Week 8 high school football games in review

The schools across West and Southwest Orange showed up for Week 8 of high school football. 

After returning to play from the bye week, West Orange, Olympia and Dr. Phillips all shut out their opponents in Week 8.

The Warriors have been a top program all season and the team tallied in its highest scoring night yet. West Orange’s win also marked its third win in a row where it shutout its opponent. Dr. Phillips shined during its road matchup at East Ridge. The Panthers ended East Ridge’s undefeated season in monumental fashion and put the team at No. 1 in its division. 

Olympia brought in its second win of the season against district opponents, Celebration. The Titans started out with a defensive touchdown in the first quarter and continued to draw off that momentum into the next 36 minutes of play. 

CFCA continued its undefeated streak in the team’s close win over Cornerstone Charter Academy. The Eagles began and ended the game on a high note, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and 12 points in the fourth. Cornerstone Charter Academy began to trudge back by scoring 17 points in the third, but the Eagles persevered and continue to showcase the team’s strength. 

Horizon and Lake Buena Vista’s fates weren’t as joyful as their fellow West and Southwest Orange programs. Lake Buena Vista was shut out by Lake Weir, but on a positive note, the Lakers only allowed six points. In Week 8, Horizon was up for a tough matchup against the top team in its district South Lake. The Hawks now sit at 0-2 in district play and haven’t tasted victory in four games. 

Windermere High’s game against Oak Ridge has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 due to a tragedy that occurred near Oak Ridge.

Week 8 scores 

CFCA (7-0), 32

Cornerstone Charter Academy (5-3), 24

Foundation Academy (6-2), 35 

Master’s Academy (1-7), 7

Horizon (2-5), 14

South Lake (6-1), 54 

Olympia (2-5), 38 

Celebration (1-6), 0

West Orange (6-1), 57 

West Port (1-7), 0 

Dr. Phillips (6-1), 42

East Ridge (6-1), 0 

Lake Buena Vista (3-4), 0 

Lake Weir (4-4), 6