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OHS running back Taevion Swint, shown here in a 2021 game, had 69 yards on 13 carries Thursday — but came up big on the game-winning drive.

OHS running back Taevion Swint, shown here in a 2021 game, had 69 yards on 13 carries Thursday — but came up big on the game-winning drive.

New and familiar Kowboy faces shine in spring game win

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, May 20, 2022
Thursday night’s 26-22 spring game win by Osceola over Central Florida power Edgewater on Thursday night featured a little bit of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. The Good came in the form of first-year starting quarterback Gunner Holland.
St. Cloud’s Julian Sykes (left) and Harmony’s Isaac Balado (right) with their hardware from the Class 3A state weightlifting meet, are the county's Boys Weighlifters of the Year. PHOTO/CORY AUN, ST. CLOUD H.S.

St. Cloud’s Julian Sykes (left) and Harmony’s Isaac Balado (right) with their hardware from the Class 3A state weightlifting meet, are the county's Boys Weighlifters of the Year. PHOTO/CORY AUN, ST. CLOUD H.S.

All County Boys Weightlifting — Sykes, Balado were the class of the state

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Two different athletes that competed in two different weight classes both produced the same dominating results. Harmony’s Isaac Balado and St. Cloud’s Julian Sykes share the Osceola News Gazette’s Boys Weightlifter of the Year honor.
Lani Huyke, track – Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Lani Huyke, track – Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

A Storm surge — Celebration athletes moving on to college!

News Staff
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
A double-digit number of Celebration High athletes have signed college scholarships to continue their athletic careers at the next level. Thus far, athletes in four sports have signed. Check back in the coming weeks for athletes from other Osceola County schools and their signing photos.
Celebration distance runners Jared Falchook and Catalina Edwards show off their medals for top-5 finishes at last weekend’s FHSAA Class 4A state track meet. PHOTO/CELEBRATION HIGH

Celebration distance runners Jared Falchook and Catalina Edwards show off their medals for top-5 finishes at last weekend’s FHSAA Class 4A state track meet. PHOTO/CELEBRATION HIGH

Storm’s Edwards medals twice at state track

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Catalina Edwards, the Osceola News Gazette’s Cross County Athlete of the Year, made her bid to also earn Track Athlete of the Year this past weekend as she took double All-State honors at the Class 4A state track meet Saturday in Gainesville.
Osceola (hosting Edgewater at 7) and St. Cloud (at Freedom at 6) will play in their spring football games Thursday, a day early to avoid possible rough weather Friday. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Osceola (hosting Edgewater at 7) and St. Cloud (at Freedom at 6) will play in their spring football games Thursday, a day early to avoid possible rough weather Friday. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Schedule change: spring games Thursday

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Due to the threat of impending weather, spring football games scheduled for Friday have been moved to Thursday. That includes Edgewater at Osceola, Poinciana at Gateway, and Celebration at George Jenkins, at 7 p.m. Liberty will play at Lake Region at 7:30. St.
Hartmony's Ireland Sibbitt tries to start a rally at the plate in Thursday's Class 6A regional playoff game at Melbourne. PHOTO/ASHLEY CARNIFAX

Hartmony's Ireland Sibbitt tries to start a rally at the plate in Thursday's Class 6A regional playoff game at Melbourne. PHOTO/ASHLEY CARNIFAX

Harmony softball season ends in bittersweet playoff loss

Ashley Carnifax
Friday, May 13, 2022
Despite an impressive season, Harmony softball’s playoff run ended with Thursday’s 6-0 loss to Melbourne High. Led by head coach Kristi Mindrup, the Longhorns finished the year with a 14-6 record, the best in 8 seasons.
Osceola High — Chris Palmi (center), baseball, Lake-Sumter CC

Osceola High — Chris Palmi (center), baseball, Lake-Sumter CC

Moving on to the college ranks!

News Staff
Friday, May 13, 2022
Congratulations to these Osceola County senior athletes who have signed scholarships this spring to play at the college level. We’ll be highlighting them, by schools over the coming weeks.
Osceola oitcher Carlos Negron got the start against Park Vista on Tuesday night. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Osceola oitcher Carlos Negron got the start against Park Vista on Tuesday night. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Park Vista uses long ball to end Kowboys baseball season

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Austin Fawley hit a grand slam home run and Javi Sato added a two-run shot as Park Vista defeated Osceola, 8-4, in a Class 7A regional quarterfinal playoff game Tuesday. The Kowboys season ends at 21-6. The Cobras (22-5) play Palm Beach Central on Friday.
Osceola’s Shannon Levy will represent the Kowboys in the 4A state championship Saturday in Gainesvile in the 100 meters and on the OHS 4x100 relay. PHOTO/OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL

Osceola’s Shannon Levy will represent the Kowboys in the 4A state championship Saturday in Gainesvile in the 100 meters and on the OHS 4x100 relay. PHOTO/OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL

Osceola County sends large contingent to state track meets

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
A large contingent of athletes from Osceola County will contend for state titles at the FHSAA Class 1A, 3A and 4A track and field championships this weekend at the University of Florida.
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