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Steven Ryzewski
January 21, 2016

Hear them roar: Foundation Academy's first competitive cheer team advances to state

After years of only offering sideline cheerleading, the Winter Garden-based private school has fielded a competitive cheerleading team for the first time.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 21, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Windermere Prep, Dr. Phillips hoops buoyed by big wins

The Lakers' defeat of The First Academy and the Panthers' wins over Oak Ridge and Melbourne last week should bolster both squads' confidence as district tournaments loom.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 21, 2016

PREVIEW: Girls hoops squads ready for districts

District tournaments for girls basketball begin Monday, with several area teams hopeful they can advance to the regional playoffs.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 21, 2016

SIDELINES: Windermere native shines for Covenant College

Bailey Spragg named USA South Conference Rookie of the Week; Local man makes FootGolf history and more.

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Danielle Hendrix
January 20, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Derek Verhoest

Ocoee High junior won an award for his good sportsmanship during a particularly tough match against Lake Nona.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 20, 2016

GAME FILM: Olympia boys basketball tops DP for first time since 2009

Sophomores Ronaldo Segu and DeJuan Lockett combined for 51 points to lead the Titans to a 81-69 victory on the road.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 15, 2016

GAME FILM: Dr. Phillips girls soccer tops West Orange in district final, 1-0

The Panthers victory gives the program its first-ever district championship.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 15, 2016

GAME FILM: Girls weightlifting District 9 Meet

Dr. Phillips placed first while Ocoee secured a third place finish at the meet, which was held at West Orange.

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Jennifer Nesslar
January 14, 2016

West Orange goalie has many talents

West Orange’s Alec Holland has found success as goalie while participating in other sports some may consider unconventional for a soccer player.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 14, 2016

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Will Seelman

Windermere Prep junior has had a strong stretch following a pair of breakout games in late December.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 14, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Former WOHS O.C. ready for next challenge as East River head coach

After three years leading the Warriors' offense to new heights, Collin Drafts accepted his first job as a head coach.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 14, 2016

Warriors’ Jeremy Samuels recognized by FCA for leadership

The senior linebacker was named Football Player of the Year for his leadership and performance.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 13, 2016

GAME FILM: Windermere Prep edges The First Academy 64-60 in front of capacity crowd

In his first meeting against his old team, Lakers junior David Nickelberry scored a game-high 21 points to lead Windermere Prep.

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Zak Kerr
January 13, 2016

Olympia soccer: Brothers in legs

Two pairs of Olympia soccer players have played together since sixth grade, developing team chemistry and lasting friendships.

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Steven Ryzewski
January 13, 2016

Dr. Phillips tops Olympia in girls basketball, 60-41

Tiffany Tolbert poured in a career-best 29 points to lead the Panthers to victory on their home floor Jan. 12.

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