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A smaller marching band takes up the stands at FFCC. Coaches, judges, students, and performers alike can be seen supporting those currently on the field.
Fantastic, Fun, Creative and Communicative: What FFCC Stands For
November 11, 2024
See You at the Pole 2024. Oviedo High School community praying for their school and area. Courtesy of Oviedo High School FCA
Students are given a community at the Flagpole
November 10, 2024
Signs line the walkway of one of the places Oviedians can cast their votes, the Seminole County Public Library.
Every Vote Counts- What Oviedo Brings to the Table in the 2024 Election
November 8, 2024
An example of the green crosswalks on Rinehart road. This is the first of many that will be constructed.
Follow the Green Brick Road
November 4, 2024
Design by Tori Baer
Locked in on House Bill 1473
October 23, 2024
Robot Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) sits with her unorthodox family, composed of fox Fink (Pedro Pascal) and gosling Brightbill (Boone Storm). The Wild Robot, which is based on a beloved children’s book by Peter Brown, came to theaters on September 27th, 2024. The story of three misfits coming together to form a community will reach your heart and your tear ducts. Photo by DreamWorks Animation
‘The Wild Robot’ is a Moving Story of Motherhood
November 13, 2024
Logo curtesy of Norwell High School
Mrs Clayton takes the science department by storm
November 7, 2024
Miranda Masoud teaches her students different locations on a map of France. Masoud is one of several new teachers at Oviedo High School this year. She has found Oviedo a very welcoming school and appreciates the strong sense of community found among her department.
Madame Masoud is Welcomed With Open Arms
October 28, 2024
The newest members of the National Honor Society stand together on the stairs outside the auditorium. Amongst them are the returning members who organized the induction themselves.
NHS is Sparking Change
October 22, 2024
Oviedo Physics Teachers are Out of This World
October 16, 2024
Taylor White, senior, hypes up the students body along with fellow cheerleaders at a Pep Rally.
“Cheer”-ful Attitude
November 20, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo’s season came to an end and Central Florida playoff recap | The Den episode 11
November 20, 2024
Anne Shuai walks down the aisle of her teammates, accompanied by her mom and sister, on her senior night swim meet.
Anne Shuai’s Journey as the Swim Team Manager
November 18, 2024
Gabriella Laudani front and center in Mane Attraction’s pep rally routine.
Gabriella Laudani: Solo Senior Season
November 18, 2024
Spencer Wainright getting ready to bowl against his opponent Seminole High School
Spencer Wainwright’s Last Ride as an Oviedo Bowler
November 15, 2024
FINNEAS, also known as Finneas O’Connell, at the iHeartRadio Awards on March 14, 2019. His most recent appearance with the debut of his sophomore record For Cryin’ Out Loud! surprised old and returning fans with catchy and climactic vocal performances. Tagged along with fun tight composition and instrumentation of his band behind him, it led to an incredible evening for new and upcoming FINNEAS fans. Courtesy of Glenn Francis
A New Album That is Singin’ out Loud!
November 19, 2024
Design by Tori Baer
An EPIC masterpiece
November 15, 2024
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga are portrayed in their roles in the new Joker movie, hinting to their relationship in the film. While their acting was once again astounding, the movie itself is debated. The sequel stripped what was good of its predecessor and left many with a bad taste. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
The Spiraling Fall of the Joker Movie
November 12, 2024
Curtesy of Game Science
GAMESCOM 2024, What lies ahead?
November 5, 2024
Eugene Levy, the host of this years Primetime Emmy Awards. Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
The 2024 Emmys: A Recap
October 18, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo’s season came to an end and Central Florida playoff recap | The Den episode 11
November 20, 2024
Lions destroy Eustis and post week 11 rankings | The Den episode 10
November 6, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo Takes The District Title Versus Evans & Post Week 10 Rankings | The Den – Episode 9
October 31, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Lions Top Ten Matchup Versus University & Post Week 9 Rankings | The Den – Episode 8
October 23, 2024
The ROAR Ep. 5 (10/21/24)
October 22, 2024
Oviedo features on FOX35 News for the 3rd year in a row, 10.4.24
Oviedo features on FOX35 News for the 3rd year in a row, 10.4.24
October 4, 2024
Homecoming Pep Rally 9.27.24
Homecoming Pep Rally 9.27.24
September 30, 2024
Jammin' it up, Oviedo Lions Jazz band takes to the stage.
Jazz and Percussion Concert
April 14, 2023
Olivia Garcia, Ashe Herod, and Victoria McGrogan pose for Chicago cast photos.
Chicago takes the stage on April 13, 2023
April 10, 2023
Going for the hit, Nolan Pedersen spikes the ball to the opponents side.
Boys Volleyball 3/29/23
April 1, 2023
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo’s season came to an end and Central Florida playoff recap | The Den episode 11
November 20, 2024
Lions destroy Eustis and post week 11 rankings | The Den episode 10
November 6, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo Takes The District Title Versus Evans & Post Week 10 Rankings | The Den – Episode 9
October 31, 2024
Design by Maddy Baczek
The Den Ep. 7 (10/16/24) – An Oviedo High School Football Podcast
October 16, 2024
The Roar Logo by Maddy Baczek
The Roar H*gerty Hate Week Edition
October 4, 2024
Skipping – Commentary
March 2, 2020
Oviedo Swimming State Championship
March 2, 2020
Videography Demo Reel – Christian Garcia
March 2, 2020
Talent Demo Reel – Savannah Rodriguez
March 2, 2020
Talent Demo Reel – Tyler Kreusch
March 2, 2020
Courtesy of Andreas Lawen by 4.0 CC
Head 2 Head: Pop-Country v. Pop-Rock
November 11, 2024
Courtesy of Eli Dominguez
Vinyls, still spinnin’ and kickin’
October 24, 2024
Image generated by DALL-E through ChatGPT
AI art and media: can the artificial substitute the human?
October 21, 2024
Oviedo defense gets set against Hagerty's offensive line in 2016 game that ends with a loss for Oviedo and a score of 17-10.
Three Guarantees in life: Death, Taxes, and a Lion’s Mayor Cup Victory
October 1, 2024
The woman is perfected
The woman is perfected
May 15, 2024
A hand composed of binary code reaches to finish the word 'picnic'. The hand represents how dictating and controlling AI has been, taking over creative aspects of many careers.
Picnic Career
January 19, 2024
An art piece that represents the author's feelings on love - as a burning forest.
Deforested
February 17, 2023
Pursuit of Love
Pursuit of Love
January 20, 2023
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Merrick DiCarolis

