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Danielle Hendrix
February 15, 2017

Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Franklyn Laing

Franklyn Laing is only 12, but the high-school freshman works hard to keep up with rigorous academics and a budding basketball career.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 14, 2017

Girls hoops: Emmy James' big night helps Mustangs past Warriors in playoffs -- Observer Preps

The freshman for Wekiva scored a game-high 22 points in the regional semifinals of the Class 9A State Playoffs.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 14, 2017

Sideline Scene: Local standouts navigated chaotic road to Signing Day -- Observer Preps

When the college football coaching landscape changes, high school athletes are sometimes left in limbo — an experience Ocoee's Dorian Jones and Dr. Phillips' D.J. Charles encountered and overcame.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 13, 2017

Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Maia Slowinski

Thirteen-year-old Winter Garden resident Maia Slowinski has only been fencing for about five years but her talent has her on the radar as one of the nation’s top fencers in her age division.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 13, 2017

Dr. Phillips girls wrestling wins state championship -- Observer Preps

Two individual state champions, two runners-up and five additional placers helped propel the Panthers to the top of the mountain, besting 80 teams from around the state.

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Observer Staff
February 11, 2017

Ocoee boys hoops celebrates program's first district title -- Observer Preps

The Knights topped East Ridge 59-53 to earn the title and a home playoff game next week.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 10, 2017

Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Dallas Torres

Youth golfer Dallas Torres won a tournament in a playoff.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 9, 2017

Ocoee High senior weightlifter sets state record, national benchmark -- Observer Preps

Ocoee High senior Victoria Jefferson won her second individual state championship in girls weightlifting Feb. 2. Her bench press of 305 pounds set an FHSAA and national record, and her combined lift of 510 pounds tied a state record.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 9, 2017

Meet Shea Holbrook: Windermere's race car driver next door

Windermere resident Shea Holbrook is a professional race car driver who competes in the Pirelli World Challenge and heads her own, four-car race team: Shea Racing.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 9, 2017

Boys hoops: West Orange survives Evans' late rally to advance to district final -- Observer Preps

A 22-5 run by the Trojans tied the game at 58-58 with a little over a minute to play, but the Warriors were able to knock down seven crucial free throws to earn the 65-63 win and earn a playoff berth.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 6, 2017

Montes, senior captains lead way for West Orange wrestling -- Observer Preps

A young roster for the Warriors has compiled a 13-5 record in dual meets, thanks in part to strong senior leadership from captains Tyler Montes, Hagen Salickram and Christopher Villafane.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 5, 2017

Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Natalia Dunbar

Natalia Dunbar, a sophomore at West Orange, won her weight class at the first Metro Conference meet for girls wrestling.

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Observer Staff
February 4, 2017

Basketball: Royals hold to top rival Lakers 58-56 in regular season finale -- Observer Preps

The First Academy's big win over Windermere Prep should deliver the team some added momentum heading into the district tournament next week.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 3, 2017

Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Eileen Sweeney

Holy Family Catholic School eighth-grader Eileen Sweeney is a leader for the girls soccer team.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 3, 2017

Foundation Academy cheer coach navigates wild weekend -- Observer Preps

Foundation Academy cheer coach Adrienne Pilz went from coaching her girls to a third-place finish at FCC Nationals on Saturday, Jan. 7, to giving birth to newborn baby Ashton Pilz on Sunday, Jan. 8.

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