Orange Observer: High 5 — Dec. 5, 2019

1. Windermere Prep boys basketball’s Fanbo Zeng continues his strong start to the season as the sophomore forward put up 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the Lakers’ 69-40 win over Gateway Charter Saturday, Nov. 30. The stat line followed up a 23-point showing by Zeng in a win over Orlando University the day before. Also in the game against Gateway Charter, juniors Elijah Hulsewe and Zavien Williams added 12 and 11 points, respectively. The win moved the Lakers to a perfect 4-0 on the season.

2. In Dr. Phillips boys basketball’s 69-62 win over Oviedo during the 10th annual Metro vs. Florida Challenge Friday, Nov. 29, Abdoulaye Thiam exploded for 37 points on 10-of-18 shooting — going 8-of-14 from three-point range. Juneau Anicette would add on 11 points and three steals in the Panthers’ first win of the season.

3. It was a tough loss for Olympia boys basketball, as it fell 73-62 to Bartow during the 10th annual Metro vs. Florida Challenge Friday, Nov. 29, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t impressive individual performances. Julian Fletcher led the Titans with 20 points — on 8-of-14 shooting — and five rebounds. Edgerrin James added on 14 points and picked up four rebounds, while Jackson Dillon had 12 points and three rebounds.

4. Despite Foundation Academy’s 75-59 loss at the hands of Trinity Prep Tuesday, Nov. 26, freshman shooting guard Braden Holcomb had a solid night — recording 19 points in the game. Junior small forward Joshneil Orys added on 13 points for the Lions. The loss dropped Foundation to (0-2) on the season.

5. In Ocoee boys soccer’s 3-1 loss to Seminole Tuesday, Nov. 26, Josh Sandoval picked up the Knights’ lone goal. The loss was the second in a row for the Knights after starting the season going 4-0. The Knights will look to rebound in a road game against Montverde Academy Wednesday, Dec. 4, after press time.