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Troy Herring
July 1, 2020

Montgomery and Hefner join West Orange High School athletic department

New Athletic Director Lisa Montgomery returns to West Orange High School, while newcomer Jordan Hefner takes over the school’s volleyball program.

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Troy Herring
June 24, 2020

Lisa Montgomery named West Orange High School athletic director

Montgomery rejoins the Warriors athletic department following a year as the AD at Edgewater High School.

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Troy Herring
June 24, 2020

Orange Observer: Sports Spotlight — Adyson Liddick

After breaking her foot last year, Adyson Liddick is back in the pitcher's circle for her rec (Dr. Phillips Little League) and travel ball (West Florida Crush) teams.

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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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