats to @CoachDelgado61 an @ApopkaFootball alum doing great things on and off the field in Lee County! 10-0 in second season and I know that his team is doing wonderful deeds off the field because he makes sure of that!
@RiverdaleRaider
RiverdaleHighSchool
6 years
10-0 Perfect season..game ball is dedicated to school staff/students, alumni, and community. Go Raiders!
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John Peery
8 years
Final: @cameronapk2 hurls no-hitter to send @Apopka_Baseball to 3-0 win over Cypress Creek in regional quarterfinal. APK will play next Tues
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John Peery
4 years
@espn Really, @espn You are bringing this back up WITHOUT mentioning that Almonte was 2 years over age & it was NOT a secret. I was there, reporting on it for the #ApopkaFlorida team that was the victim of this scam. #Apopka defeated the NY team in the US final when he couldn't pitch.
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John Peery
4 years
Something is very wrong. I should be getting ready to cover @ApopkaFootball in preseason game vs Armwood. Even though my wife & I are about to have dinner in AC, I’d rather be sweating while eating an @apopkabands burger! It’s so sad. C-19 can take a hike.
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John Peery
5 years
@ConradVols Dude, I don't know you but I respect the heck out of you! You a dog, too!
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John Peery
6 years
Former Blue Darter Kyle Wilber, who spent six years with the Dallas Cowboys, has signed a free-agent contract with the Oakland Raiders. @ApopkaFootball
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John Peery
9 years
This is what a district championship looks like. @Apopka_Baseball defeats Olympia 8-4! http://t.co/sH7D4Yxg2a
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John Peery
5 years
@JimNagy_SB @OU_Football @DruSamia He could have solved the issue by blocking his man 🤔
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John Peery
3 years
Think @ApopkaFootball fans are ready for the season? Nearly a full crowd for a preseason game vs DeLand
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John Peery
5 years
@ShmaitlinShmobe @BernieSanders Seriously glad for you. In our daughter's case, she studied very hard to become an RN and worked while in school. She received some well-deserved small scholarships because of her work/efforts. Now she and her husband are working hard so they can do the same for their future kids
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
5 years
Matt Houvouras, the only flag football coach @ApopkaHS has ever had, is ending his coaching career. Known as @APKFFB here, Matt has a state title and 4 other trips to the state tourney. His 18 years of coaching included his daughter and my daughter, @k_peery who had 4 great years
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
1 year
Even though the Vols didn’t get the job done, @YankeefaninTenn was doing his job!
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
5 years
Thank you so much! It's my honor to cover a team and program that does it the right way on and off the court.
@APKHoops
Apopka Basketball
5 years
Thank you @ApopkaJohn for your dedication to our team and all of Apopka! 😊
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John Peery
5 years
It's a sad day for me personally as former @DartersBaseball coach David Lee has died. Fondly known as Skip to some, Lee coached Apopka High baseball for five years, compiling a 77-58 record. I knew him as a man of honor and integrity, and a sincerely nice man who cared for others
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
6 years
Logan Gilbert, a @WekivaSports alum has signed with the Seattle Mariners' organization! He's now a professional baseball player!
@Mariners
Seattle Mariners
6 years
Welcome to the Seattle, @logangilbert22 ! The first-round pick out of Stetson University has signed and is officially a member of the Mariners organization.
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John Peery
5 years
Thank you so much @UTVolShop I got this today and I will be SO proud to wear this tomorrow on game day living about 20 minutes from the young man who was bullied. #VFL #GBO
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
3 years
To @ApopkaFootball fans, others who depend on me for in-game update, I won't be at the APK game at Colonial tonight due to COVID. I am feeling much better but still quarantined. I will listen to Roger Williams' radio call at & update here as I am able.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
1 year
Let’s go, @Vol_Baseball We’re here and ready for a regional W! #GBO #VFL
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John Peery
3 years
Merry Christmas from Bailey and her Papa!
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John Peery
5 years
If you want to see FIRST CLASS in action, read this thread from a man who probably didn't sleep much last night after a heart-wrenching loss to a fierce rival, a team his had beaten by 33 pts and 29 pts during the regular season. Most of us would still be under the covers.
@Coachw513
Scott Williams
5 years
Hard day today... 1. First congratulations to my friend and brother @MLubin_23 and the @Wekivahoops team. They were outstanding and were the better team and I wish them success moving forward. Congrats also to @EvansHS_Hoops for their win as well. Cont...
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John Peery
5 years
In a 2-qtr scrimmage vs Oviedo, @ApopkaFootball wins 14-0, scoring 2TD in 10 sec., 1 offensively, 1 defensively. Coach Jeff Rolson says Darters have a lot of work to do. TD on 41 yd run by Akeem Brown, 25 yd INT return by Jalen Carter, who tipped ball to himself.
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John Peery
5 years
About an hour before a large Class of 2019 Blue Darters is unleashed upon the world at the Apopka High School graduation at Amway Center in Orlando. ⁦ @ApopkaHS ⁩ ⁦ @ApopkaHS_alumni
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John Peery
5 years
Grienke is such a great athlete but folks who know @DartersBaseball have known that since he stepped on campus at @ApopkaHS in the fall of 1998.
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John Peery
4 years
@ApopkaFootball whips Steinbrenner 41-15 in 8A state semifinal to move on to state title game in 2 weeks. @FlaHSFootball
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John Peery
3 years
@timburchett It's more a mocking of prayer/God.
