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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.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 7, 2016

Water polo: Olympia sweeps district championships

For the first time, the Titans' boys and girls water polo teams won a district championship on the same day.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 5, 2016

Baseball: CFCA flying high after win at OCP

The extra-inning, 2-1 victory over the first-place Warriors has the Eagles firmly in second place in District 2A-4.

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Jennifer Nesslar
April 5, 2016

Archery takes root at Windermere Prep

At Windermere Preparatory School, archery has grown in popularity.

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Steven Ryzewski
April 1, 2016

Springs sports set to head up with district tournaments

District tournaments for lacrosse and water polo begin April 4.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 25, 2016

Fast friends: Alvin Bryant Jr. and Alahni Wood lead Dr. Phillips boys, girls track teams

Both seniors have drawn interest from high-level college programs, but are currently focused on the road to the FHSAA State Finals this spring.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 25, 2016

SIDELINE SCENE: Orlando, Daytona Beach bid on FHSAA Football Finals

Championships will remain in Central Florida, though bidding venues offer different upsides.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 25, 2016

Spring Break Baseball: Day four recap

Area teams go 0-for-3, including two heartbreaking defeats on walk-off hit-by-pitches.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 22, 2016

Baseball: Spring break day two report

West Orange and Dr. Phillips each opened play in the Central Florida Spring Break Slam with a win March 21.

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Steven Ryzewski
March 21, 2016

Local alumni get in on hoops 'Madness'

A look at basketball alumni from West and Southwest Orange who played in the NCAA Tournament and/or had strong season with their respective college programs.