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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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Steven Ryzewski
April 26, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Attempting perspective on the ‘school choice bill’

The massive education bill signed into law recently by Gov. Rick Scott has important implications for high school sports in Florida.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 23, 2016

Girls lacrosse: Olympia punches ticket to third consecutive final four with thrilling win

Brittney Matthews found sister Ashley Matthews for a go-ahead goal with 16 seconds remaining that lifted the Titans past Lake Highland Prep, 13-12.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 22, 2016

How Dr. Phillips flag football returned to form in 2016

After a down year in 2015, the Panthers are back on track in 2016 with a 9-3 record and a recent winning streak that saw the Panthers outscore opponents 242-6.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 19, 2016

Dr. Phillips spring sports teams raise academic bar

12 of the Panthers' 13 varsity sports teams had a team-GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 19, 2016

Olympia alumnus Marc-Eddy Norelia to test NBA Draft waters

FGCU redshirt junior announced Tuesday he will declare for the NBA Draft but will not hire an agent in order to retain his amateurism.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 14, 2016

Dr. Phillips baseball presents check to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital

The Panthers' fundraising efforts through Vs. Cancer netted $2,291.25 for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and more to national research

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Steven Ryzewski
April 13, 2016

Win or go home: Baseball teams to battle for playoff berths, district titles next week

District tournaments begin on Monday, April 18.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 7, 2016

Girls lacrosse: Olympia wins fifth consecutive district championship

Titans' 24-5 win over rival Dr. Phillips in District 13 Final places Olympia in state playoffs once again.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 7, 2016

Softball: Freshmen, returners infuse pride into Panthers softball

Despite graduating eight seniors from the 2015 team, this year’s Dr. Phillips softball team has played better than expected and is laying the foundation for a strong future.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 7, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK - Windermere Observer: Richie Diedrich

The senior outside hitter for Dr. Phillips boys volleyball has helped to key a strong stretch for the Panthers, including wins over Apopka and Olympia.