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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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Steven Ryzewski
February 2, 2017

Observer Preps Athlete of the Week: Connor Smallwood

The senior goalkeeper for the Freedom Patriots was pivotal to the team's ability to survive a brutal district tournament.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 2, 2017

Playoff soccer: Pair of late goals saves Freedom -- Observer Preps

After trailing for nearly the entire match, the Patriots preserved their season with two goals in the final four minutes of the regional quarterfinals.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 2, 2017

Playoff soccer: West Orange beats Hagerty, 2-1 -- Observer Preps

The Warriors rallied after trailing 1-0 early in the second half to advance to the regional semifinals.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 1, 2017

Local seniors sign NLIs on National Signing Day 2017 -- Observer Preps

More than 50 local student-athletes inked their names on the dotted line Wednesday, officially beginning their college athletic careers.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 31, 2017

Offseason work pays off for Dr. Phillips girls wrestling -- Observer Preps

The Panthers won the first Metro Conference for girls wrestling Jan. 13 and now have their sights set on the state meet Feb. 10.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 27, 2017

Observer Preps Athlete of the Week: Emma Honis

Honis' overtime goal in the district tournament's semifinals secured a playoff berth for the West Orange girls soccer team.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 27, 2017

Sports Spotlight - Windermere Observer: Vioty Milord

Dr. Phillips senior Vioty Milord set a school record in girls weightlifting for her weight class.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 27, 2017

Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Nathan Rodriguez

Nathan Rodriguez has helped propel the Legacy Charter basketball team to some important victories.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 26, 2017

CFCA hoops putting it together during 11-game winning streak -- Observer Preps

The Eagles are winning games by an average margin of 26 points during the streak.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 26, 2017

Windermere Prep basketball standout plays through tragedy -- Observer Preps

Lakers forward Xion Golding began preparing for his senior season days after the death of his father, Marco Golding. He and his brother Xeo — a sophomore forward at Lesley University — have used basketball as a refuge during their time of mourning.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 26, 2017

West Orange Girls Club alumna comes full circle, takes over as rec director

Before playing at West Orange High and the University of North Alabama, Jennifer Schwenneker was a youth playing West Orange Girls Club. Now, she is the facility's rec softball director, intent on growing the league.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 25, 2017

Seniors lead West Orange girls soccer into home playoff game -- Observer Preps

The Warriors, who survived a thriller in the district semifinals last week before topping Apopka in the championship, will host Lake Mary in the first round of the state playoffs tomorrow.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 25, 2017

Winter Garden gymnast's dedication, training are family effort

Winter Garden resident Bailey Ferrer committed to LSU’s gymnastics programs as an eighth-grader, but the dedication that goes into the sport is a family affair.

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