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John Peery
1 year
@ApopkaFootball is on to the state title game with 27-24 win over Palm Beach Central! @FlaHSFootball
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John Peery
3 years
Final: @ApopkaFootball defeats West Orange 18-9 @osvarsity @FlaHSFootball
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
5 years
@wesrucker247 It may not change a thing but some of them are trying something. I'd rather them have the meeting than not.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
7 years
Huge night for @WekivaFootball and @ApopkaFootball as both crush opponents in first round playoff games. Wekiva whipped Lake Mary 52-0 while Apopka downed Seminole 54-21. Wekiva will host Boone next Friday and Apopka will travel to Winter Park.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
3 years
I understand all the love for Brady but it was the Bucs’ defense that made this a one-sided game.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
4 years
It will be a rematch of the 2014 state title game on December 13 at 7 pm in Daytona for @ApopkaFootball
@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
4 years
@ApopkaFootball whips Steinbrenner 41-15 in 8A state semifinal to move on to state title game in 2 weeks. @FlaHSFootball
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
5 years
The @ApopkaHS boys bowling team has finished as state runner-up after falling to Dwyer High in the state finals. Over the past 7 seasons, the Blue Darters have played in the state tourney all 7 years, been in finals 6 times, & won 5 state titles. Truly, the top program in Fla.!
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John Peery
2 years
We’re about 35 minutes from @ApopkaFootball regional semifinal game at Bartram Trail. Low 60s with pretty good easterly breeze.
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John Peery
2 years
Immokalee is getting a great coach and a wonderful man! James is a winner in football and in life. I've known James since he was in high school and he will bring passion and build character for the Indians.
@Indians_IHS
Immokalee HS Indians
2 years
IHS is excited to announce James Delgado as the new Varsity Head Football Coach! Visit our webpage () for the full School Announcement and to watch the You May Be Next hype video. #CCPSSuccess
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John Peery
2 years
@ReedCarringer Peyton called him his "Tennessee buddy."
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John Peery
7 years
@TheBabylonBee Check that. Are THEY OK? Asking for a friend.
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John Peery
10 years
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John Peery
4 years
Great news for West Orange basketball player Marcus Allen who had to be transported to the hospital near the end of his team's game against Ocoee. @APKHoops @ApopkaHS @Coachw513
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
4 years
@ApopkaFootball defeats Bartram Trail 34-13 in region semifinal @osvarsity @FlaHSFootball
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John Peery
5 years
@orlandosports Mike, as someone who knows Rick very well and is very familiar with the APK football program, I can truly say that I’ve never agreed more with anything you’ve written. The new law is ruining high school athletics in Florida.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
2 years
So, it's official. @ApopkaFootball four-year starter @TyDarlingtonOU has been named a quality control coach for the Florida Gators. He is a 2012 @ApopkaHS graduate. He played at & coached at @OU_Football since his days at AHS.
@GatorsFB
Florida Gators Football
2 years
Welcome to the family, @TyDarlingtonUF ! #GoGators ➡️:
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
1 year
@Brink_Thinker LOVED Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks last September.
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John Peery
4 years
It’s an absolutely wonderful night for football between ⁦ @ApopkaFootball ⁩ and Lake Mary. Kickoff is 15 minutes away. ⁦ @FlaHSFootball
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
5 years
@ClowESPN @RickBarnesUT @Vol_Hoops I'm betting all that free food tipped the scales in our favor!
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John Peery
5 years
Final: @ApopkaFootball defeats Flagler Palm Coast 42-25 @osvarsity @FlaHSFootball
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John Peery
4 years
@ApopkaFootball defeats Seminole 20-0 to land berth in state semifinals @FlaHSFootball
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John Peery
1 year
Final: Lake Mary runs out of downs with 1:55 left. @ApopkaFootball will run out the clock and wins 30-23 in regional final. APK (10-3) will travel Dec. 2 to Palm Beach Central in state semifinal
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
3 years
So I just lied at my doctor’s appointment. In screening questions, nurse asked if I had been depressed over last 2 weeks. I said “no” because I didn’t want to explain that I was a Tennessee Volunteers fan.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
2 years
A very well-deserved honor for a great coach and better man!
@ApopkaFootball
Apopka Football
2 years
Congratulations to our HC Jeff Rolson for being named @OrlandoTD_Club Coach of the Year! #HOKAHEY
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
6 years
Congrats to @DartersBaseball alum Jeffrey Crisan for his great play and honor.
@OBAManager
Brian King
6 years
A HUGE congratulations to Jeffrey Crisan for being selected to the A-Sun All - Tournament team today. He had 4 bits, 6 RBI, with a 2B & 3 HR
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John Peery
6 years
As expected, @WekivaFootball is the 1 seed in Reg8A-1 while @ApopkaFootball is 5 seed. Wekiva will host 8 seed West Orange, only team to defeat Wekiva. Apopka will travel to 4 seed Oviedo in first round. Winners of those games will meet in second round. Games are Fri. at 7:30 pm
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
4 years
Dr Phillips wins Dist 7A-3 58-53 over Ocoee @osvarsity
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
4 years
Kudos to this crew for doing an outstanding job. They let the kids play without allowing any junk to go on.
@SunshineFBRefs
Sunshine Football Officials Association
4 years
Crew #1 before tonight’s 8A FHSAA State Semi Final.
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@ApopkaJohn
John Peery
2 years
@ApopkaFootball alum Trey Hendrickson is a Pro Bowler!
@Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
2 years
An unforgettable first season in Cincinnati continues... Trey Hendrickson has been selected to the Pro Bowl.
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