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Sam Albuquerque
November 11, 2023

How limiting mistakes was key in Dr. Phillips football’s revenge win over Olympia

After falling in district title-deciding game in Week 7, Dr. Phillips gets last laugh and tops Olympia 17-15 in Round 1 of FHSAA football playoffs

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Sam Albuquerque
November 8, 2023

THAT SAM I AM: Meet the Observer’s new sports editor

I am honored to be the next sports editor of OrangeObserver.com, the West Orange Times & Observer and the Southwest Orange Observer.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 8, 2023

High Five, Nov. 8, 2023

We celebrate five accomplishments from West Orange- and Southwest Orange-area teams and athletes.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 8, 2023

THAT'S A WRAP: We recap the 2023 football season

It was another phenomenal season in West Orange and Southwest Orange full of great teams, tremendous student-athletes and the best fans in all of Florida.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 8, 2023

Athlete of the Week: Alicia Qian, Windermere Preparatory School

In her senior season at Windermere Preparatory School, golfer Alicia Qian is finishing her high school career on a high note.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 7, 2023

Laney Perdue’s legacy goes beyond being best hitter in Olympia history

How the University of Tampa volleyball commit’s time at Olympia will mark the program’s future

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Sam Albuquerque
November 4, 2023

Horizon boys cross country repeats as Class 3A, District 3 champions

Hawks advance to Regionals on Saturday, Nov. 11 thanks to top 10 finishes from Girmay Buck (fifth) and Jacob Finch (eighth).

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Sam Albuquerque
November 4, 2023

Horizon football wins third-straight Battle of the Groves, tops Windermere 28-13

For the first time, the Hawks — Led by its defense and running back Jamarie Pierre — brought home the rivalry’s new trophy, the Smudge Pot.

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Sam Albuquerque
November 3, 2023

Windermere swimming dominates at region championships

The Wolverines won 16 events, as well as the boys and girls team titles.

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Andrea Mujica
November 2, 2023

GAME OF THE WEEK: Horizon, Windermere set to clash

As two of the newest programs in West Orange, Windermere and Horizon are renewing their rivalry for the final game of the season.

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Andrea Mujica
November 1, 2023

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Estelle Aubert

Lake Buena Vista High School sophomore outside hitter Estelle Aubert is emerging as a leader for the Lady Vipers volleyball team.

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Michael Eng
October 30, 2023

MONDAY MORNING QB: Five things we learned about West Orange-area teams, Oct. 26 and 27, 2023

West Orange- and Southwest Orange-area teams had varying degrees of success Thursday, Oct. 26, and Friday, Oct. 27.

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By None
October 30, 2023

Foundation, Olympia, DP, all win

Teams from West Orange and Southwest Orange treated football fans to some excellent gridiron action Thursday, Oct. 26, and Friday, Oct. 27.

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Michael Eng
October 28, 2023

Lions defeat Royals in offensive shootout

Foundation Academy and The First Academy combined for 90 total points Friday, Oct. 27.

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Michael Eng
October 27, 2023

Dr. Phillips bests Ocoee to improve to 6-3

The Panthers built a solid lead in the first half and hung on to win, 27-19, at Ocoee Thursday, Oct. 26.

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