Orange Observer: High 5 — Thursday, Nov. 19

1. The Olympia football team grinded out a hard-fought 7-6 win over Oak Ridge during its Class 8A playoff game Friday, Nov. 13. A big part of that victory came on the back of junior running back Rommarrus Hinson. Hinson picked up 123 rushing yards on 21 carries and scored the Titans’ lone touchdown in the first quarter. The win pushes Olympia into the regional quarterfinals against Treasure Coast Friday, Nov. 20.
 

2. After tying TFA 0-0 in its opening game Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Windermere Prep boys soccer team came out firing on all cylinders in a 4-1 victory over Lake Highland Prep Thursday, Nov. 12. In the win, Rayyan Diab and Vishan Patton each picked up two goals apiece. The win moved the Lakers to 1-0-1 on the new season.
 

3. Windermere Prep swimmer Marcela Scaramuzza brought home gold from the Class 1A State championships Sunday, Nov. 15. With a time of 1:01.41, Scaramuzza was crowned state champion in the 100 breaststroke.
 

4. It might only be preseason basketball, but the Dr. Phillips girls basketball team showed out in a dominating 78-26 win over Edgewater Wednesday, Nov. 11. In the preseason victory, freshman point guard Trinity Turner blew up for 18 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and six steals, while junior Skylar Thompson tacked on 18 points herself.
 

5. In West Orange girls basketball’s 62-27 thumping of Oak Ridge in preseason action Wednesday, Nov. 11, a few Warriors had a field day at the Pioneers’ expense. Junior guard — and team co-captain — Ajalon Gillard picked up 18 points, six assists, six rebounds and five steals in the win. Jasmynne Gibson added on with 17 points and eight rebounds.