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Troy Herring
January 20, 2021

PHOTOS: West Orange holds on late to beat Dr. Phillips in 48-47 win

A big rebound from West Orange senior Mike McCalister off a missed free throw late in the game helped push the Warriors to a pivotal win over Dr. Phillips.

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By Nate Marrero, Contributing Writer
January 16, 2021

PHOTOS: Goaltending call costs Dr. Phillips in 49-47 loss to Oak Ridge

In the loss Eathen Williams led the Panthers with 11 points, while Jordan Tillery added 10 points. 

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Troy Herring
January 13, 2021

Sports Spotlight: Johnny Taylor, Ocoee High basketball

Ocoee senior Johnny Taylor has emerged as a leader for the Knights basketball team.

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Troy Herring
January 13, 2021

COLUMN: Three reasons for joy in 2021

Forget 2020, because the winter and spring seasons offer a lot of quality sports content. Here are three things you should be looking out for to start the new year.

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Troy Herring
January 13, 2021

On the chase: Mark Austin lives for the American Dream

Winter Garden resident Mark Austin, a team medic for the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic race team, is currently helping keep his team safe during the Prada Cup and America’s Cup.

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Troy Herring
January 13, 2021

Orange Observer: High 5 — Thursday, Jan. 14

Windermere Prep’s Micah Kurtz was named Region 1 Coach of the Year by the National High School Strength Coaches Association last week.

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By Nate Marrero, Contributing Writer
January 12, 2021

Playing catchup: 72-49 loss to Lake Brantley foreshadows tough road ahead for Ocoee

A slew of COVID-19 cases have plagued the Knights boys basketball team's season thus far.

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Troy Herring
January 6, 2021

FORECAST: COVID-19 and the state of high school athletics

In 2020, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on sports near and far. Athletics will continue to see changes off and on the field this year and beyond.

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Troy Herring
January 4, 2021

Year in Sports 2020

COVID-19 may have thrown the 2020 sports world into chaos, but that doesn't mean there weren't moments of brilliance from local athletes and teams.

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Troy Herring
December 24, 2020

Orange Observer: High 5 — Thursday, Dec. 24

The recently named Lake Buena Vista High School — the relief school for Dr. Phillips and Freedom — announced Thursday, Dec. 17, Joe Rienzi as its first head football coach.

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Troy Herring
December 21, 2020

Sports Spotlight: Jasmynne Gibson, West Orange High girls basketball

West Orange freshman Jasmynne Gibson already is finding success on the hardwood.

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Troy Herring
December 21, 2020

Danny Stutsman signs with Oklahoma

A star on both sides of the ball for Foundation Academy, Danny Stutsman officially signed during Early National Signing Day to play football at the University of Oklahoma.

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Troy Herring
December 21, 2020

Wildcats win big at nationals

The West Orange Wildcats youth cheer program recently took home multiple national titles at the Pop Warner National Cheer & Dance Championship in Orlando.

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Troy Herring
December 21, 2020

Lord steps aside, hands program to Walker

After launching Foundation Academy’s football program, Brad Lord hands the reins over to defensive coordinator Andre Walker.

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Troy Herring
December 16, 2020

Sports Spotlight: Denzel Aberdeen, Dr. Phillips basketball

Junior Denzel Aberdeen is a leader on the court for the Dr. Phillips Panthers.

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