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The pipers pipe and the drummers drum through the paths in the park in Winter Springs. This is one of the many sights to see at the yearly Central Florida Highland Games! There are shops, foods, games, creatures, and merriment more to see, too.
What’s New at the Central Florida Highland Games?
February 27, 2025
The culinary students representing OHS smile from underneath their tent at the Fire and Ice Chili Cook Off.
Fire and Ice: Oviedo Culinary Prepares for the County Chili Competition
February 26, 2025
Picture of the first Latina Women’s officer’s club meeting on 1/26/25. Featuring, from left to right, Amber Patterson, Carla Chavez Ramirez, Victoria Lopez-Olmedo, Amand De Jesus Negron, and Yamileishka Van Ryhn. Photo courtesy of AJ Patterson
The Beginning of the Latina Women’s Club
February 25, 2025
On Saturday. February 1st, 2025, FFCC Indoor held their first competition at Cypress Creek High School. Oviedo went up against other groups in the Winds circuit, and won second place to Oakleaf High School. Whilst not receiving first place overall, Oviedo placed first for Best Musical Performance and took home critique from professional judges; this will be used to adjust their show, setting them up for success for nationals.
Symphonies, Scales and Sandworms
February 24, 2025
Omari Jones sits on the back of the Johnson Hill Washington Heights Community Outreach truck. The Olympian wears the classic blue tracksuit and his bronze medal around his neck.
Realizing His Dream – MLK Day Celebration Celebrates What Dr. King Fought For
January 29, 2025
Some of the basic ingredients the teen bakers keep in their pantry include fats like butter, sweeteners such as sugar, flour, eggs, and flavorings to add taste.
Piece of Cake
April 18, 2025
Griesemer informs freshmen and incoming students on AP Calculus during Curriculum night. They try to link every subject covered in class with a real-world application such as physics or statistics, applying to other classes their students take.
Teacher, Sponsor, Artist, and Mother
March 11, 2025
Colin Gibbons (Future Gen's old president) and Tori Baer (Future Gen's new president) discuss plans, ideas, and more for Future Gen.
Future Gen Club is Turning a New Leaf at Oviedo High School
February 20, 2025
Carla Chavez-Ramirez Has a Dream
Carla Chavez-Ramirez Has a Dream
February 19, 2025
President Natalia Almendarez helps a fellow club member tie a bracelet for Love Week. Almendarez believes in community and assuring everyone feels like a part of the school. "I really like the message that [BSU] stood by and I wanted to be a part of it," Almendarez said
Beyond Color: Black Student Union Leaders Welcome all With Open Arms
February 10, 2025
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
April 14, 2025
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
April 14, 2025
Senior Joshua Sabbia shoots in on the Hagerty wrestlers leg.
Tiny but Mighty
March 6, 2025
Junior Aiden Demeglio leaping over the bar in the high jump. Demeglio arches his back to clear in narrow margins.
Track and Field: More Than Just Running
March 3, 2025
Senior Weightlifter Owen Sommerfeldt getting ready to finish his clean and jerk rep.
Oviedo Lions Boy’s Weightlifting Team Has High Expectations
February 20, 2025
Theatrical poster of the Snow White remake. Courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Disney’s Underrated Remake of Their Greatest Animation
April 25, 2025
Catchy riffs and hooks beautifully juxtapose the dejected tone of the songs in a way that parallels the gloom of a death-like figure surrounded by the awe of a sunset-cast ocean. Yet, these contrasts work seamlessly together. It is an album fans may find solace in, especially for the poetic ambiguity of the songs’ texts. Courtesy of Fantasy Records
L.S. Dunes: a “Violet” sea rocks the boat
April 18, 2025
Oscar nominations have been revealed, and the race is in its final stretch. Some movies didn’t quite get fully recognized (or recognized at all) this year. However, some may have been unjustly rejected. Which movies missed the mark? Design by Mallory Denis.
The Five Biggest Snubs of This Year’s Oscar Nominations
February 17, 2025
NetEase Games/Marvel Games Caption: An official poster for Marvel Rivals showing Magneto, Thor, Magik, Penni Parker, Rocket Raccoon, Black Panther, and Iron Man battling, showing off their in-game abilities.
Sensational or Sardonic—is it Worth the Hype?
February 11, 2025
Courtesy of Union Square & Co
Bingsu for Two: A Story Worth Melting For
February 6, 2025
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
April 14, 2025
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
April 14, 2025
Design by Maddy Baczek
NBA First Round Mock Draft | The Den Ep.18
April 9, 2025
The Roar Logo by Maddy Baczek
The Roar episode 10: Florida Scholastic Press Association Edition (04/03/25)
April 3, 2025
Design by Maddy Baczek
Boys Volleyball Captain Interview | The Den Ep. 17
March 13, 2025
Newspaper
Last one, funny one!
February 12, 2025
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
The Roar Logo by Maddy Baczek
The ROAR Ep. 9 (2/6/25)
February 7, 2025
Design by Maddy Baczek
Oviedo’s season came to an end and Central Florida playoff recap | The Den episode 11
November 20, 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
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
Boys varsity volleyball falls to rival Hagerty 3-2.
April 14, 2025
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
Oviedo baseball hosts Autism Awareness Night; falls to Lake Mary 4-3.
April 14, 2025
Skipping – Commentary
March 2, 2020
Oviedo Swimming State Championship
March 2, 2020
Videography Demo Reel – Christian Garcia
March 2, 2020
Couteosy of Netflix
The Story of the 6888 Battalion Finally Gets Cinematic Treatment: But Does it Deliver?
February 28, 2025
A young couple holds hands and walks together. Teen couples often walk in between classes with each other to share more moments with one another. Design Courtesy of Carla Chavez Ramirez
All You Need is Love
February 14, 2025
Standing tall in front of the vicious sun, a snowman brings winter weather and cold-weathered joy. Rather than melting outside, the snowman and Floridians are able to enjoy the cold weather and its relief from the heat.
Head 2 Head: Winter vs. Summer
February 13, 2025
Which lesser known holiday shall place the highest? There are numerous holidays that you may not even know about or recognize that take place in December. Some are less obscure than others, but at the end of the day, they are all overshadowed by the much more popular December holidays. Design Courtesy of Cooper Garvey
An Informal Ranking of Lesser-Known December Holidays
January 10, 2025
Courtesy of Carla Chavez Ramirez
Head 2 Head: When Should you Decorate for Christmas?
January 9, 2025
Angel Wings
Angel Wings
January 14, 2025
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 Boy’s Soccer Defenders Interview | The Den Ep. 15

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
February 12, 2025
Cam Bryant dunks basketball2 against St. Cloud.

Oviedo Basketball Stumbles After Four Straight Wins

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
January 31, 2025

Interview With Oviedo Wrestling Captains | The Den Ep. 14

Merrick DiCarolis and Caden Martz
January 29, 2025

Interview with Oviedo’s Girls Soccer stars | The Den Ep. 13

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
January 22, 2025
A pack of Lions cheers from the bench.

Lion’s Basketball Fails to Meet High Pre-season Expectations

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
January 16, 2025

Central Florida Recruit’s Commitment Flips and Sticks Along with a Playoff Recap | The Den episode 12

Caden Martz and Merrick DiCarolis
December 11, 2024
Boys basketball prepares for hardest season yet with morning practices.

Boy’s Basketball Ramps Up For Second Year Under Head Coach Ian Young

Merrick DiCarolis, Multi-media Reporter
December 5, 2024

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

Lions destroy Eustis and post week 11 rankings | The Den episode 10

Merrick DiCarolis and Caden Martz
November 6, 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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