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Troy Herring
June 24, 2020

COLUMN: A layman learns golf | Part One — Intro

Welcome to my new, ongoing column where this oft-described “redneck” learns to play the gentleman’s game.

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Troy Herring
June 24, 2020

Winter Garden Squeeze ready for FCSL season

The Winter Garden Squeeze prepares for a new, unique season as the Florida Collegiate Summer League gets back to work following a lengthy delay.

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Troy Herring
June 18, 2020

Summer workouts for OCPS student-athletes to start in July

In a call sent out by OCPS, parents and guardians of high school athletes were informed summer workouts for fall sports — and band — will start July 6.

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Troy Herring
June 17, 2020

Orange Observer: Sports Spotlight — Zale Lugo

Zale Lugo is working on his game this summer so he’s prepared to return to the field with Ocoee High’s baseball team next year.

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Troy Herring
June 17, 2020

New bill could affect high school athletes

A recent bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would go into effect July 1, 2021, and allow college athletes to be paid for name, image and likeness.

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Troy Herring
June 17, 2020

A step forward for girls high school athletics

Tuesday, June 9, was a big day for girls high school athletics, as the FHSAA sanctioned girls wrestling and sand volleyball for the 2021-22 school year.

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Troy Herring
June 10, 2020

Orange Observer: Sports Spotlight — Alex Britton

Recent Olympia graduate Alex Britton is ready to take his game to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University baseball team.

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Troy Herring
June 10, 2020

COLUMN: Bigger than the game

When it comes to any serious issues — such as inequality and racism — coaches, athletes and administration shouldn't be told to just "stick to sports."

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Troy Herring
June 5, 2020

Amaya Ugarte clears hurdles on way to Ohio State

Track star Amaya Ugarte just graduated from Windermere High as one of the school’s most decorated athletes, but her journey will continue on at The Ohio State University.

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Troy Herring
June 3, 2020

Orange Observer: Sports Spotlight — Ava Baldauf

West Orange High rising junior Ava Baldauf is transitioning from soccer to the track and cross-country teams.

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Troy Herring
June 3, 2020

Lords of the ring: Boxing for family and country

Dr. Phillips resident Robert Rene and his family have a long history in boxing and martial arts that goes back generations.

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Troy Herring
June 1, 2020

Local football coaches adapt to changes

With COVID-19 keeping them away from players, new safety guidelines by the NFHS and guiding athletes through tumultuous times, the lives of local football coaches have not been easy.

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Troy Herring
May 28, 2020

Orange Observer: Sports Spotlight — Shelby Sorrells

Shelby Sorrells, a graduating senior at Olympia, was a defensive stalwart for the girls water polo team.

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Troy Herring
May 28, 2020

Gyms get back to the grindstone

After months of being closed down, gyms around the area are reopening while continuing to face the trials and tribulations of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Troy Herring
May 28, 2020

Little Leagues cancel seasons, Squeeze still on

Both Windermere Little League and Winter Garden Little League canceled their seasons, but the Winter Garden Squeeze will start the FCSL season next month.

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