Hoop dreams still alive

The Lions (18-7) were set to face The First Academy (16-9) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 — after press time — during one of the two Class 3A, District 6 semifinal games.

HORIZON BOYS

The Basics

AGE: 16

SPORT: Wrestling MOVE: The Knee Drop

GRADE: 11

SCHOOL: Windermere High tling is so diet-controlling, I like to find healthy ways to make food that tastes good.

What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to get my homework out of the way and talk to friends or try to find ways to relax: reading or play video games.

What are three things you would to a deserted island?

A fire starter, because you always need to be able to maybe boiled water for potable water or to keep yourself warm. A tarp for shelter, protection for the rain or even to collect rain water, and then rope maybe as a fire starter or to hang things up.

What’s your favorite movie?

“Ready Player 1.” I like a lot of pop culture, so that movie brought in video games and movies from all over and put it into one big film.

Who’s your favorite superhero? Swamp Thing. ... It’s cool to see how he connects to nature but also, even though he is an anti-hero, he tries to do good for nature and also humanity.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?

Probably super intelligence because, if you are strong or fast, without the intelligence on how to use it, then it’s useless.So, if I was smart, I could just make myself strong or make myself faster.

What are three places you’d like to visit? Why?

Australia, to see the different wildlife because I’m very big into wildlife. I would also like to see New Zealand for its grassy hills and its ocean tides. And then, probably, maybe Greece because of its rich history.

If you could go back in time to a specific period of history, which one would it be and why? I think I would go back to the 1980s, for the atmosphere and the movies that were coming out back at the time — (like) “Back to the Future.”

What color would you say represents you? I would say maroon, which is my favorite, because I know it’s very dark but it has the aspect of red, that way I have a good balance between compassion and also leadership when I need it.

If you could be an animal for a day, which one would you be and why?

A hawk — that way I can experience flying and also experience its speed and haunting capabilities.

Where would you like to go to college?

Notre Dame or maybe the University of Central Florida.

— ANDREA MUJICA

The Horizon High School boys basketball team (1-24) was scheduled to battle Lake Minneola (15-9) at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 — after press time — during one of the Class 6A, District 6 semifinal games.

GIRLS

The Horizon High School girls basketball team (16-11) continues its pursuit for a state championship title as the Lady Hawks are set to face Viera High School (21-4) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, during one of the Class 6A, Region 2 quarterfinal games.

LEGACY CHARTER BOYS

The Legacy Charter boys varsity basketball team continues its quest to become the 2023 FHSAA Class 2A, District 8 champion. With a 15-6 overall season record, the Eagles were scheduled to host City of Life Christian Academy (13-7) during one of the districts semifinal games at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, after press time.

OCOEE

GIRLS

The Ocoee High School girls varsity basketball team became the 2023 FHSAA Class 7A, District 3 champions after defeating Apopka High

School (17-9) with a score of 43-40 Friday, Feb. 3.

The girls now are set for a new quest: to bring home the Region 1 champion title and, potentially, pursue the state championship title. To do this, the Lady Knights will have to first travel to Hagerty High School (Oviedo) and face the Lady Huskies during one of the regional quarterfinals.

OLYMPIA

BOYS

The Olympia High School boys varsity basketball team culminated its 2022-23 regular season play with a 23-2 overall record and a 2-0 district record.

The Titans fell to Victory Christian Academy 56-53 during their last game of the regular season Saturday, Feb. 4. As the No. 1 seed in the district, the boys advanced to post-season play and are now waiting for the district tournament brackets to be released.

THE FIRST ACADEMY

BOYS

TFA boys varsity basketball team still is standing in the pursuit for a district championship title.

To become the 2023 FHSAA Class 3A, District 6 champions, however, the Royals (16-9) were first set to play against Foundation Academy at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, after press time, during one of the semifinal games.

GIRLS

The First Academy girls varsity basketball team became the 2023 FHSAA Class 3A, District 6 champions after defeating Windermere Prep 52-43 Friday, Feb. 3.

The Lady Royals are now set to travel to Seffner Christian to play the Crusaders at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, during one of the Region 2 quarterfinal games.

WEST ORANGE BOYS

The West Orange High School boys varsity basketball team (7-17) remains in the battle for the Class 7A, District 5 title despite losing against the Ocoee Knights 68-61 Friday, Feb. 3.

The Warriors were set to face Cypress Creek (13-12) at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Olympia High School — after press time — for one of the quarterfinal games.

GIRLS

The West Orange High School girls varsity basketball team still continues its pursuit for a state championship title.

The Lady Warriors are set to face Palm Beach Gardens High School at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, during one of the Class 7A, District 5 Region 2 quarterfinal games.

Windermere Prep Girls

The Windermere Prep girls varsity basketball team (17-8) fell short of becoming the 2023 FHSAA Class 3A, District 6 champions after losing against The First Academy 5243 Friday, Feb. 3, during the district championship game.

Despite the loss, the Lady Lakers are set to face Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy (20-4) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, during one of the Region 2 quarterfinal games.