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Steven Ryzewski
March 2, 2017

Local amputee military hero sharpens focus, gives back through jiu-jitsu

More than a decade after losing both of his legs in an explosion while serving our country in Iraq, Joshua Cope says he has found new purpose training and mentoring youth in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at The 6 Levels in Winter Garden.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 2, 2017

Windermere Prep fields beach volleyball team for SSAC's first-year league -- Observer Preps

The girls competing for the Lakers this spring are excited to be a part of the first season of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference's league.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 2, 2017

Bridgewater Middle sisters go all-in on beach volleyball

Cassidy and Amanda Chambers, members of the Bridgewater Middle School championship volleyball team, have dedicated themselves to beach volleyball over the past year — making names for themselves in the process.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 2, 2017

Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Jeremiah Granatstein

Jeremiah Granatstein is a versatile player for the Dr. Phillips Predators travel baseball team.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 2, 2017

PHOTOS: Olympia baseball coasts to 10-0 win against Lake Minneola -- Observer Preps

Behind a solid pitching performance by Palmer Bittick and some lively bats, the Titans won their fourth game of the spring campaign.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 2, 2017

PHOTOS: Olympia softball hosts Wekiva -- Observer Preps

The Titans held off a furious rally by the Mustangs to preserve a 9-8 victory March 1.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 2, 2017

Baseball: West Orange bests Ocoee 3-2 in rivalry game -- Observer Preps

Strong pitching and unearned runs highlighted the rivalry victory for the Warriors.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 1, 2017

Local youth golfer Shawn Coultoff recognized as national player of the year

Winter Garden’s Shawn Coultoff, 10, is the boys player of the year for U.S. Kids Golf.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 1, 2017

OARS senior signees excited for one last season with program

Three OARS seniors are signed to row in college, while six more are closing in on a destination.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 27, 2017

Baseball: Lions win in walk-off fashion -- Observer Preps

Miguel Gonzalez hit a game-winning single for Foundation Academy Feb. 23.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 26, 2017

PHOTOS: Olympia girls basketball ends season in state semifinals -- Observer Preps

The Titans concluded a historic season for the program with a 58-45 loss to eventual champion Boca Raton Feb. 24.

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Observer Staff
February 24, 2017

Mustangs book trip to Lakeland with first regional championship -- Observer Preps

Wekiva's boys basketball team took care of a longtime playoff rival in the visiting Oviedo Lions with a 78-63 in the FHSAA Class 9A Regional Championship.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 24, 2017

PHOTOS: Wekiva girls basketball in state semifinals -- Observer Preps

The Mustangs could not overcome a rough first half against Miami's Ferguson High, ultimately falling 52-33 in the FHSAA Class 9A State Semifinals.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 23, 2017

West Orange baseball team dresses for success -- Observer Preps

Who says you can’t play great and look great at the same time? The West Orange Warriors — state semifinalists a season ago — have some of the best (and most plentiful) uniform combinations around.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 23, 2017

Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Brant Moreno

Dr. Phillips youth golfer Brant Moreno is making a name for himself on the local junior tour.

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