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Marinos moving on — while Gateway point Alyssa Marino graduates and moves on to play at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, her dad and coach Justin Marino announced Monday he too is stepping away from the Panthers program. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Marinos moving on — while Gateway point Alyssa Marino graduates and moves on to play at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, her dad and coach Justin Marino announced Monday he too is stepping away from the Panthers program. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Hanging up his whistle — Justin Marino stepping down from Gateway girls hoops

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
After 169 wins, two Final Four appearances, and a trophy case full of Orange Belt Conference, district and regional championships in the Gateway High gym,  girls’ basketball coach Justin Marino is stepping away from the Panthers program.
A two-run triple by Harmony's Angel Medina, shown here in the District 7A-9 championship game, was the big blow in third inning of a 6-5 regional playoff victory Friday over St. Cloud. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

A two-run triple by Harmony's Angel Medina, shown here in the District 7A-9 championship game, was the big blow in third inning of a 6-5 regional playoff victory Friday over St. Cloud. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Another April baseball win for Harmony

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Of late, April features two inevitables: taxes are due, and Harmony plays into the regional baseball semifinals.For the third year in a row, the Longhorns won their opening Class 7A playoff game thanks to a five-run third inning that held up Friday in beating arch-rival St. Cloud, 6-5.
Despite early struggles, the Harmony Longhorns claimed another district flag football championship Thursday at Celebration High. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

Despite early struggles, the Harmony Longhorns claimed another district flag football championship Thursday at Celebration High. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

Harmony, Gateway find district flag football titles at the end of the road

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, April 24, 2026
Osceola County has a pair of road-warrior district champion flag football teams.At Celebration, freshman Ivy Munns threw four touchdown passes as Harmony overcame a slow start and won the District 4A-10 title, 26-13 over the host Storm.
Harmony’s Nathan Lyttle was in command of the Class 3A 120-bracket all the way until the championship match. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Harmony’s Nathan Lyttle was in command of the Class 3A 120-bracket all the way until the championship match. (Photo/Katie Williams)

ALL-COUNTY WRESTLING — Harmony’s Nathan Lyttle tops again

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, April 24, 2026
Although he came up just short of his ultimate goal of a second straight FHSAA state championship, Harmony’s Nathan Lyttle was the most dominating wrestler in the county, and for the second consecutive year the Osceola News-Gazette Wrestler of the Year.
After delivering a two-run double in the fourth, Harmony’s Ashton Fayne tacks on another Longhorn run beating a throw to the plate in the home team’s 8-2 District 7A-9 win Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

After delivering a two-run double in the fourth, Harmony’s Ashton Fayne tacks on another Longhorn run beating a throw to the plate in the home team’s 8-2 District 7A-9 win Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

‘Hello my friend, we meet again’— rivals clash for 4th time

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Harmony broke open a scoreless tie in the fourth inning with six unearned runs to beat St. Cloud, 8-2, in the District 7A-9 championship baseball game Friday at the Mike Fields Complex.
Gateway High distance runner Anderson Olea and St. Cloud High golfer Karolyna Adams were named the 2025 Arrington Athletes of the Year. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Gateway High distance runner Anderson Olea and St. Cloud High golfer Karolyna Adams were named the 2025 Arrington Athletes of the Year. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Congratulations to Arrington’s Athletes of the Year!

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Congratulations to Arrington’s Athletes of the Week winners Anderson Olea of Gateway High School and Karolyna Adams of St. Cloud High School.
Orlando City's Martin Ojeda reacts to scoring a goal in the Lions' 4-1 win Wednesday over Charlotte. The team is right back on the pitch Saturday at D.C. United. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Orlando City's Martin Ojeda reacts to scoring a goal in the Lions' 4-1 win Wednesday over Charlotte. The team is right back on the pitch Saturday at D.C. United. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Orlando City heads to D.C. after stunning upset win

Mario Casamalhuapa
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Orlando City Soccer heads to the nation's capitol for a Saturday night showdown with D.C. United at 7:30 p.m. that you can watch on Apple TV.Tonight follows an amazing effort Wednesday at Iner&Co Stadium.
Ryan Buhain takes over the Osceola High boys basketball program after serving under longtime coach Steve Mason as an assistant. (Submitted Photo)

Ryan Buhain takes over the Osceola High boys basketball program after serving under longtime coach Steve Mason as an assistant. (Submitted Photo)

Kowboys turn boys hoops program over to Ryan Buhain

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The future of Osceola High boys basketball is now in the hands of Coach Ryan Buhain, the Kowboys program announced this week— but he has been a part of its past.Buhain, 36, has worked with many of OHS’ players as they grew up through his training company, 2 Hands Basketball.
Eduard Atuesta's frustrations at drawing a yellow card mimic Orlando City's during 1-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo Saturday. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Eduard Atuesta's frustrations at drawing a yellow card mimic Orlando City's during 1-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo Saturday. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Houston Dynamo silence Inter&Co Stadium, 1-0, as Orlando City's woes deepen

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Héctor Herrera needed one moment. Orlando City SC needed just one goal. Only one team got what it came for Saturday night at Inter&Co Stadium.Herrera's 75th-minute left-footed finish off a quick counter-attack gave Houston Dynamo FC a 1-0 victory, dropping the Lions to 1-1-5 on the MLS season.
After delivering a two-run double in the fourth, Harmony's Ashton Fayne tacks on another Longhorn run beating a throw to the plate in the home team's 8-2 District 7A-9 win Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

After delivering a two-run double in the fourth, Harmony's Ashton Fayne tacks on another Longhorn run beating a throw to the plate in the home team's 8-2 District 7A-9 win Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

DISTRICT CHAMPS: It was Fri-yay for Longhorns baseball, Lady Kowboys track

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Harmony broke open a scoreless tie in the fourth inning with six unearned runs to beat St. Cloud, 8-2, in the District 7A-9 championship baseball game Friday at the Mike Fields Complex.The Longhorns (15-10) are now guaranteed a spot in the regional playoffs when the brackets are released Monday. St.
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