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Sports | High School

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  • Steven Ryzewski
  • August 2, 2017
Foundation Academy football coach remembers Riley Thomas -- Observer Preps

Riley Thomas, 23, a 2011 graduate of Foundation Academy and a former linebacker for the Lions, died July 21 in a motorcycle accident.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • July 31, 2017
PHOTOS: Windermere High football's first fall practice -- Observer Preps

Some afternoon storms weren't enough to keep the Wolverines from enjoying their first official practice of their first official season.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • July 25, 2017
Jerry Shafer is the new athletic director at West Orange High -- Observer Preps

Most recently, Shafer served as athletic director at Leesburg High School.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • July 25, 2017
Sideline Scene: Colon willing to go wherever hoops dream journey takes him -- Observer Preps

The former point guard for the West Orange Warriors had no offers out of high school, but recently signed to play for Cincinnati Christian.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • July 20, 2017
Ocoee High football coach Jason Boltus wins arena football championship -- Observer Preps

Ocoee High football coach and Jacksonville Sharks quarterback Jason Boltus won the National Arena League Championship July 10, tossing two touchdowns in the victory.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • July 20, 2017
Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Ava Bartolomei

Ava Bartolomei, 14, had the opportunity to represent Puerto Rico in an international swimming competition.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • July 3, 2017
West Orange High alum inks free agent deal with Houston Rockets -- Observer Preps

Erik McCree, a 2012 grad of West Orange High who recently completed his senior season at Louisiana Tech, will suit up for the Rockets in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • June 28, 2017
Trio of local alumni help Gators win 1st national title in baseball -- Observer Preps

Dr. Phillips' Ryan Larson, Olympia's Michael Byrne and TFA's Garrett Milchin are part of the Florida Gators' baseball team that won the College World Series June 27.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • June 21, 2017
OARS boats make strong showing at US Rowing Youth Nationals

The Women’s V4+ boat led the four OARS boats at the US Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota earlier this month with a top-10 finish.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • June 19, 2017
TFA baseball coach named part of USA Baseball summer staff -- Observer Preps

Veteran coach Scott Grove will work as an assistant for the USA Baseball 2017 14U National Team Development Program, which will encompass a weeklong program in late July.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • June 15, 2017
West Orange alum Andrew Karp completes journey from the ER to Omaha -- Observer Preps

In 2014, West Orange alum and FSU pitcher Andrew Karp was in a car crash that put his baseball career in serious jeopardy. On Saturday, Andrew and the Seminoles will begin play in the 2017 College World Series against Louisiana State University.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • June 12, 2017
West Orange's Chris Seise drafted in 1st round by Texas Rangers -- Observer Preps

The talented shortstop was drafted No. 29 overall by the Rangers, making it the second consecutive season a Warrior was taken in the MLB Draft by the franchise.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • June 12, 2017
TFA alum, Windermere native Adam Haseley drafted No. 8 overall by Phillies -- Observer Preps

The junior outfielder for the Virginia Cavaliers did not have to wait long to hear his named called in the 2017 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft Monday evening.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • June 8, 2017
Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Keyshawn Goins

The rising junior wide receiver made a strong impression in his first action as a West Orange Warrior during the team's 10-7 win in its spring football game.

  • Sports
    By
  • Steven Ryzewski
  • June 8, 2017
Cody Burgess powers his way onto radar of MLB scouts -- Observer Preps

The former West Orange High standout and summer ball veteran of the Winter Garden Squeeze had a power surge this past spring in his debut season at Florida Southern. As a result, he may hear his name called during this week's MLB Draft.

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