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Goal by Dagur Thórhallsson. Photo by Mario Casamalhuapa

Goal by Dagur Thórhallsson. Photo by Mario Casamalhuapa

Lions fall short despite early goal, Gallese heroics

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Orlando City SC's Latin Heritage Night celebration ended in disappointment Saturday as the Lions fell 2-1 to the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps at Inter&Co Stadium, despite playing with a severely depleted roster due to international duty call-ups.While most MLS teams enjoyed a bye...
Viera running back Duke Butler gained just 65 yards on 21 carries because of the Osceola defense, who turned in a winning effort. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Viera running back Duke Butler gained just 65 yards on 21 carries because of the Osceola defense, who turned in a winning effort. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Mission accomplished: see how Osceola earned 14th straight district titlet title

Ken Jackson
Friday, October 10, 2025
Like they've done annually since 2011, the Osceola Kowboys are district football champions and will play into November.The Kissimmee kids used a lightning bolt of offense at the end of the first half to take a 13-10 they'd make stand up in the second half against Viera Friday thanks to the defense.
Damarion Moore (33) helped Harmony move the ball Friday with 55 rushing yards against Lake Nona. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Damarion Moore (33) helped Harmony move the ball Friday with 55 rushing yards against Lake Nona. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Ramsey leads Lake Nona past Harmony, 21-9

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, October 10, 2025
Senior Luke Ramsey ran for two touchdowns and threw for another, as the Lake Nona Lions (4-3, 1-1) defeated Harmony (3-4, 0-2) in a key District 10, 7A game Friday.The loss eliminated the Longhorns from the four-team district race; while the Lions –with a district game with Tohopekaliga next...
St. Cloud swimming coach Jolena Adams goes for a post-meet dip with her team that claimed a share of the OBC girls swimming title with Harmony on Thursday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud swimming coach Jolena Adams goes for a post-meet dip with her team that claimed a share of the OBC girls swimming title with Harmony on Thursday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

OBC SWIMMING — Longhorns sweep titles with shared girls title

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Harmony remained the county gold standard in OBC swimming this week, claiming its ninth girls title in 10 years Thursday, tying St. Cloud with 152 points. ‘I can’t say enough about the effort these kids put in today,” said Longhorns girls coach — and St. Cloud alum — T.J. Walters said.
St. Cloud, who narrowly missed the Class 7A football playoffs last year, would likely have qualified for the FHSAA’s invitational tournament had it been in place last year. (Photo/Katie Williams)

St. Cloud, who narrowly missed the Class 7A football playoffs last year, would likely have qualified for the FHSAA’s invitational tournament had it been in place last year. (Photo/Katie Williams)

FIT to be tied—reaction to FHSAA playoff expansion mixed

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, October 9, 2025
A decision to expand the FHSAA football playoffs this year was met with mixed reviews from Osceola County coaches.Under the new format, the 16 highest-ranked teams from Class 1A-3A and another 16 from 4A-7A who do not qualify for the playoffs will be invited to play in bracket-style events called...
Osceola, led on offense by quarterback Amaree Rutland, looks to clinch a playoff spot Friday with a District 7A-10 win over much-improved Viera. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Osceola, led on offense by quarterback Amaree Rutland, looks to clinch a playoff spot Friday with a District 7A-10 win over much-improved Viera. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Securing the Kowboy hat — one playoff spot on the line Friday

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Winning district titles and earning a spot in the FHSAA Playoffs has become old hat for Osceola High.The Kowboys (4-2, 1-0 in District 6A-5) have won the district every year since 2011 (there was no district play in the 2020 COVID-19 year), and they can extend the streak when they host Viera (4-2)...
Osceola's Jordin Southall attempts to hit through the Winter Park defense of Amber McClain (11) and Isabel Incinelli (13) in Tuesday's five-set match at Winter Park. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Osceola's Jordin Southall attempts to hit through the Winter Park defense of Amber McClain (11) and Isabel Incinelli (13) in Tuesday's five-set match at Winter Park. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Osceola-Winter Park: A preview of the state 7A final?

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
In the definition of "iron sharpens iron", two of Florida's top girls volleyball teams — Osceola and Winter Park — faced off Tuesday in a thrilling, scintillating five-set marathon that could be a preview of the Class 7A state championship game in a few weeks.The two teams met in a state semifinal...
Eduardo Atuesta steals the ball and attacks in Orlando City's 1-1 draw Saturday against the Columbus Crew. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Eduardo Atuesta steals the ball and attacks in Orlando City's 1-1 draw Saturday against the Columbus Crew. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Orlando City extends unbeaten run with hard-fought draw against Columbus

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, October 5, 2025
In a match that underscored the razor-thin margins separating MLS Eastern Conference contenders, Orlando City SC salvaged a valuable point with a 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew before 21,006 fans at Inter&Co Stadium Saturday.Marco Pašalić once again proved his worth to the Lions, equalizing in the...
Celebration's Jayden Rodriguez ran for a pair of touchdowns in the Storm's 24-6 win over Liberty Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Celebration's Jayden Rodriguez ran for a pair of touchdowns in the Storm's 24-6 win over Liberty Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

St. Cloud stops Gateway; Celebration gets first win over Liberty

Michelle Kostuch
Saturday, October 4, 2025
In a pair of in-county games, St. Cloud kept its momentum from a big district win last week with a 27-0 win over local rival Gateway.And Celebration got its first victory of 2025 with a 24-6 home win over Liberty.The Bulldogs (5-2) got a touchdown run from quarterback Jeremiah Lattier, who also...
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