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Sophie Spivey (10), Mikayla Matthews (11) and Brooklyn Sippio (3), shown here in the District 7A-7 tournament, were key to the Osceola Kowboys' three-set regional playoff semifinal win at OHS Saturday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Sophie Spivey (10), Mikayla Matthews (11) and Brooklyn Sippio (3), shown here in the District 7A-7 tournament, were key to the Osceola Kowboys' three-set regional playoff semifinal win at OHS Saturday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Saturday sweep puts Osceola volleyball one win from 7A Final Four

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, October 25, 2025
It was a lot closer than the final score indicated, but Osceola’s volleyball team swept past a tall and talented Vero Beach team in straight sets (27-25, 25-19, 25-22) Saturday afternoon in a Class 7A Region 2 semifinal.
St. Cloud's Bryce Williams (5) and Zeus Howard (21) defend a pass intended for Harmony's Ethan Morton (8). (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud's Bryce Williams (5) and Zeus Howard (21) defend a pass intended for Harmony's Ethan Morton (8). (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud Soldiers on to win the Bugle, 14-7, over Harmony

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Bryce Williams caught four passes for 102 yards and a score and came away with a big second half interception to lead St. Cloud to a hard-fought 14-7 win over Harmony in the 21st playing of the Soldier City Classic.With the win, St.
Liberty linebacker Rashad Robinson brings down Poinciana quarterback Terrell Jones in Friday's Battle of the Boulevard, a 38-0 Poinciana win. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Liberty linebacker Rashad Robinson brings down Poinciana quarterback Terrell Jones in Friday's Battle of the Boulevard, a 38-0 Poinciana win. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Poinciana wins 4th straight Battle of the Boulevard, 38-0

Ken Jackson
Friday, October 24, 2025
Poinciana's seniors accomplished a great feat in Friday's Battle of the Boulevard rivalry football showdown.Those Eagles turned a series around that they had never won since it started in 2007, and claimed their fourth straight win over the Chargers, 38-0. Those seniors never lost to Liberty.
St. Cloud receiver Stacy Taylor hauls in a pass from Jeremiah Lattier in the Bulldogs district-clinching win last week. The two, and other receivers, will have to connect to find a win against rival Harmony on Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud receiver Stacy Taylor hauls in a pass from Jeremiah Lattier in the Bulldogs district-clinching win last week. The two, and other receivers, will have to connect to find a win against rival Harmony on Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

FOOOTBALL RIVALRY WEEK: Soldiers, Battles, Bugles — sounds more like Veteran’s Day

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The game has no implications for the District 7A-10 championship, but Friday’s 21st edition of the Soldier City Classic between St. Cloud (6-2, 2-0) and Harmony (4-4, 0-2) means everything to the players, coaches, alumni and fans of both schools.St.
All OBC Girls Golf Team, left to right: Abigail Murphy (SC), Maddie Burda (SC), Karolyna Adams (SC), Olivia Siegel (SC), Alexis Bissonette (H), Melanie Chapardy (H) , Mackenzie Stott (SC) , and Sophia Troncoso. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

All OBC Girls Golf Team, left to right: Abigail Murphy (SC), Maddie Burda (SC), Karolyna Adams (SC), Olivia Siegel (SC), Alexis Bissonette (H), Melanie Chapardy (H) , Mackenzie Stott (SC) , and Sophia Troncoso. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

Bulldogs sweep OBC golf team titles; Murphy, Parish individual champs

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
St. Cloud’s Abigail Murphy and Ethan Parish won individual championships and the Bulldogs continued their dominance of county golf by sweeping the Orange Belt Conference golf team championships at Royal St. Cloud.
"Hit 'em low, hit 'em high": St. Cloud linebacker Chase Gilbert (11) takes to the air and Bryce Williams (5) goes to the ground to bring down Tohopekaliga's Tre Punter in Friday's 44-21 Bulldogs win. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

"Hit 'em low, hit 'em high": St. Cloud linebacker Chase Gilbert (11) takes to the air and Bryce Williams (5) goes to the ground to bring down Tohopekaliga's Tre Punter in Friday's 44-21 Bulldogs win. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Nearly a decade in the making for St. Cloud

Staff Report
Saturday, October 18, 2025
By Taylor McFeeFor the News-GazetteThe St. Cloud Bulldogs all but locked up the District 7A-10 football championship with a convincing 44-21 win over the Tohopekaliga Tigers Friday at Tom Gannarelli Field.
To the victors go the trophy. Osceola claimed another District 7A-7 championship Thursday with a straight set win over Harmony and will now host the regional playoffs, starting Wednesday. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

To the victors go the trophy. Osceola claimed another District 7A-7 championship Thursday with a straight set win over Harmony and will now host the regional playoffs, starting Wednesday. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

Osceola sweeps to district volleyball title over Harmony

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, October 16, 2025
In match that started and ended with a thunderous spike by Cate Palmi, the Osceola Kowboys rolled to a District 7A-7 title with a convincing straight-set win over Harmony, 25-16, 25-13, 25-18 Thursday.
Last year St. Cloud upended Tohopekaliga; if that happens Friday, the Bulldogs could claim a district title for the first time since 2016. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Last year St. Cloud upended Tohopekaliga; if that happens Friday, the Bulldogs could claim a district title for the first time since 2016. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

WEEK 9, DISTRICT ON THE LINE: Toho-St. Cloud could fill the air with footballs and scoreboard with points

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
A possible offensive shootout featuring two of the best quarterbacks in the area highlights Friday’s football contests Friday.Six of the county’s eight programs will be in action against each other, with another taking on a marquee name in Central Florida.
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