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Orlando City goalie Pedro Gallese was challenged early and often by the Philadelphia Union Saturday, leading to four visitor goals. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City goalie Pedro Gallese was challenged early and often by the Philadelphia Union Saturday, leading to four visitor goals. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City falls to Philadelphia Union, 4-2, in physical MLS opener

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, February 23, 2025
In a match that highlighted both promise and growing pains, Orlando City SC fell 4-2 to Philadelphia Union in the 2025 MLS season opener at Inter&Co Stadium, despite a stellar two-goal welcoming performance from new signing Marco Pašalić.
Like it did at the state duals districts and OBC championships, Osceola (pictured) edged out Harmony for the team district title Saturday. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Like it did at the state duals districts and OBC championships, Osceola (pictured) edged out Harmony for the team district title Saturday. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Wrestling postseason starts with thrilling district boys tourney

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Wrestling is the final winter sport to be contested, and the road to the state tournament began on Saturday for the boys, as seven county schools sent teams to district tournaments.At Harmony, Osceola held on to defeat the Longhorns (237.5-233.0) for the District 3A-9 title.
At Tuesday's Media Day, Orlando City GM Luiz Muzzi and head coach Oscar Pareja discuss some of the talent that will make up the Lions' MLS roster. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

At Tuesday's Media Day, Orlando City GM Luiz Muzzi and head coach Oscar Pareja discuss some of the talent that will make up the Lions' MLS roster. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City talks roster ahead of Saturday's MLS opener

Mario Casamalhuapa
Friday, February 21, 2025
Ahead of Orlando City SC, 2025 MLS season opener Saturday against the Philadelphia Union, the team hosted its annual Media Tuesday, presenting a mix of returning stars and fresh acquisitions.
Osceola's Helio Qunian (15) and Jordan Isaac (11) defend Sarasota's leading scorer Jack Lackaff in Thursday's regional final, a 64-61 Kowboys loss. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola's Helio Qunian (15) and Jordan Isaac (11) defend Sarasota's leading scorer Jack Lackaff in Thursday's regional final, a 64-61 Kowboys loss. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Key mistake, hot Sailor free throw shooting ends Kowboys season in regional final

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, February 21, 2025
Outstanding free throw shooting by Sarasota and an ill-advised time out call in the waning moments of the game resulted in Osceola Kowboys’ season coming to a screeching halt in a 64-61 loss in the Region 7A-3 final Thursday.The Kowboys finish another fine season at 25-4.
Jordan Mason, shown against Riverview in the regional quarterfinal, led Osceola with 21 points Monday in the Kowboys' 75-66 regional semifinal win over Plant. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Jordan Mason, shown against Riverview in the regional quarterfinal, led Osceola with 21 points Monday in the Kowboys' 75-66 regional semifinal win over Plant. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

4 quarters from the Final 4 — Osceola comes back against Plant for spot in regional final

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Osceola’s high-pressure defense and clutch free throw shooting down the stretch Monday was enough to overcome a six-point fourth-quarter deficit for the Kowboys to defeat Plant, 75-66.Osceola (25-3) has won seven in a row and now hosts Sarasota (27-2) in Thursday’s 7 p.m.
Mac McClung said himself he opened his NBA Dunk Contest title defense Saturday with his best dunk: jumping over a Kia sedan, grabbing the ball from a friend through the sunroof, and reverse dunking it through. PHOTO/X NBA G LEAGUE

Mac McClung said himself he opened his NBA Dunk Contest title defense Saturday with his best dunk: jumping over a Kia sedan, grabbing the ball from a friend through the sunroof, and reverse dunking it through. PHOTO/X NBA G LEAGUE

Dunk Master – Magic's Mac three-peats himself

Bob Pincus
Sunday, February 16, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO – What do a Kia, hoverboard, ladder, a small platform and the Cavaliers’ Evan Mosley all have in common?
The thrill of victory. The St. Cloud Bulldogs react to the upset win. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

The thrill of victory. The St. Cloud Bulldogs react to the upset win. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Clutch ending helps St. Cloud stun Oak Ridge in regional hoops playoffs

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Clutch and gutsy. Coach Mac would’ve been proud.St. Cloud senior point guard Arianna Viera went 6-for-6 from the foul line in the final two minutes, and the sixth-seeded Bulldogs held on to upset Oak Ridge, 65-62, in a Class 7A, Region 2 quarterfinal playoff game Thursday at Coach Mac Court.
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