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Troy Herring
March 27, 2021

PHOTOS: Walk-off single gives West Orange 4-3 win over Windermere

A walk-off single by Tracy Mitchem in the bottom of the seventh inning pushed the Warriors to a big win over rival Windermere.

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Troy Herring
March 24, 2021

Sports Spotlight: Will Ross, West Orange baseball

West Orange junior Will Ross is leading the way for the Warriors on the mound.

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Troy Herring
March 24, 2021

New football classifications revealed by FHSAA

The new Horizon High and Lake Buena Vista will start their football journeys in Class 5A, while West Orange, Olympia, Dr. Phillips and Windermere occupy a tough district in Class 8A.

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Troy Herring
March 24, 2021

A big dill: Pickleball grows in West Orange County

The sport of pickleball may come with a funny name, but at the annual St. Paddle’s Day Pickleball Tournament in Winter Garden, it’s a time of friendship and competition.

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Troy Herring
March 24, 2021

Orange Observer: High 5 — Thursday, March 25

In Windermere Prep softball’s 20-1 thrashing of Lake Highland Prep Thursday, March 18, Zoie Pistel led the way as she went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, two runs scored and four RBIs.

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Troy Herring
March 23, 2021

PHOTOS: Windermere Prep sweeps Foundation in boys, girls tennis

The Lakers took a 6-1 win in the boys match, and a 5-2 win in the girls match over the Lions.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2021

Influencer of the Week: Robert Restivo, West Orange High School

Robert Restivo has been an asset in the WOHS math department for 34 years.

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Amy Quesinberry Price
March 22, 2021

Ocoee biomed students take first in OCPS challenge

Teams were tasked with developing a crisis response plan for an infectious pandemic.

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Troy Herring
March 18, 2021

Sports Spotlight: Jack Bellah, Windermere High baseball

Windermere senior Jack Bellah has been dominating on the mound for the Wolverines.

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Troy Herring
March 18, 2021

Observer All-Area teams: Boys and girls basketball

Some of the state's top basketball talent took place here in Orange County, and the Observer is celebrating these athletes and coaches with its annual All-Area teams.

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Troy Herring
March 18, 2021

West Orange High duo return to the volleyball court

West Orange High’s Lucy Noegel and Sara Reinbolt have dealt with significant challenges in the past year, but both have found a refuge in the game of volleyball.