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Steven Ryzewski
May 25, 2016

By the numbers: A look at West Orange baseball's big year

The Warriors made it to the state semifinals for the first time this spring — but there's more to the story of how well the they played if you look at the numbers.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 25, 2016

Karen Repassy: Why slow, steady habits beat extreme weight loss

Extreme weight-loss programs, like those depicted on "The Biggest Loser," are unrealistic for most people and can be followed by regression after the program's end.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 25, 2016

Football state championships may return to Orlando after FHSAA's negotiations with Daytona Beach fall through

The FHSAA and the City of Daytona Beach were unable to come to an agreement within a 30-day negotiating window. The FHSAA will now begin negotiations with the Central Florida Sports Commission.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 24, 2016

Baseball: Windermere Prep announces hiring of new coach

Former Edgewater, Umatilla coach Keith Walsh will lead the Lakers baseball program going forward.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 24, 2016

Football: Defense, kicker shine for Knights in spring game

Ocoee defeated host University 6-0 in a rematch of last season’s spring game, with kicker Candido Worrell accounting for all six of the Knights’ points.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 23, 2016

Alumni game, scholarships help honor memory of former Ocoee basketball standout

Festivities at the fifth annual Bob Deronvil Memorial Classic May 21 included basketball games, a 3-point and slam dunk contest and the awarding of two scholarships to Ocoee High students.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 23, 2016

Football: Windermere Prep tops Berean Christian in spring game

Lakers prevail in rain-shortened spring football game.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 23, 2016

West Orange ace Lauren Mathis named Miss Softball, Todd LaNeave named Florida's Coach of the Year

The pitcher-coach duo from West Orange High was recognized May 23 by the Florida Dairy Farmers as the top player and coach in the state.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 21, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Noah Johnson

Foundation Academy's Noah Johnson placed second in the state in shot put.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 20, 2016

Baseball: Warriors' remarkable run ends in state semifinal

In its first appearance in the final four for baseball, West Orange dropped a heartbreaker to Stoneman Douglas, 3-2, in the Class 9A State Semifinal.

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Zak Kerr
May 20, 2016

DP football begins season of lofty expectations

The Class of 2017 Panthers have one last shot to prove they can go all the way.

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High Schools

Steven Ryzewski
May 19, 2016

Ocoee High hoops alumni game to raise funds

The Bob Deronvil Memorial Classic will benefit a memorial scholarship fund of the same name.

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Danielle Hendrix
May 19, 2016

Dr. Phillips YMCA places first in U.S. in worldwide health challenge

The Dr. Phillips YMCA location placed first in the U.S. and 13th nationwide in the 'Let's Move For A Better World' Challenge.

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Zak Kerr
May 19, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Windermere Observer: Alahni Wood

Wood made it all of the way to the state final in hurdles for Dr. Phillips, where she finished second to earn a silver medal. She will continue running for Florida A&M.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 19, 2016

West Orange High wins "Bob Berry" All Sports Award

It is the first time in school history that West Orange won the award, which honors overall excellence in multiple sports.

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