Orange Observer: High 5 — Thursday, Feb. 6

1. After the West Orange boys basketball team stormed its way to the finals of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Honoring Legends Invitational — held at Boone High School — the Warriors (14-9) brought home the championship trophy in their 63-55 win over Boone Saturday, Feb. 1. The Warriors (14-9) were led by Mike McCalister’s 14 points. 

2. For the third year in a row, the Dr. Phillips girls weightlifting team claimed the regional championship Saturday, Feb. 1. The Panthers finished with 69 points and won eight of the 10 weight classes while finishing in second in the other two weight classes. Winners included: Jessica Corredor (101-pound class), Gabby Serpa (110-pound class), Grace Fay (119-pound class), Zamora St. Cyr (129-pound class), Jordan Reed (169-pound class), Jada St. Cyr (183-pound class), Destinee Alford (199-pound class) and Ty Smith (unlimited class).

3. The Windermere wrestling team had a productive outing during the Wolfpack IBT held at Timber Creek High School Saturday, Feb. 1. Hendrix Paterson grabbed first place in a dramatic victory in the 170-pound championship match, while freshman Kollin Kuenhold finished third in the 106-pound weight class. Jerry Lewis added to the Wolverines’ successes as he finished fourth at 145.

4. In Windermere Prep girls basketball’s 50-39 victory over Lake Mary Prep Friday, Jan. 31, junior guard Madison Workman racked up a team-high 22 points while also snagging eight steals for the Lakers (7-8). 

5. In the Foundation Academy girls basketball team’s 40-33 win over Trinity Prep Friday, Jan. 31, Aliyah Perry led the way for the Lions (12-4) as she picked up 14 points, four assists and three rebounds. Teammate Chelsey Bryant added on 10 points, five rebounds and three assists.