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Steven Ryzewski
August 10, 2018

Entering 11th season, Foundation Academy coach has built program's brand | Observer Preps

Brad Lord has been the head football coach at Foundation Academy since 2008, building the program through a combination of success on the field and a unique marketing savvy off of it.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 10, 2018

After rowing career at Ohio State, Olympia alumna heads out on yearlong mission trip | Observer Preps

Olympia High alumna Chelsea Harpool had never rowed competitively before college but soon found herself competing for one of the nation’s elite programs at Ohio State University. Following her career with the Buckeyes, she has departed for Puerto Rico, wh

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Steven Ryzewski
August 9, 2018

Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Jacob Worley

Legacy Charter’s Jacob Worley made the all-tournament team as a pitcher at a Perfect Game travel baseball tournament in Georgia.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 9, 2018

Windermere Wildfire show resiliency far from home at Nationals

The Windermere Wildfire 16U-Paulson team traveled to the Seattle area for USA Softball Nationals in June and — after a slow start — rattled off an impressive six-game winning streak.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 8, 2018

New Winter Garden Little League president, board settle in

Jackie Lowe replaces outgoing Winter Garden Little League President Matt Eidelman, who led the league for the last three years.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 8, 2018

Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Eric Canavan

Windermere High boys basketball junior forward Eric Canavan had a strong summer that included earning a scholarship offer from Rollins College in Winter Park.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 8, 2018

Junior golf tours hold high-profile events at Bay Hill, O.C. National

The American Junior Golf Association and Hurricane Junior Golf Tour made local stops recently.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 3, 2018

Isleworth PGA Pro Matthew Borchert qualifies for 100th PGA Championship

After walking away from his professional playing career in 2012 in favor of teaching the game, Isleworth PGA Professional Matt Borchert — a Dr. Phillips High alum — has qualified for the 100th PGA Championship this month at Bellerive in St. Louis.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 3, 2018

Ocoee's Bari Musawwir living lifelong dream as Monster Jam driver

Ocoee resident Bari Musawwir is the driver of ‘Zombie’ on the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series. He'll get to perform in front of hometown family and friends August 18 when Monster Jam comes to the Amway Center in downtown Orlando.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 1, 2018

Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Eric Berggren

Windermere Prep senior golfer Eric Berggren qualified for the 2018 U.S. Amateur Championship.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 1, 2018

Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Ant Washington

CFCA’s Ant Washington had a strong summer of travel basketball and is adding football to his plate this fall.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 1, 2018

OARS boats shine at Nationals

Windermere-based Orlando Area Rowing Society had two teams compete at the 2018 USRowing Youth National Championships in California.

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Steven Ryzewski
July 27, 2018

Ryan Ashworth embraces final summer with Squeeze — and what comes next

West Orange High alum Ryan Ashworth will be a senior this year for the Flagler College Saints, meaning this is his final summer ball go-round of a memorable career with the Winter Garden Squeeze.

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Steven Ryzewski
July 27, 2018

Longtime Titans coach Kevin McElveen settles into AD role at Olympia | Observer Preps

Kevin McElveen has been coaching at Olympia High since 2002 and has been present for some of the school’s biggest moments in athletics. He plans to lean on that familiarity in his new role as athletic director.

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Steven Ryzewski
July 26, 2018

Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Samara Singh

Samara Singh more than holds her own with the boys on the baseball diamond.

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