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OHS running back Taevion Swint, shown in the Celebration game Oct. 29, ran for both Kowboy scores in a 13-8 win Friday over Orange City University. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

OHS running back Taevion Swint, shown in the Celebration game Oct. 29, ran for both Kowboy scores in a 13-8 win Friday over Orange City University. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Football Regional Playoffs: Newsome to test Osceola’s defense

J. Daniel Pearson
Monday, November 8, 2021
After a 10-game regular season, two things are apparent concerning Friday’s night regional quarterfinal between Newsome and Osceola.  First, the 8-2 Wolves are really, really good at running the ball. The second is that the Kowboys are really, really good at stopping the run.
Osceola County Week 11 football results

Osceola County Week 11 football results

Osceola County high school football scores -- Nov. 5

News Staff
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Here's a rundown of the Week 11 football results (or cancelations):                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ...
In the last three weeks, the St. Cloud girls golf team has claimed Orange Belt Conference and district titles, and now a spot in the Class 3A regionals. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

In the last three weeks, the St. Cloud girls golf team has claimed Orange Belt Conference and district titles, and now a spot in the Class 3A regionals. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Lady Bulldogs earn 3A golf state tournament bid

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, November 5, 2021
With a strong fourth place finish at the Class 3A, Region 3 Championships at Cleveland Heights Golf Course in Lakeland, the St. Cloud Girls Golf Team managed to snag the fourth and final at-large team spot for the upcoming state championship tournament.
St. Cloud’s Jake Dobrowski (18) and Anthony Morales (30) try to bring down Harmony’s Garrett Rhode in Friday’s 31-30 Soldier City Classic victory. PHOTO / ROB HERBERT

St. Cloud’s Jake Dobrowski (18) and Anthony Morales (30) try to bring down Harmony’s Garrett Rhode in Friday’s 31-30 Soldier City Classic victory. PHOTO / ROB HERBERT

Week 11 preview — but first, Soldier City matchup was a “Classic”

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Although it seems like the pre-season drills started just a couple of weeks ago, another regular season ends this week with seven of the eight public schools in action. St.
Celebration's Catalina Edwards (right) and Harmony's Lailana Decker finished 3rd and 4th at the District 4A-5 cross country race. The teams qualified for Saturday's regional at Austin-Tindall Sports Complex at 7:30 a.m. PHOTO/DONALD LAMB

Celebration's Catalina Edwards (right) and Harmony's Lailana Decker finished 3rd and 4th at the District 4A-5 cross country race. The teams qualified for Saturday's regional at Austin-Tindall Sports Complex at 7:30 a.m. PHOTO/DONALD LAMB

CHS sends two XC teams to regional; takes district swim meet by Storm

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Celebration boys (522 points) won six events to win the District 4A-4 swimming championship Saturday at Lakeland George Jenkins High School in Lakeland. Celebration’s girls (309) were third. Felipe Costa won two individual events, taking first in the 100 freestyle (44.
Alex Owen tees off on the 154-yard, Par 3 #12 at Orange Lake Legends course. Owen struck the tee shot 15-feet left of the hole and made the birdie putt on his way to a seven-over 79. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Alex Owen tees off on the 154-yard, Par 3 #12 at Orange Lake Legends course. Owen struck the tee shot 15-feet left of the hole and made the birdie putt on his way to a seven-over 79. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Valiant Bulldogs end golf season in 3A regionials

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
St. Cloud’s dream golf season came to a crashing halt on Monday afternoon as the Bulldogs finished in ninth place at the FHSAA Class 3A Region 3 Golf Championship held at Orange Lake’s Legends Golf Club. The Bulldogs shot a team score of 34-over par 321 on the 6,800-yard (37-35-Par 72) course.
St. Cloud's Julian Nasco picks up yards as Harmony's Josh Moss closes in during the Bulldogs' 31-30 victory Friday in the Soldier City Classic. PHOTO/ROB HERBERT

St. Cloud's Julian Nasco picks up yards as Harmony's Josh Moss closes in during the Bulldogs' 31-30 victory Friday in the Soldier City Classic. PHOTO/ROB HERBERT

St. Cloud stuns Harmony, 31-30, in Soldier City Classic

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Heading into Friday night’s rivalry game with Harmony, St. Cloud Coach Bryan Smart privately admitted he had little reason for optimism.
St. Cloud’s Jolany Quinones hopes to run against Harmony like he did Oct. 11 against Gateway. PHOTO/ROB HERBERT

St. Cloud’s Jolany Quinones hopes to run against Harmony like he did Oct. 11 against Gateway. PHOTO/ROB HERBERT

Harmony favored in 17th Soldier City Classic

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Harmony (5-3) looks to break a two-game St. Cloud (2-6) series winning streak when the Longhorns travel to Gannarelli Field Friday for the 17th edition of the Soldier City Classic. Kickoff is 7 p.m.
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