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  • November 2, 2017
Senior offensive linemen key to Warriors’ resurgence -- Observer Preps

Although West Orange’s skill players may get most of the attention, the unsung heroes in the trenches have been crucial to the team’s success.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • November 2, 2017
Leroy Kinard, football coach at The First Academy, has West Orange roots -- Observer Preps

Before he was the head coach of the undefeated First Academy Royals, Leroy Kinard was a youth growing up in Oakland and finding his love for the game in West Orange County.

  • Sports
    By
  • Brittany Gaines
  • November 2, 2017
Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Alex Robinson

West Orange High swimmer Alex Robinson broke a 19-year-old record in the 100-yard backstroke

  • Sports
    By
  • Troy Herring
  • November 2, 2017
PHOTOS: West Orange takes down Winter Park 3-0 in 9A regional semis -- Observer Preps

The Vikings will move on to the regional final next week, while the Wildcats' season comes to a close.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • November 2, 2017
Windermere High girls golf sets high bar in first season -- Observer Preps

In addition to winning the school's first Metro Conference title, the Wolverines won a district title and played well throughout the fall.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • November 1, 2017
PHOTOS: Olympia volleyball tops Riverview 3-2 in regional semifinals -- Observer Preps

The Titans' exciting win in five sets against the Rams advances them to the regional finals for the first time since 2013.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • October 31, 2017
Observer Preps Team of the Week: West Orange boys bowling

The West Orange boys bowling team finished as the runner-up in the FHSAA District 7 Tournament last week, qualifying the Warriors for state for the first time since 1995.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • October 31, 2017
Foundation Academy father part of Emmy-winning team

Kevin Larson worked as part of NBC and Golf Channel’s telecast team last summer at Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • October 28, 2017
PHOTOS: Windermere Prep cruises in 1st round of SSAC Playoffs -- Observer Preps

The Lakers dominated Bishop Snyder 45-6.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • October 27, 2017
PHOTOS: The First Academy holds on for big 21-14 win over Lake Highland Prep -- Observer Preps

The Royals, who led the host Highlanders 21-0 through three quarters, got enough late stops to preserve their undefeated record.

  • Sports
    By
  • Brittany Gaines
  • October 27, 2017
The A/C Guys go undefeated in state and national championships

A team of local ballplayers became national champions after competing in the USSSA Slow-pitch Softball Class E World Series

  • Sports
    By
  • Brittany Gaines
  • October 27, 2017
Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Matthew McDoom

SunRidge Middle’s Matthew McDoom earns MVP honors after district championship win.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • October 26, 2017
SouthWest Aquatics swimmer experienced Mexico City earthquake

Javier Hernandez, a club swimmer for SouthWest Aquatics in Winter Garden, was in Mexico City to compete when the 7.1 magnitude quake occured.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • October 26, 2017
Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Rolous Frazier III

The First Academy’s Rolous Frazier III scored four touchdowns against Trinity Prep Oct. 13.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • October 26, 2017
Soccer Success Story: Dr. Phillips Soccer Club continues to grow, thrive

Anchored by its core principles, the Dr. Phillips Soccer Club has grown from just three participants to more than 60.

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