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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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Steven Ryzewski
September 6, 2017

PHOTOS: Windermere Prep volleyball scores big win against Montverde Academy -- Observer Preps

The Lakers topped the visiting Eagles 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 18-25, 25-18).

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Steven Ryzewski
September 5, 2017

Hurricane Irma causes changes to high school football schedule -- Observer Preps

Orange County Public Schools announced Tuesday it would move all varsity football games scheduled for Friday up one day, to Thursday, and many private schools have already followed suit.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 5, 2017

Windermere Prep happy to have played a complete game in Week Two -- Observer Preps

The Lakers were unable to play a Kickoff Classic or Week One game due to weather and a cancellation. When a weather delay interrupted play Sept. 1 against Harvest Community, the team feared it would go another week without playing a complete game.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 4, 2017

Local alumni in college football roundup: Week One -- Observer Preps

West Orange High alumni Dexter Williams of Notre Dame and Dajour Nesbeth of Tennessee State stood out this past weekend among a host of local alumni who made an impact during the first week of college football.

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Steven Ryzewski
September 2, 2017

Observer Preps Friday Night Scoreboard: Week Two

Rough weather headlines a week of delays, postponements and games called at halftime.

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