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Justin Baronoff

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor

Justin Baronoff is a senior and in his third year of newspaper. He has been to the Florida Scholastic Press Association conference and the District 3 conference. He specializes in sports style writing as well as contributing to the HagertyJourn twitter through tweeting updates on sports games.

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Senior Robby Boyer playing Ballz. His high score is 1,314.

Ballz is life

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
April 24, 2017

You are sitting in class bored out of your mind. You have already checked all your social media, waiting for the bell to ring. You wish there was a new addictive game to play like Flappy Bird or Trivia...

Forward Will Faulk drives down the court against Oviedo on Thursday, Feb. 2. Faulk led the team with 22 points to defeat the Lions, 56-52.

District runner-up basketball advances to regionals

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017

Feb. 2, 2016: The varsity boys basketball team was up 67-50 through three quarters against Lake Nona in the district quarterfinals. Head coach Josh Kohn and the team were feeling confident they would advance,...

The varsity boys basketball team huddles up during a timeout against Oviedo on Thursday, Feb. 2. The team won 56-52.

Basketball roars over Oviedo

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
February 2, 2017

Last season, the varsity boys basketball team lost the first matchup against Oviedo, but won the second one. This season, it was exactly the same. On Thursday, Feb. 2, the team defeated Oviedo 56-52...

Cross country and track head cosch Jay Getty talks to the boys track team in practice on  Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Getty nominated national coach of the year

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
February 2, 2017

From coaching three-time Olympic runner Jenny Simpson to saving a man’s life from a heart attack, cross country head coach Jay Getty already has several accomplishments under his belt. He added to...

Junior Oliver Hart wrestles against the seventh ranked wrestler in the 152-pound weight class in the state for Timber Creek. The team defeated Timber Creek 41-31.

Wrestling defeats Timber Creek in Home Duel

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
January 13, 2017

Coming off of a fifth place finish out of 26 teams in the Tournament of Champions on Friday, Jan. 6 and Saturday, Jan. 7, the varsity wrestling team defeated Timber 41-31 in the Home Brawl the week...

Guard Grant Greene dribbles down court against Celebration. The team won 70-44.

Basketball storms past Celebration

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
December 16, 2016

After losing the first away game of the season to Winter Springs, 62-51, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the team had to get back on track and did just that against district opponent, Celebration. On Thursday,...

Guard Jordan Cox goes up for a layup  against Timber Creek on Friday, Dec. 2. The team won 50-47.

Basketball on inside track

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
December 14, 2016

During the off-season, head coach Josh Kohn looked at his returning core and wanted to see scoring more inside the paint, as most of the points last season came from three-pointers and mid-range jump shots. Now...

Medical Marijuana is expected to make $1.5 billion by 2020.

Medical marijuana should not have limit on medical needs

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
November 17, 2016

Even though Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election was the main story across the country on Wednesday, Nov. 9, for Florida, it was not the only thing worth talking about, as Amendment 2,...

Running back Tony Felix carries the ball in the 51-0 win against Edgewater on Friday, Oct. 28. Felix and two other running backs, Tavis Thompson and Leo Gomez, each scored a touchdown in the game.

Football finishes 9-1, advances to playoffs

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
November 7, 2016

The varsity football team is once again headed to the state playoffs after defeating District 4 opponent Edgewater, 51-0, on Friday, Oct. 28. Even though the team did not accomplish the goal of repeating...

Sophomore Geno Simmons spotted as a clown on Carrigan Avenue.

Clown threats cause chaos

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
October 13, 2016

If you have ever read the 1986 novel or seen the 1990 movie of Stephen King’s It, then you would realize that clowns never had as happy a connotation as our parents made it seem. King’s fictional idea,...

Running back Jordan Gilbert runs the ball through defenders against Oviedo on Friday, Sept. 9. The team won 17-10 with running back Tavis Thompson scoring both touchdowns.

Football defeats Oviedo, starts 3-0

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
September 22, 2016

For most coaches, defeating your rival after six years of losing would be enough to call the season a success, but for head coach Phil Ziglar, it is not even close. “I have said from day one that...

Football tames Lions for first time since 2010

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
September 10, 2016

The last time the varsity football team defeated Oviedo was on Oct. 23, 2010, when current NFL quarterback Jeff Driskel was on the team. That changed last night. On Friday, Sept. 9, the team defeated...

Senior Ryan Sarecevic gets ready to bowl against Lyman. The team won 2277-2264.

On a roll

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
September 6, 2016

Last season with former head coach Frank Kurtz, the boys bowling team went 15-1 with their only loss to Lyman on Oct. 12, 2521- 2591. However, already this season, the team defeated Lyman in their first...

