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Danielle Hendrix
February 17, 2016

Wrestling training goes beyond the mat

With the Class 3A, District 2 meet looming Feb. 20, area wrestling coaches and athletes reflect on the work they put in to get to this point in the season.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 17, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lauren Mathis

Mathis, a pitcher for West Orange High's softball team, had 40 strikeouts through the first four games of the season.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 17, 2016

Boys basketball: CFCA falls to OCP in regional semifinal, 67-62

The playoff loss ended another strong season for the Eagles under second-year coach Jonathan McClintock.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 17, 2016

Boys basketball: Parker Davis leads Windermere Prep to uncharted waters

Davis' game-high 31 points against previously-undefeated Santa Fe Catholic Feb. 16 helped power the Lakers to a 96-58 win, advancing the program to the regional championship for the first time.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 16, 2016

Ocoee community remembers Lavardo 'Eljay' Fisher

The communities of Ocoee Middle School, the Ocoee Bulldogs and beyond have been taken aback by the loss of Lavardo 'Eljay' Fisher, 13.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 15, 2016

West Orange baseball retires Mason Williams' number

The former star outfielder for the Warriors, who last summer became the first alumnus of the program to suit up for a Major League Baseball game, was humbled by the honor and reflected on what it was like to be called up to 'the show.'

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Steven Ryzewski
February 12, 2016

Regional roundup: CFCA, Windermere Prep only boys hoops teams left standing

The Eagles upset Mount Dora Christian while the Lakers pounded New Dimensions, advancing both teams to their respective regional semifinals on Tuesday.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 11, 2016

Boys basketball: CFCA upsets Mount Dora Christian in regional quarterfinals

Senior guard Jerred Treacy's 20 points helped power the Eagles to the 68-47 victory over the No. 4 team in the state in Class 2A.

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Zak Kerr
February 11, 2016

Lakers' ace focuses on final semester

With college or professional baseball beyond the horizon, Austin Bergner is focusing on here and now at Windermere Prep.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 11, 2016

Play ball! Legacy High fields baseball program for first time

The varsity baseball program is playing its first games this spring, with a group of athletes who are ready to lay the foundation for a first-class program