Foundation, DP, Ocoee, Olympia all win

Teams from West Orange and Southwest Orange treated football fans to some excellent gridiron action Friday, Oct. 20, with some local teams emerging as forces as the postseason approaches.

GAME OF THE WEEK
Foundation Academy (5-3), 59
Windermere Prep (1-5), 22

HIGHLIGHTS: The Lions piled up 52 points in the first half to put this game away early. Junior quarterback Michael Dove tossed three touchdowns, while running back JT Bronaugh rumbled for 144 yards and two touchdowns. The Lakers played hard throughout the game and were able to put up 16 points in the fourth quarter.

UP NEXT: The Lions will welcome The First Academy Friday, Oct. 27. The Lakers will travel to Neumann Friday, Oct. 27.

OTHER RESULTS
West Orange (3-5), 3
Dr. Phillips (5-3), 10

HIGHLIGHTS: The Panthers held the Warriors to just three points en route to reclaiming the Ol’ Orange Crate trophy. 

UP NEXT: The Warriors will travel to Olympia for a district game Thursday, Oct. 26. Dr. Phillips travels to Ocoee for a district game Thursday, Oct. 26.

Ocoee (4-5), 52
Windermere (3-6), 21

HIGHLIGHTS: After a three-game losing streak, the Knights got back into the win column with a 52-21 victory at Windermere. Quarterbacks Joshua Guerrier and Ja’Cari Jackson combined went 9-for-10 passing for 211 yards. Jackson also tossed two touchdowns. Ocoee wide receiver Tavion Greaves hauled in six catches for a whopping 172 yards and both Jackson touchdowns. Wolverines quarterback Bryce Speed went 18-for-23 for 200 yards and also led the team in rushing with 126 yards on nine carries.

UP NEXT: The Knights will host the Dr. Phillips Panthers Thursday, Oct. 26, while Windermere hosts Horizon Friday, Nov. 3. 

Olympia (6-2), 48
Freedom (1-7), 8

HIGHLIGHTS: Olympia torched Freedom, 48-8, to improve to 6-2 for the year. The Titans used a balanced attack — 216 yards and four touchdowns through the air, and 134 yards and three touchdowns on the ground — to keep Freedom off-balance throughout the game. Receiver Xavier Tucker led Olympia with five receptions, 92 yards and one touchdown. Running back Romelo Ware piled up 94 yards — including a 63-yard rumble — on just six carries.

UP NEXT: Olympia hosts West Orange for a district game Thursday, Oct. 26.

Horizon (4-4), 0
Edgewater (9-0), 45

HIGHLIGHTS: The Hawks couldn’t keep up with juggernaut Edgewater, which had amassed a 31-0 lead by halftime.  

UP NEXT: Horizon will host Jones for a district contest Thursday, Oct. 26.

Lake Buena Vista (4-3), 14
Poinciana (3-5), 37

HIGHLIGHTS: The Vipers were competitive in the first half of the game and went into the locker room down only by only one touchdown, 14-7. However, Poinciana found the end zone twice in the third to pull away.

UP NEXT: The Vipers will travel to Bishop Moore for a district contest Friday, Oct. 27.

Legacy Charter (2-5), 7
Orangewood Christian (4-4), 37

HIGHLIGHTS: Legacy Charter’s Jake Threadgill led the Eagles defense in tackles with 17, followed closely by Shazarr Roberts with 14. On offense, Roberts also led the team in total yards — 35 on the ground and 65 receiving.

UP NEXT: The Eagles will travel to St. Joseph Academy (St. Augustine) for a playoff game Friday, Oct. 27.

TFA (5-3), 28
Eustis (5-3), 34

HIGHLIGHTS: The Royals relied on a potent passing attack in its tough battle with Eusits. Quarterback Jack McKissock went 20-for-38 for 220 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. Receiver Julian Anderson led the team with five catches for 65 yards and a touchdown. On the ground, the Royals totaled 65 yards on our 26 carries.

UP NEXT: The Royals will travel to Foundation Friday, Oct. 27.

CFCA (0-6), 6
Palm Beach Christian Prep (3-4), 42