- October 3, 2024
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1. The Dr. Phillips boys water polo team’s hunt for its first state title came up short in a 22-11 championship game loss against Miami Gulliver Prep Saturday, April 17. The runner-up Panthers (17-3) saw multi-goal outings from Sam Collinwood, Liam Ortiz, Brady Kossoff and Colin Bryant — each scored two goals apiece for the Panthers.
2. The Windermere boys track-and-field team walked away with the Class 4A, District 9 title Saturday, April 17. The Wolverines — who finished 20 points ahead of Olympia and 30 points ahead of Dr. Phillips — saw wins in the 3200-meter relay (Adams, Braswell, Buck, Cavalcanti), 3200-meter run (Hallie Buck), 1600-meter relay (Hill, Noto, Rivers, White), triple jump (Nasir White) and javelin (Ryan Flournoy).
3. It was a big day for the Dr. Phillips girls track-and-field team, as the Panthers won the Class 4A, District 9 title Saturday, April 17. In the win, the Panthers — who beat rival Windermere by 16 points — took home victories in the 3200-meter relay (Claytor, Lis, Connolly, Little), 1600-meter run (Katie Ranck), 300-meter hurdles (Amari Sims), 800-meter run (Ranck) and pole vault (Resa Akers).
4. In West Orange baseball’s 20-1 thrashing of Wekiva Thursday, April 15, junior Tyler Spassoff had a field day at the plate. He went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs and three-runs scored in the victory. Teammate Ricky Reeth added more offense for the Warriors by picking up a double, home run, five RBIs and two-runs scored.
5. In Windermere Prep softball’s 15-0 win over Orlando Christian Prep Thursday, April 15, Sophie Shaik led the way for the Lakers, going 3-fo-3 with two doubles, two RBIs and three-runs scored. Pitcher Gracie Wallace threw a five-inning complete-game no-hitter while striking out four.