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Steven Ryzewski
July 21, 2016

Local swimmer soaks up Olympic Trials experience

SouthWest Aquatics’ Katie Schorr swam in front of about 14,000 people at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska, as part of the U.S. Olympic Trials.

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Steven Ryzewski
July 19, 2016

After surviving drive-by shooting, West Orange football star ready for season

Naquan Renalds, a rising senior wide receiver for the Warriors, almost lost everything — including his life — when he was the victim of gun violence in Winter Garden June 3.

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Steven Ryzewski
July 15, 2016

Chandler Bats establishes foothold in local travel baseball scene

The locally-based travel baseball program, which works with youth and high-school age players, has grown to include 11 teams, with a focus on continued player development.

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Steven Ryzewski
July 13, 2016

NFHS mandates pitch count restrictions in prep baseball

Each NFHS member state association will be required to develop its own pitching restriction policy based on the number of pitches thrown during a game.

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Steven Ryzewski
July 7, 2016

Athlete of the Week - West Orange Times & Observer: De'Lazarus Keys

CFCA’s De’Lazarus Keys has helped to lead the Eagles' hoops team through a successful summer season.

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By Alissa Smith
July 7, 2016

Olympia swimmer soaks in lessons from USA Swimming Diversity Select Camp

USA Swimming invited 48 student-athletes from across the country to participate in its Diversity Select Camp in May — part of an effort to show support for minorities competing in the sport. Olympia High’s Sofia Bernard was one of the fortunate few.

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Steven Ryzewski
July 1, 2016

Recruiting: Standouts for Ocoee, Dr. Phillips and West Orange announce commitments

A trio of high-profile commitments from local athletes came within a day of one another, as Ocoee's Dorian Jones, Dr. Phillips' Robert Porcher and West Orange's Austin Burton each announced verbal commitments.

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Steven Ryzewski
June 30, 2016

Athlete of the Week - Windermere Observer: Jacob Huizinga

Bay Hill resident and DPHS alumnus Jacob Huizinga won the 2016 Florida State Golf Association Amateur Championship in Fort Myers.

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Steven Ryzewski
June 30, 2016

Athlete of the Week - West Orange Times & Observer: Makala Heidelberg

Makala Heidelberg was named Most Valuable Player at a national tournament featuring some of the best teams around.

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Steven Ryzewski
June 23, 2016

Home cookin': Local trio leading way for Squeeze early in season

A trio of locally-based players — Olympia grads Kyle Corbin and Tyler Halstead along with West Orange alumnus Cody Burgess — are helping to lead the Winter Garden Squeeze to a bounce-back season so far in 2016.

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Steven Ryzewski
June 22, 2016

Olympia water polo coach takes on swim team duties

Stephanie Johnson-Possell, who has coached the Olympia boys and girls water polo teams since 2007, was named the new coach of the Titans’ swimming and diving team last week.

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Steven Ryzewski
June 21, 2016

Local baseball, softball alumni make impact in college programs

Several area alumni had strong seasons on the diamond this past season and some were even recognized by their respective college conferences.

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Steven Ryzewski
June 10, 2016

MLB Draft: West Orange's Kole Enright taken in third round by Rangers

Enright, a third baseman, was selected No. 99, overall, by the Texas Rangers.

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Steven Ryzewski
June 9, 2016

Metro Hall of Fame honor puts DP's Hannah Schaible in elite company

Now a rising senior guard for the George Washington University women’s basketball team, Dr. Phillips alumna Hannah Schaible was inducted into the Metro Conference Hall of Fame in May.

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Zak Kerr
June 9, 2016

West Orange Times & Observer Athlete of the Week: Daija Kiser

West Orange High rising senior Daija Kiser won bronze at states and followed that performance by earning silver at the Golden South Classic.

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