Running back Tavis Thompson scores the team's second rushing touchdown in the Kickoff Classic. The team won 28-13.

Football soars past Freedom in Kickoff Classic

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
August 20, 2016

The varsity football team has not lost their Kickoff Classic preseason game in the past two years, and even though the team has some inexperienced players, that did not change last night. On Friday,...

Senior Robby Boyer leading the class of 2017 during the Oviedo football game pep rally on Sept. 11 last year. The team went on to lose 28-21.

Senior Robby Boyer born to lead student section

Justin Baronoff, Sports Editor
July 27, 2016

Ever since senior Robby Boyer watched 2014 graduate Drew Sullivan start the “rollercoaster” at pep rallies and lead the “I believe that we will win” chant at football games his freshman year, he...

Football falls to Lions in spring game

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2016

Last season, the football team won in the spring game against Lyman, 24-0. Yesterday, however, was a different outcome against a different team. On Thursday, May 19, the team lost in their spring game...

Quarterback Matt Lipari avoids a defender in the Black and Blue Scrimmage game on Friday, May 13. The blue team went on to win 17-7.
“We now feel prepared for Oviedo,” Lipari said.

Football hopes to be spring kings

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
May 20, 2016

In September, linebacker Asa Baker recorded nine tackles and a defensive player of the game award for Oviedo in their 28-21 win against Hagerty. Tomorrow, May 19, Baker, who transferred last month, suits...

Pitcher Travis Hosterman pitches in a 7-1 loss against Oviedo on Wednesday, April 6. Despite the loss, the team split the season series with Oviedo, 1-1, and remains atop the district.

Boys baseball looks to make playoff run

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2016

As the professional baseball regular season begins, the varsity baseball team’s season will start to close as they look to go deep in the playoffs, including getting past the Class 8A regional semifinals,...

Midfielder Brian Greenwood advances downfield in the 10-5 loss to Lake Brantley on Wednesday, March 9.

Boys varsity lacrosse falls to Patriots

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2016

Since its creation in 2008, the boys varsity lacrosse team has lost every contest with Lake Brantley. This trend continued on Wednesday, March 9, as the team lost 10-5. Despite the loss, midfielder...

Defender Grace Revak transitions down the field after a forced turnover in the game against Celebration. The team  went on to win 15-9.

Girls lacrosse hopes for historic season

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2016

Girls varsity lacrosse started in 2006, but the team has never made it past the district playoffs. Over the past two seasons, the team has lost in the district championship to Oviedo. Now with new coaches...

Forward Denzel Mahoney shoots a mid-range jump shot against Winter Springs. He scored nine points off of two point field goals to lead the team to a 67-56 win.

Boys basketball rallies past Winter Springs on Senior Night

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2016

Over the past three seasons, the boys varsity basketball team won each regular season finale. This trend continued when the team beat Winter Springs High School 67-56 on Friday, Jan. 29 with forward Denzel...

According to fantasyfootballcalculator.com, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was the most drafted player in fantasy football leagues. Brown finished with an average of 15 fantasy points per game.

Fantasy football flashback

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
January 21, 2016

Despite the fantasy football season being over, the real end to the season, Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers, is upon us.In 1962, fantasy football was a simple pen and paper...

Forward Zen Goodridge goes up to contest a shot in the game against Oviedo. The team lost 74-49, despite forward Will Faulk’s 18 points. The team is currently 2-3.

Basketball eyes return to states

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2015

After losing 57-56 to Wellington on a last second free throw in the 8A state championship game last season, the boys varsity basketball team tipped off the 2015-2016 regular season on Saturday, Nov. 21,...

Tapped in

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
November 23, 2015

Desire, passion, energy: these are just some of the things new wrestling coach Scotty Diaz will bring to the wrestling team this season as he replaces long-time head coach Isiah Cabal after his resignation...

Football wins districts, advances to regional playoffs

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2015

On Friday, Oct. 30, the varsity football team defeated Edgewater High School, 35-21, to win their first Class 7A District championship and earn a spot in the regional quarterfinals. “This has been...

Freshman Riley Greene pitches for his eighth grade travel team, the Oviedo Outlaws. Greene pitched the most innings and strikeouts that year and is the only Outlaw to be already committed.

Earned run

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015

For high school freshmen, the word “college” does not come to mind often. However, freshman Riley Greene’s college is already set, as he committed to the University of Florida for baseball on Thursday,...

Before reopening, co-owners Matt Armstrong and Thad Hudgens wanted to expand on their menu by offering more than just chicken tenders. They hoped this would bring back the Oviedo community and improve business overall.

