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Nicolas Gompel

Nicolas Gompel
Nicolas Gompel was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. He currently works as a beat reporter for Eastside High School and Oak Hall School. He also is a producer for WRUF and a member of the Gator Gameday production crew. In his free time, he loves watching movies, playing sports, and cheering for the Orlando Magic.

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Stories

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Oak Hall Baseball Off to Struggling Start

Friday February 20, 2026

Oak Hall baseball’s struggles to open the season continued Thursday against the Chiefland Indians.  Following a leadoff walk to start the game, the Indians hit a double to left field to drive in a …
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Gators Men’s Basketball Takes on Gamecocks Looking for Sixth Straight Win

Monday February 16, 2026

Gators men’s basketball goes after its sixth consecutive win Tuesday when it plays South Carolina at home. Florida (19-6, 10-2 SEC) is coming off a 92-83 win against then-No. 25 Kentucky. Guard …
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Magic Leadership Backs Jamahl Mosley as Pressure Mounts in Orlando

Friday February 6, 2026

After the trade deadline passed Thursday afternoon, Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman spoke to the media about the plan for the deadline and his feelings regarding the …
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Shelton Begins Preparation for Masters 1000s, French Open

Tuesday February 3, 2026

Despite suffering a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open quarterfinals at Rod Laver Arena last week, former Florida Gators tennis star Ben Shelton played a much cleaner match …
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Ben Shelton To Face Jannik Sinner in Quarterfinals

Tuesday January 27, 2026

Former Florida star Ben Shelton, and No. 8 seed in the Australian Open, defeated No. 12 seed Casper Ruud in 4 sets (3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4) to advance to his third quarterfinal in four years. Shelton put …
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Eastside Basketball Celebrates 20th Anniversary of State Title

Monday January 26, 2026

 Eastside High School turned back the clock during its 54-48 win against Williston on Saturday The program honored one of the most memorable teams in recent memory. Twenty years ago, the Eastside …
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Top 100 Basketball Recruit Jones Lay Signs with Florida

Thursday November 13, 2025

The Gators Men’s Basketball Team has signed its first recruit from the 2026 class.  Three-star recruit Jones Lay signed with the Gators on Wednesday for National Signing Day. Lay has moved into …
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Gators in NBA: Rookie Will Richard Drops 30 in First Start

Thursday November 6, 2025

Will Richard went off for the Golden State Warriors in his first NBA  start Wednesday. The former UF standout finished with 30 points on 10-of-15 shooting, including 5-of-8 from 3, seven rebounds …
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Florida Baseball on Deck at Jacksonville

Thursday October 30, 2025

Gators Baseball will play its first exhibition of the fall season during the scary hours of Halloween against the host Jacksonville University Dolphins.  First pitch will take place at Vystar …
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Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier Among NBA Gambling Arrests

Thursday October 23, 2025

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday morning as a result of investigations related to illegal betting, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.  Rozier was arrested at his …