SIDELINES 1.15.15

By Steven Ryzewski
| 6:59 a.m. January 15, 2015

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Sports

+ DP alum named starter for Memphis

Former Dr. Phillips Panthers standout RaShawn Pookie Powell is now being utilized as a starting guard for the Memphis Tigers.

Powell, a sophomore who was ineligible to play for the Tigers as a freshman and was rumored to have been seeking a transfer in the offseason, has started eight games for Memphis (9-6) this season. The former Panther is averaging 20.8 minutes per game and 5.8 points per contest, to pair with 54 assists on the year thus far.

+ Pancake Run scheduled for Saturday

Foodies and runners alike are encouraged to throw on their favorite pajamas and join the first Pajama Pancake Run Saturday, Jan. 17, through the scenic, wooded and flat 5K course that winds through the trails of Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake.

A pancake breakfast (free to runners) awaits participants at the finish line.

Parking opens at 6:15 a.m., and the run begins at 7:30 a.m. Registration can be completed at active.com by searching keyword “Pajama.”

+ City of Ocoee holding signups

The City of Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department’s Adult Softball Polar League kicks off Jan. 26. The season runs through April 6; the league is open to ages 18 and older.

Registration is being held through Jan. 17 at the Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road.

The cost of the league is $360 per team. There is a $10 non-resident fee. Games will be played at Vignetti Park, 1910 Adair St. Registration will not be accepted until fees are paid. Registration includes an eight-game season, playoffs for the top six teams, certified ISA umpires, team trophies and T-shirts for the first-place team.

A mandatory coaches meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 22, in the Jim Beech Recreation Center conference room.

For more, call Parks and Recreation Department, (407) 905-3180.

+ Softball team wins state title

The Windermere Wildfire ’03 team took first place at the NSA Fall State Championships last month in Lakeland.

Team members include Alexia Carrasquillo, Katie Bonnett, Sutton Janata, Mia Williams, Sammy Evans, Iman Labonowski, Lexi Scalzo, Arianna Bosch, Lily Anderson and Sadie Carey.