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Harmony comes back, then holds on, for 35-34 win over Mount Dora

Harmony comes back, then holds on, for 35-34 win over Mount Dora

Harmony hangs on for 35-34 thriller in rare Wednesday matchup

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Tyler Emans rushed for 203 yards and scored three touchdowns, and Brayden Adams returned an interception 56 yards for a touchdown as the Harmony Longhorns (2-1) came from 14 points down to defeat Mt. Dora (0-3), 35-34, Wednesday. The game was originally scheduled for Aug.
Celebration's Oniel Sentaus ran for 314 yards and 7 touchdowns in Friday's 48-8 win over Lake Region and has 10 scores already on the young season. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Celebration's Oniel Sentaus ran for 314 yards and 7 touchdowns in Friday's 48-8 win over Lake Region and has 10 scores already on the young season. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Football Week 4: Start of district play on tap

J. Daniel Pearson
Monday, September 13, 2021
By J. Daniel Pearson For the News-Gazette When Rich Pringle was named Celebration’s football coach last year,  the Storm becoming an independent team for the next two seasons was on the table, allowing them to create a more competitive schedule and possibly record a winning season.
Tohopekaliga's Paige Patterson (3) and Alexa Ortega (7) block a Celebration hit attempt in Thursday's three-set win. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga's Paige Patterson (3) and Alexa Ortega (7) block a Celebration hit attempt in Thursday's three-set win. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga volleyball remains undefeated with win over Celebration

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, September 10, 2021
In front of a large, enthusiastic home crowd Tohopekaliga’s volleyball team remained undefeated on the season with a 25-13, 25-16, 25-20 straight set win over Celebration on Thursday night and all but wrapped up the Orange Belt Conference championship.
St. Cloud’s Jaden Morehead (9) runs the ball with a help of a block from Anthony Morales (30) in the Bulldogs’ 7-6 win over Akelynn’s Angels Academy Friday. PHOTO ROB HERBERT

St. Cloud’s Jaden Morehead (9) runs the ball with a help of a block from Anthony Morales (30) in the Bulldogs’ 7-6 win over Akelynn’s Angels Academy Friday. PHOTO ROB HERBERT

Storm, Bulldogs, Longhorns, Tigers look to build on wins

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
After scoring 55 points against Poinciana, the second most in school history, Celebration has found a Friday opponent. The Storm, a 55-22 winner over Poinciana, had their scheduled season opener a week earlier against Gateway cancelled due to Covid tracing issues.
Dylan Davis, shown throwing a pass in Storm's Kickoff Classic, was 14-for-21 passing for 147 yards and three touchdowns against Poinciana Friday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Dylan Davis, shown throwing a pass in Storm's Kickoff Classic, was 14-for-21 passing for 147 yards and three touchdowns against Poinciana Friday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Senatus, Davis' big games lead Celebration over Poinciana, 55-22

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Running back Oneil Senatus and Quarterback Dylan Davis combined to account for seven touchdowns as the Celebration Storm recorded a 55-22 road win over Poinciana in the season opener for both teams. Thunder and lightning forced a two hour delay in kickoff time.
Tohopekaliga's steady ground game was enough to get the win Friday over Gateway. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga's steady ground game was enough to get the win Friday over Gateway. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga gets first win, 14-10 over Gateway

Ken Jackson
Friday, September 3, 2021
Tohopekaliga used a run-heavy ball-control offense Friday to win a neighborhood tussle with Gateway, 14-10. It's the first time the two have met in the regular season since THS opened in 2018.
Tohopekaliga running back Ken Chery runs the ball in Friday’s game against Lake Minneola. PHOTO KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga running back Ken Chery runs the ball in Friday’s game against Lake Minneola. PHOTO KEN JACKSON

For most, Week 2 becomes Week 1

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
When is opening night not opening night for high school football? When the COVID-19 pandemic messes with the schedule and results in cancellations for five of the eight public high schools in Osceola County.
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