Andrew Cherico

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Andrew is a beat reporter and recruiting analyst for Knights247 and covers the Orlando Magic for Roundtable. He delivers detailed reporting on football, basketball, and recruiting while tracking the NBA beat.

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VIDEO: BREAKING: Alonza Barnett OUT with a significant injury

BREAKING NEWS on Monday, as UCF head coach Scott Frost announces that QB Alonza Barnett will be out for a period of time with a "significant" hamstring injury. Trace Trylko will join Adam LIVE from campus  Sep 15, 2026

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Three Takeaways Heading into Bethune Cookman!

Sep 1, 2026

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Video: UCF Football Fall Camp 2026: It's Time to Take a Step Forward

The UCF Knights Football team wrapped up their third week of fall preseason camp with an emphasis on getting the details and fundamentals right. Head Coach Scott Frost wants the guys to practice hard over the next week to take a step forward and be prepared for the start of the season. Report by Trace Trylko and Andrew ChericoAug 24, 2026

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Big 12 Media Day: Can UCF's execution meet expectations in 2026?

  The Sons of UCF Big 12 Football Media Day coverage is sponsored by Knights247. At Big 12 Media Days, UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost and quarterback Alonza Barnett spoke about earning results on the field. This brings the question: can execution meet expectations?   Jul 28, 2026

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New Knights Landen Chambers, Tackett Curtis, and Thomas Collins meet UCF fans

At a recent UCF Players event at Keg Social, Sons of UCF reporter Andrew Cherico got to speak with three of the newest UCF Knights football players, RB Landen Chambers, LB Tackett Curtis, and DT Thomas Collins. The trio is excited to be a part of this team and enjoyed meeting the community.Jul 26, 2026

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Houston HC Willie Fritz Shares Surprising Compliment About UCF

Jul 13, 2026

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It’s Official for UCF Men’s Basketball

Jun 26, 2026

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UCF Lands OL Commitment

Solid pick up for UCFJun 16, 2026

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UCF Loses Out On Lineman Recruit

Parizek was on an official visit last weekend.Jun 9, 2026

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Kash Kolbow, class of 2027 UCF commit, talks about his decision to become a Knight

Jun 4, 2026

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UCF Baseball Media Session with Rich Wallace and Players: Knights heading to NCAA Tourney

The UCF Knights baseball team was selected to the NCAA Tournament as a 2 seed in the Auburn region. Head Coach Rich Wallace and players DeAmez Ross and Camden Wicker met with the media to share their thoughts on their postseason selection. Video courtesy UCF AthleticsMay 29, 2026

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Kicking It From The Cabanas: UCF Football Spring Training Week 5

Join Andrew Cherico and Nick Williams in Episode 5 of Kicking It From The Cabanas, as they recap week 5 of UCF Football's Spring Training. Knights would meet up with the media throughout the week to express their thoughts on the team, focusing on Tackles and, most importantly, the Knights' quarterback group. Report by: Andrew Cherico and Nick WilliamsMay 12, 2026

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Day 15 of UCF Football Spring Camp: The Knights Quarterbacks are bonded through competition

The 15th and final practice of UCF Football's Spring Camp took place in the Bounce House in front of a live audience of fans. The day was focused on Quarterbacks, led by UCF's legendary QB Coach, McKenzie Milton. Coach KZ's room is a mix of experience, potential, and raw talent, with players including Alonza Barnett, Keyone Jenkins, and Rocco Marriott. Report by Andrew Cherico, Nick Williams, Octavious Lawrence, Austin Suarez, Andrew Greig, and Mason Best; Photo by Aryah Britt May 4, 2026

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UCF Football Spring Camp Update in 3 Minutes: Edge Rushers and Running Back versatility

  Sons of UCF reporter Andrew Cherico will get you up to speed on everything that took place during Week 4 of UCF Football Spring Camp in three minutes! This week, the Knights focused on replacing some key parts of their roster, including Edge rushers and running backs.    Apr 29, 2026

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UCF Football Spring Camp Update in 3 Minutes: Tight end blocking, forcing turnovers, and maturity

  Sons of UCF reporter Andrew Cherico will get you up to speed on everything that took place during Week 3 of UCF Football Spring Camp in three minutes! This week, we saw a focus on tight ends blocking, cornerbacks forcing turnovers, and receivers maturing to do the little things.    Apr 21, 2026

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UCF Spring Camp Update in Three Minutes: Position battles, Offensive line, and Alonza Barnett update

All content from the Sons of UCF is brought to you by the law office of Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. With a combined 70+ years of legal experience, WHG specializes in personal injury, workers' comp, veteran disability, and SSI/SSDI cases. For more information, visit wernerhoffman.com or call 1-800-320-HELP. Sons of UCF reporter Andrew Cherico will get you up to speed on everything that took place during Week 2 of UCF Football Spring Camp in three minutes! This week, we saw some position battles continue to play out, the offensive line coming together, and still no Alonza Barnett.  Apr 14, 2026

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UCF Knights Forward Payton Patrick is looking forward to the 2026 season

UCF Knights forward Payton Patrick recently spoke with Sons of UCF reporter Andrew Cherico during a community event benefitting the Sports 4 The Kids Foundation. Coming off an injury that sidelined her for the 2025 season, Payton has been working hard throughout the winter and spring to come back even stronger for the 2026 season. The redshirt season looks to add a veteran presence to a team that made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.Apr 6, 2026

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UCF Running Back Taevion Swint is poised for a breakout season in 2026

UCF Knights running back Taevion "Chick" Swint recently spoke with Sons of UCF reporter Andrew Cherico during a community event benefitting the Sports 4 The Kids Foundation. Coming off an injury that sidelined him for the 2025 season, Chick has been working hard throughout the winter and spring to come back even stronger for the 2026 season. The Kissimmee product is eager to get back on the field and put on a show for Knight Nation.Mar 31, 2026

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UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks talks about loss to UCLA in NCAA Tournament

The UCF Knights men's basketball season came to an end with a 75-71 loss to UCLA in round one of the NCAA Tournament. In the locker room after the game, Knights guard Themus Fulks shared his thoughts on the game and the season Video by Andrew ChericoMar 24, 2026

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UCF Basketball is heading to the NCAA Tournament

The UCF Knights basketball team was selected as a 10 seed for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. The Knights will play out of the East region, with their round one matchup coming Friday against UCLA. Knights coach Johnny Dawkins and players Themus Fulks and Jordan Burks met with the media to share their thoughts.Mar 17, 2026

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