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Orange Belt Conference boys weightlifting champions. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Orange Belt Conference boys weightlifting champions. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING — Bulldog lifters big OBC winners

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Behind gold medal efforts from sophomore Michael Ziss and senior Noah Carr, the St. Cloud Bulldogs are Orange Belt Conference champions once again as they swept both the Traditional and Olympic style team titles in boys’ weightlifting on Friday at Harmony High.
The Kissimmee Klassic softball tournament was re-named in honor of Roger Jones (in hat standing to left of banner) in 2018 prior to his passing away later that year. The showcase tournament begins Thursday at the Fortune Road softball complex. PHOTO/OSCEOLA H.S.

The Kissimmee Klassic softball tournament was re-named in honor of Roger Jones (in hat standing to left of banner) in 2018 prior to his passing away later that year. The showcase tournament begins Thursday at the Fortune Road softball complex. PHOTO/OSCEOLA H.S.

Annual Roger Jones softball tourney features top teams, players — starts Thursday

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Florida’s best softball teams and players will converge in Kissimmee starting Thursday for the 31st annual Roger Jones Classic at the Fortune Road Softball Complex. The event runs through Saturday with a pair of championship games scheduled for 5 p.m.
Logan King steps in to bat for St. Cloud in the second inning, His RBI single cut scored the Bulldogs first run, but the Dogs eventually lost to Tohopekaliga, 3-2, Monday. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Logan King steps in to bat for St. Cloud in the second inning, His RBI single cut scored the Bulldogs first run, but the Dogs eventually lost to Tohopekaliga, 3-2, Monday. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

3-2 win on wild pitch keeps Toho Tigers banner baseball season going

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Austin Montalvo raced home from third on a two-out wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth inning to give the Tohopekaliga Tigers a 3-2 baseball victory over St. Cloud Monday night. The win lifted the Tigers to 7-1 on the season, by far its best season start yet.
Osceola's Cooper Haase won four state high school wrestling championships — at four different weight classes. PHOTO/COREY HAASE

Osceola's Cooper Haase won four state high school wrestling championships — at four different weight classes. PHOTO/COREY HAASE

ALL-COUNTY WRESTLING — 4-time champ Haase leaves a legacy

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Although several wrestlers were worthy of consideration, including state-champions Anderson Heap and Nelson Toro, Osceola High’s Cooper Haase is the Osceola News-Gazette Wrestler of the Year for a second straight season.
Harmony quarterback Martha Edwards took the OBC by storm as a freshman, leading the Longhorns to a conference and district title. She returns as a sophomore for more. The OBC tournament is later this month. FILE PHOTO

Harmony quarterback Martha Edwards took the OBC by storm as a freshman, leading the Longhorns to a conference and district title. She returns as a sophomore for more. The OBC tournament is later this month. FILE PHOTO

FLAG FOOTBALL PREVIEW — Longhorns looking for three-peat; St. Cloud to challenge

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
After dominating the Osceola County flag football scene for the last two years, Harmony will be looking for its third straight Orange Belt Conference Championship in 2023, but look for cross-town rival St. Cloud to challenge them.
Winning the PGA Women’s Stroke Play Championship secured Changkija spot in this year’s Women’s PGA, a tournament she’s competed in a number of times.

Winning the PGA Women’s Stroke Play Championship secured Changkija spot in this year’s Women’s PGA, a tournament she’s competed in a number of times.

ChampionsGate pro Changkija wins PGA Women’s Stroke Play

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
A golf teaching professional at the ChampionsGate Resort has been teaching the game — by playing it at a very high level.
Senate bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, said the bill is intended to provide state “oversight” of the athletics board.

Senate bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, said the bill is intended to provide state “oversight” of the athletics board.

Lawmakers eye revamping FHSAA

Ryan Dailey
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
A proposal that would give Gov. Ron DeSantis power to shape the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors and allow schools to offer pregame prayers over stadium public-address systems got backing Monday in the State Senate.
Kealonie Vega (39-1) recorded four pins to become the first Osceola High state champion, winning the 100-pound class. PHOTO/XAVIER VEGA

Kealonie Vega (39-1) recorded four pins to become the first Osceola High state champion, winning the 100-pound class. PHOTO/XAVIER VEGA

WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONS: Four earn gold; Kowboys keep streak alive

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, March 5, 2023
A great day Saturday at the FHSAA wrestling state championships resulted in four state championships for county schools and Osceola High School pushing its their streak of having at least one individual champion to 17 years.
Emerson Aslan tracked a ball laced by St. Cloud's Addison Felblinger in the top of the seventh to throw out the runner at second in Friday's 8-7 Harmony win. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Emerson Aslan tracked a ball laced by St. Cloud's Addison Felblinger in the top of the seventh to throw out the runner at second in Friday's 8-7 Harmony win. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Harmony rallies past St. Cloud in epic softball game, 8-7

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Freshman Emerson Aslan came off the bench and hit a massive two-run homer, and then turned in the defensive play of the game, as the Harmony rallied past arch-rival St. Cloud, 8-7, in Friday night softball action.
Anderson Heap (in blue and white at last week's regional meet) will wrestle for a 145-pound Class 3A FHSAA state title Saturday sometime after 4 p.m. at the Silver Spurs Arena. FILE PHOTO

Anderson Heap (in blue and white at last week's regional meet) will wrestle for a 145-pound Class 3A FHSAA state title Saturday sometime after 4 p.m. at the Silver Spurs Arena. FILE PHOTO

Five will wrestle Saturday for FHSAA state titles at the Silver Spurs

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, March 3, 2023
After two days of the FHSAA State Wrestling championships, five Osceola County athletes will battle for titles Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. at the Silver Spurs Arena.
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