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St. Cloud head coach Chad Ansbaugh talks to his team during a timeout last season. The Lady Bulldogs, who went 20-9 last season and advanced to the regional finals, will join county opponent Liberty and play in Class 6A, District 7 this season. (Photo by J. Daniel Pearson)

St. Cloud head coach Chad Ansbaugh talks to his team during a timeout last season. The Lady Bulldogs, who went 20-9 last season and advanced to the regional finals, will join county opponent Liberty and play in Class 6A, District 7 this season. (Photo by J. Daniel Pearson)

District assignments announced for basketball

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 17, 2022
A more compact district for most Osceola County schools – creating more interest and reducing travel – was the result of the reclassification for boys and girls basketball that was announced by the FHSAA this week.
Osceola's defense (white) forced three turnovers but Lakeland (3-0) rushed for four touchdowns in a 25-22 win over the Kowboys. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Osceola's defense (white) forced three turnovers but Lakeland (3-0) rushed for four touchdowns in a 25-22 win over the Kowboys. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Turnovers cost Osceola a 25-22 decision at Lakeland

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 17, 2022
A second straight game against a highly ranked opponent ended in a second straight setback, as Markell Johnson rushed for three first half touchdowns to lead Lakeland (3-0) to a 25-22 home win against Osceola (1-2).
Tohopekaliga quarterback (right) throws a pass in Friday's 47-6 win over St. Cloud. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga quarterback (right) throws a pass in Friday's 47-6 win over St. Cloud. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga piles up 549 yards, rolls 47-6 over St. Cloud

Ken Jackson
Friday, September 16, 2022
The Toho home show of offense keeps rolling. For the third straight game, the Tigers scored seven touchdowns, including on their first four drives Friday, and piled up 549 yards to quickly put away St. Cloud, 47-6, on Friday.
Week 4 Osceola County football action: Tohopekaliga, Gateway, Poinciana, Liberty all play at home; Osceola heads to Lakeland for a big matchup.

Week 4 Osceola County football action: Tohopekaliga, Gateway, Poinciana, Liberty all play at home; Osceola heads to Lakeland for a big matchup.

Can Tigers’ freshman QB keep up fast start?

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Freshman Sabby Meassick is off to one of the greatest quarterback starts in Osceola County history, and he will attempt to keep that momentum going on Friday night when the Tohopekaliga Tigers (2-0) host the St. Cloud Bulldogs (2-1) Friday at 7 p.m.
Osceola’s Andrea Bravo serves to start the third set against Tohopekaliga Monday. The Kowboys won in straight sets to go to 12-2 on the season. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Osceola’s Andrea Bravo serves to start the third set against Tohopekaliga Monday. The Kowboys won in straight sets to go to 12-2 on the season. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Kowboys climbing in state volleyball polls

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
With victories already this season over some of the region’s top teams, Osceola’s volleyball team le little doubt they’ll also be the team to beat in next month’s Orange Belt Conference tournament with a straight set (25-18, 25-18, 2511) road win over 2021 champion Tohopekaliga Monday night.
Osceola County high school football scores -- Sept. 9, 2022

Osceola County high school football scores -- Sept. 9, 2022

Osceola County Week 3 football scores; Week 4 schedule

News Staff
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Friday's games Harmony 13, Palm Bay 12 (Adams, Tuyo lead undefeated Harmony past Palm Bay) St. Cloud 37, Liberty 0 Poinciana 34, LaBelle 14 Haines City 38, Celebration 7 Saturday's game Ambassador Christian Academy at Tohopekaliga, 10 a.m.
Harmony 3-0 for the first time since 2015 after 13-12 win over Palm Bay.

Harmony 3-0 for the first time since 2015 after 13-12 win over Palm Bay.

Adams, Tuyo lead undefeated Harmony past Palm Bay, 13-12

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Chase Adams returned a fourth quarter interception 88 yards for a touchdown and then made a game-saving play in the end zone to lead the Harmony Longhorns to a 13-12 win over the Palm Bay Pirates Friday.
Sophomore Alexandra Báez Rentas, an alumna of New Dimensions charter school in Poinciana, was named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Sunday, Sept. 4. PHOTO/ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE

Sophomore Alexandra Báez Rentas, an alumna of New Dimensions charter school in Poinciana, was named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Sunday, Sept. 4. PHOTO/ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE

New Dimensions grad Alexandra Báez Rentas earns NE-10 weekly volleyball award

News Staff
Friday, September 9, 2022
Saint Michael's College (Colchester, Vt.) women's volleyball sophomore Alexandra Báez Rentas, an alumna of New Dimensions charter school in Poinciana, was named to the Northeast-10 Conference Weekly Honor Roll for the week ending on Sunday, Sept. 4.
The members of the KSA Tiger Sharks swim team had themselves a summer, earning medals and setting dozens of personal bests at the State Games in Iowa. PHOTO/LINDSEY TELLEZ

The members of the KSA Tiger Sharks swim team had themselves a summer, earning medals and setting dozens of personal bests at the State Games in Iowa. PHOTO/LINDSEY TELLEZ

Tiger Sharks making their legacy one to remember

Lindsey Tellez
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
From placing in the top three at the Florida Sunshine State Games, to dominating with 35 total medals in the 2022 State Games of America, the Tiger Sharks are making their legacy one to remember.
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