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Osceola High will need contributions through the air from senior quarterback Amaree Rutland (with ball) in order to defeat South Lake in the playoffs Friday, Kowboys coaches say. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Osceola High will need contributions through the air from senior quarterback Amaree Rutland (with ball) in order to defeat South Lake in the playoffs Friday, Kowboys coaches say. (Photo/Katie Williams)

REGIONAL SEMIFINALS — Coach: Kowboys need to ‘Lay everything on the line’

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
For Osceola coach Eric Pinellas, it’s a simple proposition for his banged up Kowboys football team that will travel to South Lake (10-1) Friday night in a Class 6A regional semifinal playoff game. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Former players and coaches turned out Tuesday as Osceola High honored former boys basketball coach Nate Alexander by naming its court in honor of the two-time Kowboys state champ . (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Former players and coaches turned out Tuesday as Osceola High honored former boys basketball coach Nate Alexander by naming its court in honor of the two-time Kowboys state champ . (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Kowboys win on ‘Coach Nate Court’

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
At the start of a sports season, you’re rarely looking backward.But, at Osceola High School’s gym Tuesday, on the night of the opening basketball game of the 2025-26 season, the Kowboys’ turned back the clock and honored a coach who helped author of the program’s greatest past success.
The Gateway Panthers boys cross country team will compete in its second straight Class 3A state meet. (Photo/Matt Distler)

The Gateway Panthers boys cross country team will compete in its second straight Class 3A state meet. (Photo/Matt Distler)

Panthers, Bulldogs making the run up to Tally for XC state meet

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Gateway boys cross country team will make a return trip this weekend to the Class 3A state meet, held Saturday at Apalachee State Park near Tallahassee.St.
Osceola Magic forward Alex Morales has been selected to participate in the 2025 FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifiers for Puerto Rico. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Osceola Magic forward Alex Morales has been selected to participate in the 2025 FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifiers for Puerto Rico. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Key Osceola Magic players selected for FIBA World Cup qualifiers

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Osceola Magic guard Javonte Smart and forward Alex Morales will miss the team's road games against Rio Grande Valley on Nov. 29 and Dec. 1.
Orlando Pride defender Rafaelle acrobatically clears the ball from an a shot on goal in Sunday's NWSL semifinal, a 1-0 loss to NJ/NY Gotham FC. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Orlando Pride defender Rafaelle acrobatically clears the ball from an a shot on goal in Sunday's NWSL semifinal, a 1-0 loss to NJ/NY Gotham FC. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Orlando Pride season ends with last-minute heartbreak

Mario Casamalhuapa
Monday, November 17, 2025
The defending National Women's Soccer League champions' season ended in the cruelest way possible Sunday afternoon. Jaedyn Shaw's free kick in the 97th minute gave NJ/NY Gotham FC a 1-0 victory over Orlando Pride in the NWSL semifinals, stunning a near sold-out Inter&Co Stadium into disbelief.
Two-way player Orlando Robinson, in his second game in Osceola (4-1), recorded his second double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds in Friday's historic win. (Photo/Osceola Magic)

Two-way player Orlando Robinson, in his second game in Osceola (4-1), recorded his second double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds in Friday's historic win. (Photo/Osceola Magic)

Osceola Magic split with Birmingham to close home stand

Ken Jackson
Monday, November 17, 2025
The Osceola Magic dropped their first game of the year Sunday, but it came after setting a franchise record for its largest margin of victory.The team won its fourth straight game Friday night,120-77, over the Birmingham Squadron (G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans).
Osceola quarterback Amaree Rutland hands off to Alijah Jenkins in Friday's playoff victory over Durant. Rutland scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard plunge. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Osceola quarterback Amaree Rutland hands off to Alijah Jenkins in Friday's playoff victory over Durant. Rutland scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard plunge. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Osceola survives with thrilling playoff comeback over Durant

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Thanks to a thrilling comeback, there will be at least one more Monday for the Kowboys.Quarterback Amaree Rutland scored on a one-yard plunge with 46 seconds remaining to give Osceola an improbable 20-15 Plant City Durant in a Region 7A-2 quarterfinal playoff game at Markus Paul Stadium Friday.
St. Cloud linebacker Dominic Cammarasana brings down Lake Nona quarterback Luke Ramsey in Friday's regional playoff quarterfinal. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud linebacker Dominic Cammarasana brings down Lake Nona quarterback Luke Ramsey in Friday's regional playoff quarterfinal. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Big first-half St. Cloud defensive stands not enough in playoff loss to Lake Nona

Ken Jackson
Friday, November 14, 2025
Lake Nona quarterback Luke Ramsey ran for touchdowns of 1 and 42 yards, and Charles Woodson Jr., the son of the Heisman Trophy winner, also scored via a pass and interception return as the Lions defeated St. Cloud, 29-0, in Friday's Region 7A-3 playoff quarterfinal.
The St. Cloud girls team claimed another top-10 team finish at the Class 3A state tournament Wednesday at Mission Resort. (Photo/Katie Stailing Adams)

The St. Cloud girls team claimed another top-10 team finish at the Class 3A state tournament Wednesday at Mission Resort. (Photo/Katie Stailing Adams)

Bulldogs excel on Day 2 for 6th-place state golf finish

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, November 14, 2025
The St. Cloud boys golf team shot the second-best team score of the day Wednesday to move up to a sixth place finish at the Class 3A state tournament on the El Campeon Course at Mission Inn Resort.
Colin Castleton gave the thousands of middle schoolers something to cheer about Thursday with 31 points in the Osceola Magic's 117-111 School Day win over the Mexico City Capitanes. (Photo/Osceola Magic)

Colin Castleton gave the thousands of middle schoolers something to cheer about Thursday with 31 points in the Osceola Magic's 117-111 School Day win over the Mexico City Capitanes. (Photo/Osceola Magic)

In School Day game, Osceola Magic win again

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 13, 2025
In front of a loud crowd of a couple thousand area middle schoolers, the Osceola Magic ran its record to 3-0 on the young NBA G League season with a 117-111 win over the Mexico City Capitanes in the rare 11 a.m. tipoff Thursday.
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