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Steven Ryzewski
July 15, 2016

Chandler Bats establishes foothold in local travel baseball scene

The locally-based travel baseball program, which works with youth and high-school age players, has grown to include 11 teams, with a focus on continued player development.

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Youth Sports

Steven Ryzewski
July 13, 2016

NFHS mandates pitch count restrictions in prep baseball

Each NFHS member state association will be required to develop its own pitching restriction policy based on the number of pitches thrown during a game.

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High Schools

Steven Ryzewski
July 11, 2016

Dr. Phillips Little League 10U softball books trip to state tournament

The girls from Dr. Phillips swept through the competition at the Section 5 Tournament in St. Cloud this past weekend.

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Youth Sports

Steven Ryzewski
July 11, 2016

GALLERY: Windermere Little League tops Dr. Phillips to win 12U district title

Windermere plated 7 runs in the fifth inning and 5 more in the sixth to secure the 14-1 victory against Dr. Phillips.

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Youth Sports

Steven Ryzewski
July 7, 2016

Athlete of the Week - West Orange Times & Observer: De'Lazarus Keys

CFCA’s De’Lazarus Keys has helped to lead the Eagles' hoops team through a successful summer season.

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Athlete of the Week

Steven Ryzewski
July 7, 2016

Athlete of the Week - Windermere Observer: Julia Benamati

Dr. Phillips Little League’s Julia Benamati helped lead the Minors (10U) All-Stars softball team to the district title, scoring the winning run.

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Athlete of the Week

By Alissa Smith
July 7, 2016

Olympia swimmer soaks in lessons from USA Swimming Diversity Select Camp

USA Swimming invited 48 student-athletes from across the country to participate in its Diversity Select Camp in May — part of an effort to show support for minorities competing in the sport. Olympia High’s Sofia Bernard was one of the fortunate few.

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High Schools

Steven Ryzewski
July 1, 2016

Little League: Dr. Phillips celebrates 3 district titles in 3 days

The boys — and girls — from Dr. Phillips Little League are tops in District 14 in Minors baseball, MInors softball and 11-and-under baseball.

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Youth Sports

Steven Ryzewski
July 1, 2016

Recruiting: Standouts for Ocoee, Dr. Phillips and West Orange announce commitments

A trio of high-profile commitments from local athletes came within a day of one another, as Ocoee's Dorian Jones, Dr. Phillips' Robert Porcher and West Orange's Austin Burton each announced verbal commitments.

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High Schools

Steven Ryzewski
June 30, 2016

All-in for All-Stars: Local 12U teams prepare for District 14 Majors Tournament

Teams from Windermere Little League and Dr. Phillips Little League will face stiff competition from Winter Garden and South Lake.

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Youth Sports

Steven Ryzewski
June 30, 2016

Athlete of the Week - Windermere Observer: Jacob Huizinga

Bay Hill resident and DPHS alumnus Jacob Huizinga won the 2016 Florida State Golf Association Amateur Championship in Fort Myers.

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Athlete of the Week

Steven Ryzewski
June 30, 2016

Winter Garden Little League 12-year-olds ready for district

Winter Garden Little League will host the Majors (12 and under) district tournament this week, where its own All-Stars team will face some stiff competition from Windermere, Dr. Phillips and South Lake.

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Steven Ryzewski
June 30, 2016

Athlete of the Week - West Orange Times & Observer: Makala Heidelberg

Makala Heidelberg was named Most Valuable Player at a national tournament featuring some of the best teams around.

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Athlete of the Week

Steven Ryzewski
June 30, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Squeeze's visit from U.S. Military All-Stars was bigger than baseball

The United State Military All-Stars, who made a stop June 24 in Winter Garden, keep the traditions of barnstorming and military baseball alive.

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Jennifer Nesslar
June 29, 2016

Stoneybrook Karate athletes aim to qualify for U.S. National Team

Three competitors from Stoneybrook Karate are off to national competitions, with hopes of qualifying for the U.S. National Team.

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