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Steven Ryzewski
May 5, 2016

Spring Football 101: What to know about your favorite West, Southwest Orange football team this spring

Spring football season will culminate with games between May 13 and May 27.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 5, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Warriors sought to honor Joe Skinner with playoff win

Several members of the West Orange baseball team dedicated the Warriors' playoff game Tuesday to the memory of Joe Skinner — and they weren't alone in fondly remembering the baseball standout for Bishop Moore, either.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 3, 2016

SSAC to serve up beach volleyball as high school sport in Florida

The independent conference is partnering with the Florida Region of USA Volleyball to offer the sport to its members.

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Steven Ryzewski
May 3, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Social media can compromise college scholarship offers

Local coaches warn their athletes about dangers of social media — and remind them that college coaches are watching.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 29, 2016

FHSAA wants you to name its football state championships

"Name the Tradition" contest seeks to replace previous "Road to Orlando" campaign for the organization's football championships.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 28, 2016

Boys volleyball: Olympia tops DP 3-1 in district semifinal

The Titans will take on Bishop Moore for the District 4 Championship at 7 p.m. April 29.

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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.