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Harmony High alum and Texas Rangers minor leaguer Caden Scarborough’s ascent to the big leagues took another major leap forward this week when it was announced that he will represent the American League and the Texas Rangers in the 2026 Futures All-Star Game on Sunday, July 12 at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park.

Harmony High alum and Texas Rangers minor leaguer Caden Scarborough’s ascent to the big leagues took another major leap forward this week when it was announced that he will represent the American League and the Texas Rangers in the 2026 Futures All-Star Game on Sunday, July 12 at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park.

Harmony High's Caden Scarborough selected for MLB Futures Game

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Harmony High alum and Texas Rangers minor leaguer Caden Scarborough’s ascent to the big leagues took another major leap forward this week when it was announced that he will represent the American League and the Texas Rangers in the 2026 Futures All-Star Game.
Kissimmee’s Soccer Club claimed the UPSL Florida Central Conference title and won its first spring playoff game Sunday. (Photo/Kissimmee Soccer Club)

Kissimmee’s Soccer Club claimed the UPSL Florida Central Conference title and won its first spring playoff game Sunday. (Photo/Kissimmee Soccer Club)

Kissimmee SC takes win in first UPSL playoff game after clinching division title

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Kissimmee Soccer Club, an entry in the United Premier Soccer League, recently wrapped up the UPSL spring season, and claimed the Florida Central title with a 12-0-2 record in which the club surrendered just six goals.
Harmony High boys soccer team's fortunes changed at midseason when transfer Alejandro Echevarria was cleared to play and sparked the Longhorns.

Harmony High boys soccer team's fortunes changed at midseason when transfer Alejandro Echevarria was cleared to play and sparked the Longhorns.

ALL-COUNTY SOCCER: Alejandro Echevarria’s addition kick-started Harmony’s season

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Harmony’s soccer season did not start off well. Through eight games, the Longhorns were 1-5-2 and struggling to find any type of rhythm.That changed dramatically when transfer Alejandro Echevarria was cleared to play on Dec. 12 against Poinciana.
Osceola’s Jordan Mason (2), left, and Luke McCrimon (1), right, conclude a decade-plus run playing together by being named the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Basketball Co-Players of the Year. (Photos/ Taylor McFee)

Osceola’s Jordan Mason (2), left, and Luke McCrimon (1), right, conclude a decade-plus run playing together by being named the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Basketball Co-Players of the Year. (Photos/ Taylor McFee)

ALL-COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL — Mason, McCrimon led Kowboys

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, June 18, 2026
They have worn the same uniforms since they were five years old. They played on the same kindergarten team, the same youth teams, the same middle school teams, the same AAU team and for the same high school.Along the way they have won and won a lot.
Harmony High's flag football team played in the Class 4A state semifinals last season. Based on their ranking, the Longhorns would have been eligible for a new Open Division approved by the FHSAA had it been in place in 2026. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Harmony High's flag football team played in the Class 4A state semifinals last season. Based on their ranking, the Longhorns would have been eligible for a new Open Division approved by the FHSAA had it been in place in 2026. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

FHSAA institutes Open Division for elite state teams in 10 sports

J. Daniel Pearson
Monday, June 15, 2026
A definitive answer to the age-old question of who truly has the best high school football team in the state may actually be settled this year, as the Florida High School Athletic Association announced a new Open Division this past week.
New Gateway High Coach Ramses Kelly has experience coaching and both the high school and foreign professional level. (Submitted Photo)

New Gateway High Coach Ramses Kelly has experience coaching and both the high school and foreign professional level. (Submitted Photo)

Ramses Kelly takes over GHS girls hoops

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Gateway High girls basketball program will look to continue its successful ways going forward as Ramses Kelly has been named the Panthers’ head coach.
Included in Gateway point guard Alyssa Marino’s four-year Panther varsity career is two trips to the Class 5A Final Four, 1,427 career points and a county-record 675 assists.

Included in Gateway point guard Alyssa Marino’s four-year Panther varsity career is two trips to the Class 5A Final Four, 1,427 career points and a county-record 675 assists.

ALL-COUNTY GIRLS BASKETBALL — Marino, Panthers dominated county, district, region

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Last season was historic for the Gateway Lady Panthers basketball team. Not only did it set a school record with 26 wins, but the team made a deep postseason run leading to a second trip to the Class 5A Final Four in four years.
The Kissimmee Youth Baseball U-18 All Star Team is set to head to Lake City this week for the Florida State Babe Ruth state baseball tournament. (Submitted Photo)

The Kissimmee Youth Baseball U-18 All Star Team is set to head to Lake City this week for the Florida State Babe Ruth state baseball tournament. (Submitted Photo)

Team of local All-Stars headed to Babe Ruth State baseball tournament; bid to World Series on the line

Staff Report
Sunday, June 7, 2026
The Kissimmee Youth Baseball U-18 All Star Team is set to head to Lake City this week for the Florida State Babe Ruth state baseball tournament. Winning there will mean a trip to the Regionals in mid-July, with a berth in the Babe Ruth World Series in Branson, Missouri on the line.
Players from the Loco Coconuts and Party Animals gathered to pray before Friday’s Banana Ball game. (Photo/ Taylor McFee)

Players from the Loco Coconuts and Party Animals gathered to pray before Friday’s Banana Ball game. (Photo/ Taylor McFee)

Bananas Foster—faith on the field through baseball

Robert Pincus
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Hours before the wholesome family environment of Banana Ball took over ESPN Disney’s Wide World of Sports for two sold-out shows this weekend, the Washington Nationals’ director of communications was fired for blackballing pitcher Trevor Williams from social promotions due to his religious beliefs.
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