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Steven Ryzewski
February 21, 2017

Storm Select boosts recruiting prospects for local girls lacrosse players-- Observer Preps

In just a few years, the Storm Select Girls Lacrosse program has grown from a single rec league team to a powerhouse in Central Florida and beyond — much to the benefit of local varsity players for Dr. Phillips, West Orange, Ocoee and The First Academy.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 21, 2017

Remaining boys hoops teams ready for second round action — Observer Preps

TFA, Windermere Prep, Dr. Phillips and Wekiva will all take the floor Feb. 21 in the second round of their respective playoff classifications, with CFCA set to play its regional final game Feb. 24.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 17, 2017

Super Six: Dedicated senior class leads Olympia girls water polo to elite level -- Observer Preps

Six seniors on the Olympia Titans girls water polo team have played year-round together since they were freshmen. For their final act, last year's state runners-up have their sights set on winning one more match.

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By Chris Mayer | Contributor
February 16, 2017

Basketball: Late run propels Wekiva past University in regional quarterfinals -- Observer Preps

Paul Reed's 11 points in the fourth quarter and a late 10-run helped elevate the Mustangs to a 63-55 playoff victory.

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By Nate Marrero | Contributor
February 16, 2017

Basketball: Ocoee can't keep pace late with Hagerty, falls in regional quarterfinals -- Observer Preps

After tying the game 42-42 with three minutes to play, the Knights were outscored 12-4 the rest of the way.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 16, 2017

PHOTOS: TFA hoops opens new gym with win in regional semis -- Observer Preps

The Royals defeated Admiral Farragut 79-52 in the regional semifinals of the FHSAA Class 4A State Playoffs.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 16, 2017

New baseball coach has high hopes for Foundation Academy -- Observer Preps

Derreck Santiago believes his program can carve out a niche in the baseball hotbed that is Central Florida.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 16, 2017

Sports Spotlight - West Orange Times & Observer: Ernst Attilus

Ocoee senior wrestler Ernst Attilus snagged first place at the Metro West Conference Meet Feb. 8.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 14, 2017

Girls hoops: Emmy James' big night helps Mustangs past Warriors in playoffs -- Observer Preps

The freshman for Wekiva scored a game-high 22 points in the regional semifinals of the Class 9A State Playoffs.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 14, 2017

Sideline Scene: Local standouts navigated chaotic road to Signing Day -- Observer Preps

When the college football coaching landscape changes, high school athletes are sometimes left in limbo — an experience Ocoee's Dorian Jones and Dr. Phillips' D.J. Charles encountered and overcame.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 13, 2017

Dr. Phillips girls wrestling wins state championship -- Observer Preps

Two individual state champions, two runners-up and five additional placers helped propel the Panthers to the top of the mountain, besting 80 teams from around the state.

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Observer Staff
February 11, 2017

Ocoee boys hoops celebrates program's first district title -- Observer Preps

The Knights topped East Ridge 59-53 to earn the title and a home playoff game next week.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 9, 2017

Ocoee High senior weightlifter sets state record, national benchmark -- Observer Preps

Ocoee High senior Victoria Jefferson won her second individual state championship in girls weightlifting Feb. 2. Her bench press of 305 pounds set an FHSAA and national record, and her combined lift of 510 pounds tied a state record.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 9, 2017

Boys hoops: West Orange survives Evans' late rally to advance to district final -- Observer Preps

A 22-5 run by the Trojans tied the game at 58-58 with a little over a minute to play, but the Warriors were able to knock down seven crucial free throws to earn the 65-63 win and earn a playoff berth.

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Steven Ryzewski
February 6, 2017

Montes, senior captains lead way for West Orange wrestling -- Observer Preps

A young roster for the Warriors has compiled a 13-5 record in dual meets, thanks in part to strong senior leadership from captains Tyler Montes, Hagen Salickram and Christopher Villafane.

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