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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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Game Film

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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High Schools

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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Athlete of the Week

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.