Orange Observer: High 5 — Jan. 16, 2019

1. In Windermere Prep’s thrilling 73-68 win over neighboring Windermere High, sophomore shooting guard Jayden Williams exploded for 22 points — 15 of which came off of five three-pointers — during the Showdown in O-Town Saturday, Jan. 11. Teammate Fanbo Zeng added on 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals for the Lakers (12-2). The win moves the Lakers to 2-0 against the Wolverines since Windermere High’s inaugural 2017-18 season.

2. In Dr. Phillips girls basketball’s 50-33 victory over Providence Friday, Jan. 10, Jordan Ward had a strong showing as she picked up the double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds on the night. The win pushed the Panthers to 7-11 on the season. The Panthers followed up the win with a loss against West Orange Monday, Jan. 13.

3. The Windermere Prep girls soccer team continued its dominant season Friday, Jan. 10, as the Lakers thrashed St. Edwards 8-1 to move to 8-1 on the season (now 10-1). The Lakers were led by freshman Brielyn Knowles’ hat trick and senior Megan Ikeda’s three assists. 

4. Despite CFCA basketball’s tough 81-77 loss at the hands of Wildwood Thursday, Jan. 9, senior wing Nicolas Silva continues to have a strong season as an Eagle, as he racked up 23 points in the loss. Meanwhile, teammate sophomore point guard Riley Kugel added on 21 points. Silva also scored 22 points for the Eagles in CFCA’s 86-62 win over Lakeland Christian Thursday, Jan. 9

5. In Foundation Academy girls soccer’s difficult 3-1 loss to Victory Christian Thursday, Jan. 9, seventh-grade goalie Avery Bangsund still showed her skills as she recorded a whopping 27 saves for the Lions. Thus far, through 11 games, Bangsund has picked up over 100 saves and has continued to be a go-to between the irons for head coach James Grosshans.