Orange Observer: High 5 — Jan. 23, 2020

1. In Foundation Academy girls soccer’s 8-0 thrashing of Lake Mary Prep Friday, Jan. 17, freshman Kaitlyn Clark had her game of the year as she scored a whopping five goals for the Lions. In the Lions’ previous game — a 8-0 win over Father Lopez Tuesday, Jan. 14 — Clark scored four goals. 

2. The Dr. Phillips girls weightlifting team dominated in the Metro West Conference meet Friday, Jan. 17, to win the metro title. The Panthers won all 10 weight classes and were led by Destinee Alford (199-pound class), who lifted a combined weight of 335 pounds (170 bench, 165 clean and jerk), while Jada St. Cyr (183-pound class) lifted a total of 350 pounds (190 bench, 160 clean and jerk). In the unlimited category, Ty Smith lifted a whopping 400-pound total (230 bench, 170 clean and jerk).

3. In Central Florida Christian Academy boys basketball’s 70-53 blowout win over Vanguard Thursday, Jan. 16, sophomore point guard Riley Kugel went off for 20 points. Senior small forward Jajuan Preaster added 16 points, while senior wing Nicolas Silva went for 15 points.

4. In Windermere Prep boys basketball’s 62-53 win over Lake Minneola Wednesday, Jan. 15, junior center Elijah Hulsewe had himself a night as he picked up the double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds in the Lakers’ 13th victory. Fanbo Zeng also kept his impressive season going as he racked up 18 points, seven rebounds and five blocks. 

5. The First Academy boys soccer team had an impressive showing from senior Brett Kelly during the Royals’ 6-1 victory over The Master’s Academy Monday, Jan. 13. Kelly picked up the hat trick for the Royals, while teammates Nick Garcia, Ben Barrett and Matthew Barrett picked up a goal apiece. Since then, the Royals have won three more games, pushing their win streak to six games.