- September 6, 2024
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1. In West Orange football’s 34-34 tie against Bishop Moore in its preseason Kickoff Classic Friday, Aug. 16, quarterback Julian Calvez scorched the Hornets’ defense for 274 passing yards and three touchdowns. Two of those touchdowns, and 137 of those yards, were brought in by Jaylon Carlies on six catches. On the ground, Calvez rushed for 90 yards on 12 carries with two more touchdowns.
2. In Foundation Academy’s 17-14 victory over Orlando Christian Prep at its preseason Kickoff Classic Friday, Aug. 16, Lions quarterback Henry Austad tossed for 237 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Danny Stutsman had eight catches for 194 yards and one touchdown, while Charles Vickers also snagged a touchdown for himself. On defense, Bryan Thomas recorded three sacks, while Ethan Terrell had two sacks and Michael Lemieux Bott and Stutsman led the way with 10 tackles a piece.
3. The Foundation Academy volleyball team had a strong preseason tournament Saturday, Aug. 17, as the Lions went 2-0 with wins over Victory Christian School and Legacy Charter. The Lions swept VCS 25-7 in the first set before taking the second set 25-15, following up the win with a closer contest against Legacy. Foundation won the first set 25-21 and the second by a score of 25-22.
4. Local schools are readying for the upcoming volleyball season over the next two weeks. Legacy Charter started its season Monday, Aug. 19, while CFCA, Foundation and West Orange each took to the court Tuesday, Aug. 20. Ocoee volleyball will finally kick off its regular season against Apopka Monday, Aug. 26.
5. Last week, Adrian Garcia-Flores — a member of the SouthWest Swimming STARS swim team — brought home the gold medal in the 12- to 13-year-old boys 100 breaststroke event at the Venezuela Age Group National Championships.