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Steven Ryzewski
February 10, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Previewing the regional playoffs for boys basketball

Windermere Prep, CFCA, Ocoee and Dr. Phillips each enter the playoffs with their own distinct storyline.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 10, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Mac McNeilly

The Olympia High junior is gearing up for the final weeks of a successful season.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 10, 2016

Softball: Dr. Phillips tops Ocoee in extra innings

An RBI-single by freshman Raychel Trocki in the top of the 8th helped propel the Panthers to the 8-7 victory.

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Danielle Hendrix
February 10, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Tyler Montes

The West Orange High junior recently competed at the Poinciana Invitational and won in his weight class.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 10, 2016

Girls basketball: Panthers move on to regional final

Dr. Phillips defeated Newsome High 35-30 on the road in Lithia Feb. 9.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 9, 2016

Ocoee High celebrates first state champion

Junior weightlifter Victoria Jefferson won the Class 2A State Championship for the 199-pound weight class Feb. 6, making her the first state champion for the Knights in any sport.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 4, 2016

Boys basketball: Panthers top Titans to secure playoff berth

Dr. Phillips' 66-59 win over Olympia in the district semifinals Feb. 3 places the Panthers in a district title game for the eighth consecutive season.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 4, 2016

Experienced senior class a steadying force for Olympia girls lacrosse

Despite being on their third coach in as many years, the Titans are hoping to advance to the Final Four for a third consecutive season behind a talented senior core.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 4, 2016

West Orange girls lacrosse anchored by longtime teammates

A large senior class for the Warriors includes three college signees who have been playing together since the sixth grade.

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Zak Kerr
February 4, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jordin Ferguson

Ferguson helped Dr. Phillips to conference, district and regional titles, incuding a region-topping 139-pound-class score of 290 Jan. 21 in Lakeland. She will compete for a state title this weekend at the Kissimmee Civic Center.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 3, 2016

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Bargnare, Alexander highlight Dr. Phillips signees

Jaquarius Bargnare expressed his excitement about signing with UCF and new head coach Scott Frost while Nigel Alexander is Ivy League-bound.

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Zak Kerr
February 3, 2016

Five sign letters at Ocoee High's National Signing Day

Four football players and a softball outfielder will continue playing varsity sports in college.

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High Schools

Danielle Hendrix
February 3, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Anastasia Stults

West Orange High senior Anastasia Stults placed first in the 101-pound weight class at the Class 2A, Region 5 Meet Jan. 21 and will move on to the state level Feb. 6.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 3, 2016

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: West Orange celebrates another high-profile signing ceremony

The courtyard was packed at West Orange High on National Signing Day as Warriors inked their named to National Letters of Intent at school in the SEC, Big 10 and more.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 2, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Area seniors play way out of 'sleeper' status in time for National Signing Day

Mere months removed from having little to no recruiting buzz, Olympia senior Jeff James and West Orange senior Ben Bollinger will sign National Letters of Intent Feb.3 for Division I programs.

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