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Steven Ryzewski
September 22, 2017

Late touchdown lifts Foundation Academy past Northside Christian -- Observer Preps

Austin Mathis scored a touchdown with two minutes to play that propelled the Lions to a 24-20 victory — the team's first of the season.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 21, 2017

Little guy, big game: Garrett Duffina making his mark with Ocoee football -- Observer Preps

Standing just 5-foot-7 and weighing about 150 pounds, the Ocoee senior receiver's stature doesn’t intimidate many opponents. But his play — that’s a different story.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 21, 2017

McKissock sisters help lead the way for The First Academy's volleyball team -- Observer Preps

Senior Matti McKissock and her sister Elli McKissock, a sophomore, have been a big part of the Royals' success the past three seasons.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 21, 2017

PHOTOS: West Orange volleyball sweeps Bishop Moore -- Observer Preps

The Warriors continued their undefeated run with a dominant victory against the Hornets. West Orange is 12-0.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 21, 2017

PHOTOS: Olympia scores big road win at TFA -- Observer Preps

Johnna Shamley had 17 kills and 12 digs to help lead the Titans past the Royals.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 20, 2017

West Orange football will play final 2 home games at Olympia -- Observer Preps

With the field at West Orange High deemed unplayable, administrators hope that relocating the games to the campus of a neighboring school will encourage more fans to make the trip.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 14, 2017

High-school football schedule shuffles in wake of Hurricane Irma -- Observer Preps

Among other changes, Orange County Public Schools moved games scheduled for Sept. 15 to Monday, Oct. 9.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 14, 2017

Family tradition: Haka pregame ritual passed down through Dr. Phillips football family -- Observer Preps

Since 2009, Dr. Phillips High's football team has performed the Haka before its games. The ritual is a family affair, passed down from Phillip Amone to cousin Lorenzo Martinez to brother Alesandro Martinez.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 14, 2017

West Orange's Carson Montgomery showed off skills in Perfect Game All-Star Game -- Observer Preps

Carson Montgomery, a sophomore pitcher/outfielder for the West Orange High baseball team, participated in the Perfect Game Select Baseball Festival Sept. 3. The game was nationally televised by Fox Sports.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 14, 2017

West Orange names Nikki Thorndill as new girls lacrosse coach -- Observer Preps

Nikki Thorndill was hired to coach the Warriors Aug. 30, after longtime coach Mary Hopkins stepped down.

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By Nate Marrero | Contributing writer
September 7, 2017

PHOTOS: Dr. Phillips retains Orange Crate with 44-24 win over West Orange -- Observer Preps

Trailing 17-16 at halftime, the Panthers outscored the Warriors 21-0 in the third quarter.

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Danielle Hendrix
September 7, 2017

PHOTOS: Ocoee High falls to Boone High -- Observer Preps

The Knights struggled to keep up with the Braves, who ultimately came out on top with a 35-13 victory.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 7, 2017

Dr. Phillips diver prepping for Junior Pan American Championships -- Observer Preps

Dr. Phillips senior diver Emanuel Vazquez is training to represent Puerto Rico later this month in the 2017 Junior Pan American Championships in Canada.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 7, 2017

Ocoee High swim program experiencing growth in participation, competition -- Observer Preps

The Swimming Knights have seen a dramatic uptick in participation and competition this fall, thanks in part to a new coach, enthusiastic returners and some new partnerships in the community.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 6, 2017

PHOTOS: Foundation Academy volleyball hosts Legacy Charter -- Observer Preps

The Lions scored a clean sweep against the Eagles, earning their second win of the season.

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