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Lake Mary defenders Nazir McMillan (8) and Patrick Ryan (16) try to bring down Osceola's Jeff Sinophat in Friday's 17-12 Kowboys loss. (Photo/Dan Pearson)

Lake Mary defenders Nazir McMillan (8) and Patrick Ryan (16) try to bring down Osceola's Jeff Sinophat in Friday's 17-12 Kowboys loss. (Photo/Dan Pearson)

Lake Mary second-half rally dooms Kowboys

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, August 30, 2025
In a rematch of two state runner-up football teams, the Lake Mary Rams used two second half scores to record a 17-12 come-from-behind win to spoil Osceola’s home opener.The Rams (2-0) fell behind 12-0, but outscored the Kowboys (1-1) 17-0 in the final 29 minutes of the game.It was a disappointing...
Both Celebration and Poinciana will be looking for improvement on offense when they play Winter Springs and Harmony respectively Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Both Celebration and Poinciana will be looking for improvement on offense when they play Winter Springs and Harmony respectively Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

WEEK 2 FOOTBALL: Yes, there are big games in August

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
It’s a big game; some might even call it a huge game. At Osceola, it’s another game.Lake Mary comes to Markus Paul Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m. as another opponent on a schedule that features outstanding stateranked opponents.
Orlando City, despite a 5-1 loss Saturday in Nashville, is playing for hardware Wednesday in Miami against Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup semifinal. (Photo/Orlando City)

Orlando City, despite a 5-1 loss Saturday in Nashville, is playing for hardware Wednesday in Miami against Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup semifinal. (Photo/Orlando City)

Orlando City focus shifts to Miami in Cup semifinal after rough night in Nashville

Mario Casamalhuapa
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Orlando City's Rough Night in Nashville: Focus Shifts to Miami ShowdownNASHVILLE, TN — In what can only be described as a forgettable evening for Orlando City SC, the Lions fell 5-1 to Nashville SC in a match that exposed the toll of their congested schedule.Just two days after their thrilling...
The ROAR cheer squad of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars surprised the Celebration High School cheerleaders and community at their Kickoff Classic Friday night. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

The ROAR cheer squad of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars surprised the Celebration High School cheerleaders and community at their Kickoff Classic Friday night. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

'Duuuval' ROARs into Osceola County with Experience Kissimmee

Michelle Kostuch
Sunday, August 24, 2025
The sidelines of Celebration High School roared a little louder on the first Friday Night Lights of the 2025 season.
Poinciana's Kamari Lewis (8) rushes to mid-field while Celebration's Michael Macera (33) pursues at Poinciana High School on Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Poinciana's Kamari Lewis (8) rushes to mid-field while Celebration's Michael Macera (33) pursues at Poinciana High School on Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Poinciana uses big defensive plays to shut out Celebration, 20-0

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, August 23, 2025
On a night when neither team could get much going on offense, the Poinciana defense scored two touchdowns and set up a third in a 20-0 win over Celebration.
St. Cloud tailback Cameron Dalton runs through the tackle of Freedom's Camryn Williams in the Bulldogs' 55-8 win Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud tailback Cameron Dalton runs through the tackle of Freedom's Camryn Williams in the Bulldogs' 55-8 win Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud steamrolls and stifles Freedom, 55-8 in opener

Ken Jackson
Friday, August 22, 2025
It was a little late coming -- like a week, according to the coach, and an hour and a half, according to Mother Nature -- but the St. Cloud Bulldogs arrived loud and dominant in the 2025 season.St. Cloud scored the final 48 points of a complete-effort 55-8 rout of Freedom in Orlando.Quarterback...
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