Orange Observer: High 5 — Thursday, March 25

1. Olympia baseball won in dominating fashion during a 16-0, mercy rule-shortened win over Barron Collier during the Florida League High School Invitational at Sanford Memorial Stadium and Boombah Sports Complex Friday, March 19. In the win, Mason Wilson led the way for the Titans as he went 3-for-3 with a double and five RBIs.
 

2. The West Orange baseball team recorded an 11-5 win over the Christian Academy of Knoxville over spring break during the Florida League High School Invitational at Sanford Memorial Stadium and Boombah Sports Complex Thursday, March 18. In the win, AJ Goytia went 3-for-3 with a run and three RBIs for the Warriors. Max McClusky and Justin Frias each added a hit and two RBIs.
 

3. In Windermere Prep softball’s 20-1 thrashing of Lake Highland Prep Thursday, March 18, Zoie Pistel led the way as she went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, two runs scored and four RBIs. Teammates Ariana Lara (2-for-3, including two walks and four runs scored) and Madison Carr (double, four RBIs) also had big outings.
 

4. A double-header sweep for TFA over Montgomery Bell (Tennessee) on the baseball diamond included big days for several Royals Wednesday, March 17. In Game 1 — a 13-3 victory — Ben Barrett went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBIs, as Riley Parker went 2-for-3 with an RBI. In Game 2 — a 5-0 win — Harrison Miller pitched five shutout innings of ball, striking out five batters and giving up just one hit. Greg Pettay added a double, triple and run scored.
 

5. Despite Ocoee boys water polo’s 4-3 loss at the hands of Bishop Moore Wednesday, March 17, Zachary McIntosh had a productive outing as he scored two of the Knights’ three goals on the night.