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Steven Ryzewski
November 22, 2017

PHOTOS: Windermere High boys hoops debuts with preseason win | Observer Preps

In the program's first preseason game, the Wolverines defeated Cypress Creek 56-48.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 22, 2017

Windermere Prep hoops star Rahsaan Lewis felt calling back to gridiron for senior season | Observer Preps

A Division I basketball prospect for Windermere Prep, senior Rahsaan Lewis could not pass up his last chance to play football this fall — and he had a breakout season for the Lakers in the process.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 22, 2017

Foundation Academy draws closer to debut of new field | Observer Preps

Sod has been installed at the site of Foundation Academy’s new stadium, and the facility’s goalposts and scoreboard are up.

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By Andrea Mujica | Contributor
November 21, 2017

VIDEO: New Olympia girls basketball coach settles in | Observer Preps

Thomas Passafaro is excited to be coaching the Titans. Olympia is coming off a 2016-17 season where the program made it to the state final four for the first time.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 20, 2017

Ocoee football coach Jason Boltus steps down | Observer Preps

The first-year head coach and former offensive coordinator for the Knights resigned last week.

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Troy Herring
November 19, 2017

PHOTOS: Windermere Prep falls in 49-21 loss to Saint Stephen's in SSAC Championship game | Observer Preps

The Lakers' perfect season comes to an end as the Falcons' offense goes off.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 18, 2017

CHAMPS! West Orange volleyball sweeps FHSAA Class 9A State Final | Observer Preps

The Warriors won the program's first state title with a 25-23, 25-20, 27-25 sweep of Palm Beach Gardens at the University of North Florida Arena Nov. 18.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 17, 2017

Late touchdown pass lifts Dr. Phillips to playoff victory | Observer Preps

With 15 seconds remaining in the regional semifinals of the Class 8A Playoffs, BeSean McCray found Devodney Alford in the end zone for the deciding touchdown in the Panthers' 17-13 win over Osceola.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 16, 2017

Local cheerleading alumni find a home on sidelines at UCF -- Observer Preps

Four local alumni from West Orange High and Dr. Phillips High are part of UCF’s nationally respected cheerleading program. Together, they have helped pump up home crowds during the Knights' remarkable 9-0 start to the season.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 16, 2017

Windermere football coach Greg Miller resigns -- Observer Preps

The first-year head coach stepped down this week after the Wolverines went 0-10 in their inaugural season.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 14, 2017

Windermere Prep headed back to SSAC Florida Bowl -- Observer Preps

Windermere Prep’s football team overcame a slow first half against Orangewood Christian in the SSAC Semifinals Nov. 11 to earn the program’s second trip to the independent conference’s championship.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 13, 2017

Olympia volleyball coach Mitch Sadowsky steps down after 9-year run -- Observer Preps

With a move to South Florida with his wife already in the works, Olympia’s state semifinal loss to West Orange Nov. 11 was Sadowsky’s final game. The veteran coach's career included 173 wins, one regional championship and four regional final appearances.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 11, 2017

West Orange volleyball tops Olympia to advance to state championship -- Observer Preps

The undefeated Warriors swept their neighborhood rival in the state semifinal Saturday afternoon, meaning they advance to next week's FHSAA Class 9A State Championship Match at the University of North Florida Arena.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 11, 2017

PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips football cruises in regional quarterfinal -- Observer Preps

Hosting Ridge Community School in the first round of the playoffs, the Panthers pounced early and ultimately won 35-7.

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Steven Ryzewski
November 10, 2017

Olympia, West Orange to square off in volleyball state semifinal -- Observer Preps

The Warriors will host the Titans at 2 p.m. Saturday in the first state semifinal appearance for either program. The winner will play in the FHSAA Class 9A State Championship Nov. 18 at the University of North Florida Arena.

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