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Orange Observer | Sports

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 14, 2024
Windermere basketball’s T.J. Drain breaks single-game scoring record

In the Wolverines’ 77-67 win over rivals Olympia, the Liberty signee scored a career-high and program record of 39 points.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 12, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Francesco “Checo” Sánchez, Windermere boys soccer

After showing flashes of potential last year, Windermere boys soccer’s Francesco “Checo” Sánchez has emerged as the Wolverines’ next great goal-scorer.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 11, 2024
Early Byrd special: L.J. Byrd leads TFA boys basketball to statement start

TFA’s L.J. Byrd scored 24 points to lead the Royals to an overtime win against Windermere Prep to break seven-game losing streak.

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  • December 10, 2024
UCF football bringing Scott Frost back as coach shows how far program has fallen

Although the Frost-led Knights catapulted the program into the mainstream, that run was fueled by innovation, not the nostalgic longing for the past this hire indicates.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 9, 2024
Windermere High, Olympia High athletics hosting toy drives at Dec. 13 games

At both the Titans boys soccer game at Windermere High and the Wolverines boys basketball game at Olympia High, there will be charity toy drives to benefit nonprofits.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 9, 2024
West Orange High's Keith Holden commits to Rollins College baseball

Despite limited appearances for the Warriors during the 2024 season, the senior right-handed pitcher looks to be a big-time contributor in 2025 before heading off to Rollins.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 9, 2024
Ocoee football standout, Maryland star DT Jordan Phillips declares for NFL Draft

After three college football seasons, two at Maryland and one at Tennessee, the former Ocoee Knights star defensive lineman is ready to make the NFL leap.

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    By
  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 9, 2024
PHOTOS: Windermere Prep hosts 2024 Global Games

Windermere Prep welcomed 7th and 8th-grade students from across parent company Nord Anglia’s network of schools in the Americas for the 2024 Global Games.

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  • December 8, 2024
Dr. Phillips girls basketball wins Metro West Conference title

The three-time defending Class 7A girls basketball state champions, the Dr. Phillips Panthers, top Ocoee High for the Metro West Conference title, 53-25.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 7, 2024
Dr. Phillips football falls in state semifinals, 23-14

On the road for the first time this postseason, the Panthers lose to Lake Mary High in the Class 7A State Semifinals.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 6, 2024
TFA football's Danny Odem III de-commits from UNC

The 6-foot-1 defensive back, who originally chose the Tar Heels instead of UCF, Ole Miss, Liberty and others, announced he's re-opening his recruitment.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 6, 2024
Windermere High's C.J. Bronaugh commits to Nebraska football

The 6-foot-1 cornerback and state champion sprinter chose the Cornhuskers over a heap of Power 4 offers — including UCF, FSU, Penn State and Tennessee.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 6, 2024
Ocoee Hoops gives fans a peek behind the curtain

The Ocoee boys basketball team gives fans a behind-the-scenes view of the 2024-25 season in a Hard Knocks-style documentary series on the team’s YouTube channel.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 5, 2024
Athlete of the Week: Sam Shoptaw, Windermere Prep boys basketball

Sam Shoptaw, Windermere Prep senior point guard and South Alabama signee, is ready to help lead the Lakers to the state title.

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  • Sam Albuquerque
  • December 5, 2024
Through thick & thin: DP football’s hunt for state title started four years ago

As freshmen, they suffered through a 4-6 season. Four years later, the seniors at Dr. Phillips football are one win away from a state title berth.

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