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Steven Ryzewski
August 25, 2016

Windermere Prep receives memento from Usain Bolt

New Lakers track coach Dwight Thomas, a former Olympian, was teammates with Bolt and sprinter Asafa Powell.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 25, 2016

Local orthodontist sponsors West Orange-Foundation Academy game

The Warriors and Lions will take the field Aug. 26 for the second "Battle of Winter Garden."

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Steven Ryzewski
August 25, 2016

Winter Garden Little League recognized for growing the game

Little League International informed Winter Garden Little League that it is one of the top leagues for new-player growth in the state and the nation over the past two years.

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Gabby Baquero
August 25, 2016

Foundation Academy student spends summer earning trophies in gymnastics competitions

After spending her summer rigorously training and competing in national and state championships, 13-year-old trampoline gymnast Kayla Smith is ready to enter eighth grade. 

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Jennifer Nesslar
August 24, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Xavier Norfleet

Recently Xavier Norfleet’s basketball team, The Heat, won the fourth- and fifth-grade championship at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, with Xavier helping to lead the way to victory. During the past season, Xavier also played on three different teams under the coaching of his dad, Samuel Norfleet.

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Danielle Hendrix
August 23, 2016

Olympia High alumna, GWU softball player completes Marines officer training

Olympia alumna and George Washington University softball player Paige Kovalsky recently completed a 10-week, intensive U.S. Marines officer training program.

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Gabby Baquero
August 20, 2016

Lake Cane Tennis Center offers golf instruction since 1986

For 30 years, MG Tennis has been operating out of Lake Cane Tennis Center in Dr. Phillips, providing instruction and opportunities for youth and adult players alike.

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Gabby Baquero
August 20, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Luke Rosser

Oakland resident Luke Rosser, 14, placed first in the boys 14-year-old division at the USA Triathlon Youth and Junior Nationals July 31 in Ohio. The combined time for Rosser’s 200-meter swim, 10-kilometer bike ride and 2K run was 32 minutes, 8 seconds. Rosser’s achievement is all the more impressive as the local youth competes despite living with Type 1 diabetes.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 20, 2016

Friday Night Scoreboard: Kickoff Classics

See how local teams fared in a tune-up for the regular season.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 18, 2016

Dr. Phillips alumni now teammates on UCF football team

Freshman receiver Jaquarius "Q" Bargnare and senior quarterback Nick Patti are each competing for starting jobs in the new-look Knights offense.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 18, 2016

Titans ready for Lyman after lively week of practice

Olympia will host the Greyhounds at 7 p.m. Friday.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 18, 2016

Warriors to host Osceola in highly anticipated Kickoff Classic

West Orange will host the team that ended its season in the state semifinals this past fall.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 18, 2016

Challenge accepted: New West Orange offensive coordinator settles into role

Replacing one of the top offensive coordinators in Central Florida is no small task, but West Orange High O.C. Vernon Mitchell has made himself right at home in Winter Garden.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 18, 2016

West Orange Junior Warriors welcome newcomers

The Junior Warriors youth football organization has been the beneficiary of an influx of players and coaches — including three with NFL playing experience.

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Steven Ryzewski
August 18, 2016

Welcome to ObserverPreps.com!

Your new source for varsity sports coverage in western Orange County!

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