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By Steven Ryzewski
July 30, 2016

Athlete of the Week - West Orange Times & Observer: Jaiden Muramatsu

Jaiden Muramatsu, a swimmer for the SouthWest Stars swim team, qualified for the Canadian Age Group Championships.

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By Steven Ryzewski
July 28, 2016

Local athletic trainer, coach Lo Wood known for lending a hand

Dozens of college and professional athletes — especially football players — have received a helping hand over the years from Lo Wood, a local coach and athletic trainer who has built up his "Burn, baby, burn" brand throughout Central Florida.

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By Steven Ryzewski
July 25, 2016

Back-to-back: Windermere Little League 12U softball wins second consecutive state championship

The Windermere Little League 12U softball team swept the competition at the state tournament in Zephyrhills this past weekend, winning the state title and advancing to the Southeast Regional in Warner Robins, Ga., for a second consecutive summer.

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By Steven Ryzewski
July 21, 2016

Remarkable run highlights DPLL softball rebound

The 10U All-Star team’s run to the state tournament has been emblematic of the program’s overall growth after hitting a low-point a few years ago.

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By Steven Ryzewski
July 21, 2016

Athlete of the Week - West Orange Times & Observer: Austin Clements

Austin Clements helps lead Ocoee High’s WABA summer travel team to a Summer Slam win.

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Athlete of the Week

By Steven Ryzewski
July 21, 2016

Athlete of the Week - Windermere Observer: Will Ross

Will Ross delivered an impressive pitching performance in the Windermere Little League 12U National All-Star team’s district championship win.

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Athlete of the Week

By Steven Ryzewski
July 18, 2016

Three's Company! Trio of Windermere Little League teams punch ticket to state

All three Section 5 Tournaments that took place at Lake Mary Little League this past weekend — 12U and 14U baseball and 12U softball — were won by teams from Windermere Little League.

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By Steven Ryzewski
July 18, 2016

Athlete of the Week - West Orange Times & Observer: Tyler Meehan

Tyler Meehan led Winter Garden Little League’s 14U All-Star team to second place in the district.

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Athlete of the Week

By Steven Ryzewski
July 18, 2016

SouthWest Stars duo tops competition at meet

Along the way to finishing atop their age group, SouthWest Stars Ella Klyce and Nicholas “Nico” Cecchi set team and meet records at the Florida International Invitational in Plantation.

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By Steven Ryzewski
July 18, 2016

Athlete of the Week - Windermere Observer: Logan Wirt

Logan Wirt helped lead Dr. Phillips Little League’s 11U All-Star team to a district title.

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Athlete of the Week

By 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.