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Steven Ryzewski
May 5, 2016

Spring Football 101: What to know about your favorite West, Southwest Orange football team this spring

Spring football season will culminate with games between May 13 and May 27.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 5, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Warriors sought to honor Joe Skinner with playoff win

Several members of the West Orange baseball team dedicated the Warriors' playoff game Tuesday to the memory of Joe Skinner — and they weren't alone in fondly remembering the baseball standout for Bishop Moore, either.

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Jennifer Nesslar
May 4, 2016

Olympia shot put athlete looks toward state

Macon Rodier aims for his second state title in the shot put.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 3, 2016

Baseball: West Orange tops Apopka 6-1 in regional semifinals

Warriors ride timely hits, strong outing from starting pitcher Tyler Baum to their first regional championship appearance since 2010.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 3, 2016

SSAC to serve up beach volleyball as high school sport in Florida

The independent conference is partnering with the Florida Region of USA Volleyball to offer the sport to its members.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 3, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Social media can compromise college scholarship offers

Local coaches warn their athletes about dangers of social media — and remind them that college coaches are watching.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 3, 2016

West Orange High green-lights girls wrestling program

The Warriors’ first girls wrestling squad is fielding interest from at least 20 students so far and expects to begin training for the winter 2016-17 season this fall.

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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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