A landmark restored

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2015

As 11 a.m. approached on Saturday, Sept. 5, co-owners Matt Armstrong and Thad Hudgens decided it was time to flip the sign to “open” and reopen their Oviedo Huey Magoo’s restaurant established in...

Linebacker Zachary Self gets ready to tackle a Winter Springs running back. The team’s defense has allowed less than 20 points in each of its three season openers since the Ziglar era began.

Varsity football mauls Bears in first game of season

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2015

On Friday, Sept. 4, the varsity football team beat Winter Springs, 27-17, in their first game of the regular season. “I felt good coming into the game,” head coach Phil Ziglar said. “Last week...

The lot is divided into different sections with 444 total spaces. The first digit in each number marks which section the spot is in. This helps administration get to a specific spot quickly if needed.

Parked safely

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
August 24, 2015

The days of searching for a parking spot, fighting for the best space every morning before school and getting a spot without a tag are over. The student parking lot will now have designated spots to make...

With the new attendance policy, students who receive nine unexcused absences in a class during a semester will be denied credit to that class and their parking privileges. Getty will meet with students who have surpassed the absence limit to discuss the process of revoking their parking pass in order to give the spot to the first person on the waiting list.

With the new attendance policy, students who receive nine unexcused absences in a class during a semester will be denied credit to that class and their parking privileges. Getty will meet with students...

Ted 2 was released on June 26 and scored a 46 percent out of 100 according to Rotten Tomatoes. This may be due to the fact that critics say that Seth MacFarlane has lost his way with comedic films and should stick with his animated TV series, Family Guy.

Understuffed

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
July 20, 2015

When Ted hit theaters in 2012, America’s loveable teddy bear and his best pal, John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) were unstoppable. Between the humorous jokes and action, fans could not wait for the sequel....

Football springs into season training

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2015

Spring football is back, and head coach Phil Ziglar is going into his third season with the varsity football team. After finishing 5-5 this past season, Ziglar looks forward to the changes coming for the...

Weis guy

Weis guy

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2015

While most students count down the days to summer, sophomore Zachary Weishampel will have to wait a little longer to relax, as he prepares to present his award-winning science project, titled "Digging...

“Happy Valley” anything but happy

“Happy Valley” anything but happy

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2015

The movie 22 Jump Street made me laugh uncontrollably, Avengers put me on the edge of my seat, Marley and Me brought me to tears, and Happy Valley, well let’s just say made me anything but happy. "Happy...

JV boys lax rallies past Timber Creek

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2015

On Thursday, March 5, the JV boys lacrosse team beat out of district opponent, Timber Creek, 8-4, with sophomore Ethan Geiger leading the way, scoring four times. “We played really well tonight,”...

A monthly holiday

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2015

Since its premiere in Sept. 2008, Cupcake Friday has endured with the help of tasty cupcakes and friendly volunteers. Cupcake Friday has come back year after year, proving successful by adding more...

Student deposits clothes to benefit the less fortunate.

Athletic Department fundraiser helps less fortunate

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2015

Prior to the conclusion of first semester, the Athletic Department, led by director Jay Getty, began a fundraiser by collecting clothing donations through a clothes recycling company, Ditto. Ditto...

It's a no brainer

It’s a no brainer

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2014

If you were born in the ‘90s, then you would probably know “Dumb and Dumber”. If not, you might just think the name sounds stupid. Surprisingly, the movie was hilarious for the stunts, dialogue,...

Starbucks app reinvents coffee experience

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
October 11, 2014

When waking up in the morning and craving a cup of coffee, the last thing anyone wants to do is carry a big, bulky wallet around. The Starbucks app makes buying that caramel Frappuccino you crave quick...

JV football rolls past Seminole

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2014

Wearing all pink to support breast cancer awareness, the JV football team beat Seminole High School, 19-0, on Oct. 1. “I think they played well on all phases,” head coach Rick Lias said. “I was...

Freshman football speared by Seminoles

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2014

On Oct. 1, the freshmen football team lost at home to Seminole High School 21-14 due to lack of offensive flow and poor tackling. “We need to improve on tackling,” Coach Sean Rivera said. “We’ve...

JV football tames Lions

JV football tames Lions

Justin Baronoff, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2014

On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the JV football team traveled down the road to face Oviedo High School and emerged with a 35-7 win. The team came back from a painful loss to Winter Springs High School last...

Kicking off the classic

Kicking off the classic

Taylor Ferraro and Justin Baronoff
August 28, 2014

On Friday, Aug 22 the varsity football team hoped for a stadium full of pumped up fans to kick off the season against East River High School and got exactly what they wanted, a raging Ziglar’s Zoo to...

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