Panthers fall

Orange City University overcame a 13-0 deficit to beat Gateway, 20-13, Thursday in a non-district football game.

Chase Smith returned a fumble for a first period touchdown, and Zach Smith ran 68 yards later in the first quarter for Gateway.

The Panthers had a 90-yard interception return nullified by a penalty.

Gateway slipped to 2-1 and hosts St. Cloud next week for its district opener.

OBC volleyball

The Orange Belt Conference volleyball championship is at stake Tuesday when St. Cloud visits Harmony at 7 p.m.

St. Cloud defeated Osceola, 3-1, Wednesday to up its conference record to 5-0. A victory at Harmony, the two-time conference champion, would give St. Cloud the champonship. Harmony also is unbeaten at 5-0 and 3-0 in the conference. The game also counts in the 7A-6 district standings.

Clark Challenge

The third annual Chandler Clark Challenge golf tournament will be held Sept. 29 at Royal St. Cloud Golf Club at 8 a.m.

Proceeds benefit Chandlers Legacy Inc., which provides scholarships to local high school students and promotes awareness of teen violence.

The $60 fee includes lunch and a gift bag. Pre-register by Sept. 22. Walk ups accepted if space is available. For more information email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

National volleyball

Volunteers are needed for the NCCAA National Women’s Volleyball Championship scheduled Nov. 8-10 at the Kissimmee Civic Center.

Florida Christian College is hosting the event.

Anyone interested in volunteering may contact FCC Athletic Director Tom Phillips at 407-569-1343.

Day of Play

The City of Kissimmee Parks, Recreation & Public Facilities Department is participating in Nickleodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play today by offering a free Tennis Play Day.

The USTA in association with MG Tennis will supervise the event at the Oak Street Park Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants from age 6 to 10 are welcome.

Osc. Senior Softball

Osceola Senior Softball welcomes players ages 55-over for pickup games year around.

All skill levels are welcome. The games are played Mondays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. at the Denn John fields, adjacent to Valencia College. For more information, call 407-957-6188, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.55plussoftball.com.

SC Aquatic Team

The  St. Cloud Aquatic Team, a U.S.  Swimming affiliate, welcomes swimmers ages 5-and-over who have experience swimming the length of the pool with a crawl stroke.

All swimmers will participate in a training program focused on technique, endurance and speed. For more information, visit www.scat1.org or call 407-891-3436.