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Steven Ryzewski
February 16, 2017

New baseball coach has high hopes for Foundation Academy -- Observer Preps

Derreck Santiago believes his program can carve out a niche in the baseball hotbed that is Central Florida.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 16, 2017

Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Ernst Attilus

Ocoee senior wrestler Ernst Attilus snagged first place at the Metro West Conference Meet Feb. 8.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 14, 2017

Girls hoops: Emmy James' big night helps Mustangs past Warriors in playoffs -- Observer Preps

The freshman for Wekiva scored a game-high 22 points in the regional semifinals of the Class 9A State Playoffs.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 14, 2017

Sideline Scene: Local standouts navigated chaotic road to Signing Day -- Observer Preps

When the college football coaching landscape changes, high school athletes are sometimes left in limbo — an experience Ocoee's Dorian Jones and Dr. Phillips' D.J. Charles encountered and overcame.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 13, 2017

Dr. Phillips girls wrestling wins state championship -- Observer Preps

Two individual state champions, two runners-up and five additional placers helped propel the Panthers to the top of the mountain, besting 80 teams from around the state.

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Observer Staff
February 11, 2017

Ocoee boys hoops celebrates program's first district title -- Observer Preps

The Knights topped East Ridge 59-53 to earn the title and a home playoff game next week.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 9, 2017

Ocoee High senior weightlifter sets state record, national benchmark -- Observer Preps

Ocoee High senior Victoria Jefferson won her second individual state championship in girls weightlifting Feb. 2. Her bench press of 305 pounds set an FHSAA and national record, and her combined lift of 510 pounds tied a state record.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 9, 2017

Boys hoops: West Orange survives Evans' late rally to advance to district final -- Observer Preps

A 22-5 run by the Trojans tied the game at 58-58 with a little over a minute to play, but the Warriors were able to knock down seven crucial free throws to earn the 65-63 win and earn a playoff berth.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 6, 2017

Montes, senior captains lead way for West Orange wrestling -- Observer Preps

A young roster for the Warriors has compiled a 13-5 record in dual meets, thanks in part to strong senior leadership from captains Tyler Montes, Hagen Salickram and Christopher Villafane.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 5, 2017

Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Natalia Dunbar

Natalia Dunbar, a sophomore at West Orange, won her weight class at the first Metro Conference meet for girls wrestling.

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Observer Staff
February 4, 2017

Basketball: Royals hold to top rival Lakers 58-56 in regular season finale -- Observer Preps

The First Academy's big win over Windermere Prep should deliver the team some added momentum heading into the district tournament next week.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 3, 2017

Foundation Academy cheer coach navigates wild weekend -- Observer Preps

Foundation Academy cheer coach Adrienne Pilz went from coaching her girls to a third-place finish at FCC Nationals on Saturday, Jan. 7, to giving birth to newborn baby Ashton Pilz on Sunday, Jan. 8.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 2, 2017

Observer Preps Athlete of the Week: Connor Smallwood

The senior goalkeeper for the Freedom Patriots was pivotal to the team's ability to survive a brutal district tournament.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 2, 2017

Playoff soccer: Pair of late goals saves Freedom -- Observer Preps

After trailing for nearly the entire match, the Patriots preserved their season with two goals in the final four minutes of the regional quarterfinals.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 2, 2017

Playoff soccer: West Orange beats Hagerty, 2-1 -- Observer Preps

The Warriors rallied after trailing 1-0 early in the second half to advance to the regional semifinals.

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