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The Dr. Phillips boys basketball team dominated on its way to an 83-67 win over Evans Thursday, Jan. 21, thanks to another big night from Denzel Aberdeen — who had 25 points in the win for the Panthers. Teammate Riley Kugel added 16 points.
1. In Windermere Prep’s 72-48 win in boys basketball over Seffner Christian Saturday, Jan. 23, senior guard Zavien Williams scored 14 points in a game in which he also scored the 1,000th point of his successful high school career. In the win for the Lakers, Jayden Williams also added 19 points, while Drew Kousaie picked up 14 points.
2. A busy weekend saw competitive cheer teams from around the Observer coverage area take to the mat during the FHSAA state championships Friday, Jan. 22, and Saturday, Jan. 23, in Lakeland at the RP Funding Center. In Class 1A, Foundation Academy finished runner-up for the second consecutive year in the medium division (non-tumbling), while Windermere Prep finished fourth in the small division finals. In Class 2A, Ocoee finished fourth in the small division (non-tumbling), West Orange finished fourth in the large division (varsity), and Windermere finished sixth in the small division.