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter

Merrick is a Senior reporter for the sports section and this is his fourth year on staff. He plays basketball, football, and volleyball. In his free time, he likes spending time with his friends and watching sports.

 

All content by Merrick DiCarolis

Oviedo’s season came to an end and Central Florida playoff recap | The Den episode 11

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
November 20, 2024
Oviedo's captains, Brady Manning, Jerome Curry, and Nathan Tveit (left to right) line up for pre-grame coin flip against Eustis.

Lions Clinch Playoff Berth in 59-0 Rout of Eustis

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
November 12, 2024
Oviedo's offensive line talks to Coach O during game.

Oviedo Lions Bounce Back Against Evans 30-20

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
November 1, 2024

Oviedo Takes The District Title Versus Evans & Post Week 10 Rankings | The Den – Episode 9

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
October 31, 2024
Oviedo's defensive line faces off against University's offense at the October 18th game.

Lions suffer defeat at the the hands of University 23-30

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
October 25, 2024

Lions Top Ten Matchup Versus University & Post Week 9 Rankings | The Den – Episode 8

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
October 23, 2024
Oviedo Lions prepare for game against Lake Howell Silverhawks

Oviedo Lions Best Lake Howell Silverhawks 38-14

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
October 17, 2024

The Den Ep. 7 (10/16/24) – An Oviedo High School Football Podcast

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
October 16, 2024
Wekiva High School's defense prepares to face Oviedo's offensive line.

Oviedo Lions Defend Home Turf 52-27 in Division Matchup With the Wekiva Mustangs

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
October 3, 2024

The Den Ep. 6 (10/2/24) – An Oviedo High School Football Podcast

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
October 2, 2024
Oviedo defense gets set against Hagerty's offensive line in 2016 game that ends with a loss for Oviedo and a score of 17-10.

