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Orange Observer | Sports

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  • Andrea Mujica
  • April 28, 2022
Foundation Academy alumni and UNC-Charlotte graduate Denzel Irvin needs a heart

In March, Irvin went to the ER. If he had gone even 45 minutes later, he might have died.

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  • April 28, 2022
Ben Witherspoon steps down as Dr. Phillips’ basketball coach

Witherspoon instilled an "ultimate teammate" culture into the Panthers' locker room. That led to a state championship.

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  • Andrea Mujica
  • April 27, 2022
Foundation Academy hosts ring ceremony for champion cheer team

Each ring features the phrase, “Be the light. Build the legacy."

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  • April 26, 2022
SISTER ACT: Jeffersons power their way to weightlifting success

Hard work has continued to pay off for Olympia alumni Samantha and Victoria Jefferson.

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  • April 25, 2022
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Betsy McFarlane

McFarlane is Legacy High School’s first female athlete to earn a scholarship to a Division I university.

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  • April 21, 2022
PERFECTION IN THE POOL: The Dr. Phillips boys water polo team is one of the final four

The team, which posted a 29-0 regular-season record, is two games away from a state championship.

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  • April 14, 2022
Foundation Academy finds success with young team

With one seventh-grader, six eighth-graders and only two upperclassmen, Foundation Academy’s softball team is one of the youngest in the area. Still, it’s undefeated in Class 2A, District 8.

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  • April 14, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Amira Tijani

Tijani contributed to her team's victory of 7-0 during a tournament against Oak Ridge High by winning her match with a score of 6-0

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  • April 14, 2022
Upward Sports: A greater purpose

Upward Sports utilizes sports instruction and play to share the Christian faith and build relationships.

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  • Andrea Mujica
  • April 13, 2022
Foundation Academy student Justin Williams receives Naismith Award

The entire Foundation school was summoned to a pep rally April 12 to witness the awards ceremony.

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  • April 13, 2022
Dr. Phillips basketball head coach Ben Witherspoon steps down

After three years leading the Panthers, Ben Witherspoon says farewell to his basketball boys.

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  • April 8, 2022
Dr. Phillips returns with alumni/varsity softball game and home-run derby

More than 15 alumni were expected to attend the event, which returned after a five-year hiatus.

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  • April 7, 2022
Athlete of the Week: Elijah Blackmon

As a senior at Windermere High, Blackmon's current personal record for the clean and jerk 270 pounds.

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  • April 7, 2022
FAST FOUR: Ocoee High seniors break three 4x400 records

Miracle Johnson, Jarvia Garr, Lourdes Safford and Alyia Green will compete again at the Metro West Conference Championship.

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  • April 7, 2022
Windermere Prep boys become first-time district champions

Members of the boys weightlifting team joined their female counterparts as district champions.

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