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Steven Ryzewski
May 2, 2016

Collision course: West Orange baseball set to host Apopka in playoff showdown

The fifth meeting between the two rivals will be a winner-takes-all affair in the regional semifinals of the FHSAA Class 9A State Playoffs.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 29, 2016

Next stop, Vero Beach! West Orange softball advances to state semifinal

Lauren Mathis struck out 13 while pitching a one-hitter and Lexie Blair drove in two runs as the Warriors topped host Spruce Creek 2-0.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 29, 2016

FHSAA wants you to name its football state championships

"Name the Tradition" contest seeks to replace previous "Road to Orlando" campaign for the organization's football championships.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 28, 2016

Boys volleyball: Olympia tops DP 3-1 in district semifinal

The Titans will take on Bishop Moore for the District 4 Championship at 7 p.m. April 29.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 28, 2016

Flag football: DP tops Boone in rematch, wins district title

After opening the season with a 20-19 loss to the Braves, the Panthers dealt the previously undefeated squad a 13-6 loss to earn Dr. Phillips' 10th district title.

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Danielle Hendrix
April 27, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hannah Rosenfield

Windermere Prep senior Hannah Rosenfield is coming off a 14:1 tennis season, during which her team also finished as state runner-up.

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Zak Kerr
April 27, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: West Orange Times: Casey Lemke

Lemke pitched a seven-inning no-hitter against Legacy April 15, his final start as a Lion. Only one walk and an error separated him from a perfect game, something he hopes to achieve at Norwich University in Vermont.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 26, 2016

Softball: Wheless' walkoff lifts Warriors past Lake Brantley, into regional final

West Orange's Maggie Wheless drove in Kalie Romig for the game-winning run Tuesday night. With the 2-1 victory, the Warriors will now travel to Spruce Creek Friday for the regional final.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 26, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Attempting perspective on the ‘school choice bill’

The massive education bill signed into law recently by Gov. Rick Scott has important implications for high school sports in Florida.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 26, 2016

Baseball: West Orange, CFCA prep for playoffs

The Warriors will host Freedom on Wednesday, while the Eagles will host Trinity Christian on Thursday in their respective playoff openers.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 25, 2016

Foundation Academy names Stephanie Tibbetts as new volleyball coach

Tibbetts comes to the Lions from South Lake High and will replace outgoing coach Danny Eleutiza, who led Foundation to two state championship appearances.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 25, 2016

Baseball: Eagles soar to district title, 5th consecutive playoff appearance

CFCA defeated Vero Beach's Master's Academy April 22, 5-2, to earn its first district title since 2013.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 23, 2016

Girls lacrosse: Olympia punches ticket to third consecutive final four with thrilling win

Brittney Matthews found sister Ashley Matthews for a go-ahead goal with 16 seconds remaining that lifted the Titans past Lake Highland Prep, 13-12.

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Jennifer Nesslar
April 23, 2016

GALLERY: Keene's Crossing Family 5K

Families gathered Saturday morning to enjoy a 5K run.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 22, 2016

How Dr. Phillips flag football returned to form in 2016

After a down year in 2015, the Panthers are back on track in 2016 with a 9-3 record and a recent winning streak that saw the Panthers outscore opponents 242-6.

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