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Troy Herring
January 16, 2020

PHOTOS: Windermere girls basketball holds off West Orange in 42-38 win

A back and forth second half saw the Wolverines pull away late to seal up a win over the rival Warriors.

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Troy Herring
January 15, 2020

Southwest Orange Observer: Sports Spotlight — Abigail Crain

Abigail Crain is a co-captain of the Windermere High girls basketball team.

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Troy Herring
January 15, 2020

Windermere Prep girls soccer dominates

After winning the SSAC state title last year, the Lakers are making another strong run through the regular season.

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Troy Herring
January 15, 2020

West Orange Times & Observer: Sports Spotlight — Aliyah Perry

Foundation Academy’s Aliyah Perry is tearing it up on the basketball court.

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Troy Herring
January 15, 2020

Ocoee High soccer finds its footing

The Knights’ boys soccer team has seen a resurgence the last two years, thanks to players buying into the program.

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Troy Herring
January 15, 2020

Local middle schoolers look to grow the game of basketball

Students Morgan Bridges and Olivia Ikeda were named Nike and Orlando Magic Game Growers after creating an app to draw young girls to basketball.

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Troy Herring
January 15, 2020

Orange Observer: High 5 — Jan. 16, 2019

In Dr. Phillips girls basketball’s 50-33 victory over Providence Friday, Jan. 10, Jordan Ward had a strong showing as she picked up the double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds on the night.

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Troy Herring
January 14, 2020

Ocoee cheer takes first at East Ridge, West Orange high cheer finishes second at Hagerty High

It was a successful weekend for the Warriors and Knights as both finished strong at their respective competitions.

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Troy Herring
January 9, 2020

FORECAST: Girls athletics continues to grow

With the rise of social media and female empowerment, high schools across the country have seen a spike in female participation in sports.

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Troy Herring
January 9, 2020

FORECAST: How paying collegiate athletes could affect high school athletics

With the recent uptick in discussion and legal action regarding the paying of collegiate athletes, questions have been raised about its possible effects on high school athletics.