Orange Observer: High 5 - Dec. 12, 2019

In the Foundation Academy girls soccer team’s 3-1 win over Forest Lake Academy freshman Kaitlyn Clark tore up the Panthers’ defense as she racked up three goals to record the hat trick.

By Troy Herring
| 2:00 p.m. December 12, 2019

Sports

1. CFCA continued its strong start to the basketball season as the Eagles squeaked by Tampa Blake in a 60-58 win during The Breast Cancer Awareness Classic Saturday, Dec. 7. The Eagles (4-1) were led by senior wing Nicolas Silva and his team-high 23 points. Of CFCA’s four wins this season, the Eagles have won three by five or fewer points; the Eagles’ only loss came by four points to Bishop Moore.

2. The First Academy boys basketball team tipped off its season with a 70-51 thrashing of DME Sports Academy Friday, Dec. 6. In the win, senior guard Kam Summers exploded for 26 points, while Alex Shields tacked on 20 points. The Royals followed the win with a 38-26 loss the following day against Vero Beach in the Hoops for Heart Shootout.

3. Despite Olympia boys soccer’s 4-2 loss at the hands of Bishop Moore Friday, Dec. 6, junior striker Christian Lizyness continues to shine on the pitch for the Titans; he picked up both goals for his team. The two goals push Lizyness’ goal count to 15 through seven games — with the Titans going 5-2 so far.

4. The West Orange girls basketball team snapped a two-game losing streak in its 75-63 win over Lake Howell Thursday, Dec. 5. The Warriors (2-2) were led by junior wing Kyla Cruz and her 22 points, while junior power forward — and team captain — Lakada Bryant picked up a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

5. In the Foundation Academy girls soccer team’s 3-1 victory over Forest Lake Academy Thursday, Dec. 5, freshman Kaitlyn Clark tore up the Panthers’ defense as she racked up three goals to record the hat trick. Sophomore Cecilia Fulmer and freshman Daniela Cardenas each recorded an assist. The win pushed the Lions to 4-1 on the season and has Foundation on a two-game win streak.