Three Guarantees in life: Death, Taxes, and a Lion’s Mayor Cup Victory

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
October 1, 2024

The Den Ep. 5 (9/25/24) – An Oviedo High School Football Podcast

Merrick DiCarolis and Caden Martz
September 25, 2024
A Pride of Lions Rally to Tackle a Loose Greyhound

Oviedo Varsity Football Secures 49-14 Win Over The Lyman Greyhounds

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
September 19, 2024

The Den Ep. 4 (9/18/24) – An Oviedo High School Football Podcast

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
September 18, 2024

[Video] The Den Ep. 3 (9/12/24)-An Oviedo High School Football Podcast

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
September 12, 2024
The Oviedo Lions run out of the tunnel before their matchup with the Patriots.

Lions Dismantle Patriots 55-0 in Week Three Clash

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
September 10, 2024

The Den Ep.2 (9/6/24)

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
September 10, 2024
The Lions defensive line gets set before a play

Oviedo Lions Bounce back in 58-0 win over the Sickle Gryphons

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
September 4, 2024
Defensive Captain Brady Manning fights off his block to secure a tackle.

Oviedo Lions fight to the end in week one loss to the Bishop Moore Hornets

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
August 30, 2024

[Video] The Den Ep.1 (08/28/24)

Merrick DiCarolis and Caden Martz
August 29, 2024
From lion to tiger: Varsity softball player Riley Fennell looks out onto the softball field. Fennell committed to Clemson University on November 8 to play NCAA Division I softball.

Leadership and legacy: softball has seven collegiate commits

Merrick DiCarolis and Riley Sanderson
May 6, 2024
Senior shooting guard, Hunter Haverkamp, takes a shot from the high post. Haverkamp logged 4 points and 2 assists during the lion's 68-40 win over the 2-1 Lake Mary Rams.

Lions Basketball Starts Off Hot

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
December 20, 2023
Senior, Trevor Francis, racing down the lane in the 100 yard breast stroke.

Weekly Wrap Up 9.30

Hunter Fuehrer, Riley Sanderson, Merrick DiCarolis, Joshua Sabbia, and James Bryant
October 10, 2023
Weekly Wrap Up 9.23

Weekly Wrap Up 9.23

Hunter Fuehrer, Merrick DiCarolis, and Joshua Sabbia
September 29, 2023
Tom Youngblood swimming in the 100 yard butterfly.

Weekly Wrap Up 9.16

Hunter Fuehrer, Merrick DiCarolis, and Joshua Sabbia
September 29, 2023
Wesley Geno rolls the bowl on September 11th at the Oviedo Bowling Lanes.

Weekly Wrap Up 9.9

Hunter Fuehrer, Riley Sanderson, Gigi Decesare, Merrick DiCarolis, Joshua Sabbia, and James Bryant
September 19, 2023
Junior, Jaylen Lewis, takes a knee before the opening kick off against Deltona.

Football Fever Returns

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
September 11, 2023
Senior, Mady Falk, finishing her race at the Winter Springs Invitational.

Weekly Wrap Up 9.2

Hunter Fuehrer, Riley Sanderson, Merrick DiCarolis, Gigi Decesare, and James Bryant
September 11, 2023
Head Coach, Jen Darty, calls a time out in the second set to make some adjustments.

Weekly Wrap Up 8.25

Hunter Fuehrer, Riley Sanderson, Joshua Sabbia, Gigi Decesare, and Merrick DiCarolis
September 1, 2023
Ben Filler leaps to the side, perfectly catching the ball in his glove.

Ben Filler is inspired by his brother

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
April 5, 2023
Trey Ridder makes a move on the field, helping out his teammates at the same time.

Trey Ridder lives his childhood dream

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
April 4, 2023
Senior Tye Hylton jogs across the field after the Lions score a touchdown.

Tye Hylton racks up college offers

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
February 22, 2023
Senior Grady King jumps past Lake Howell defenders to make a basket for the Lions.

Boys basketball begins promising season

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
January 11, 2023
Star running back, DJ Scott, runs the football past East River defenders.

Lions roar on night of celebration

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
October 24, 2022
Brady Manning, grade 10, looks across John Courier field in between plays.

Football star Brady Manning is ready to shine

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
October 14, 2022
Even through rain, football stars step up to the plate and secure the win.

Lions roar through torrential downpour

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
September 6, 2022

Boys basketball begins new season

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
December 13, 2021

Jaguars projected to a good season with new NFL drafts

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
October 8, 2021
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