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Luis Muriel request the ball and he is upset of missing a an opportunity to score. Photos by Mario Casamalhuapa

Luis Muriel request the ball and he is upset of missing a an opportunity to score. Photos by Mario Casamalhuapa

Cup Dreams Dashed: Nashville Stuns Orlando City in Round of 16 thriller

Mario Casamalhuapa
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The euphoria from Sunday's dominant victory over Inter Miami felt like a distant memory Wednesday night as Orlando City SC saw their U.S. Open Cup dreams crumble in heartbreaking fashion, falling 3-2 to Nashville SC in the Round of 16 at Inter&Co Stadium.Playing on just three days' rest after their...
Tohopekaliga and Poinciana went at it last week at their un-scored, controlled-scrimmage spring game on the Tigers' new football field. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Tohopekaliga and Poinciana went at it last week at their un-scored, controlled-scrimmage spring game on the Tigers' new football field. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Spring football—a mix of old and new QBs

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Eights were wild on Wednesday night as Tohopekaliga quarterback Sabby Meassick (#8) and Poionciana quarterback Kamari Lewis (#8) put on offensive shows in a controlled scrimmage that served as spring football game for both teams at Tiger Stadium.Meassick, the rising senior who has already set...
St. Cloud High School swept the Orange Belt Conference academic, athletic and community service awards at the School District’s annual banquet. From left, this pack of Bulldogs is Coach Cory Aun, Athletic Trainer of the Year Craig Carnell, Coach Shane Muller, SCHS Coach of the Year Kevin Harkema and Athletic Director Bryan Smart. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud High School swept the Orange Belt Conference academic, athletic and community service awards at the School District’s annual banquet. From left, this pack of Bulldogs is Coach Cory Aun, Athletic Trainer of the Year Craig Carnell, Coach Shane Muller, SCHS Coach of the Year Kevin Harkema and Athletic Director Bryan Smart. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Bulldogs win all the big OBC trophies; OHS' Pinellas named Dean Cherry Coach of the Year

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
For more photos from the OBC banquet, go to O(ur) B(est) C(hampions): A Photo GalleryOn a night that annually salutes the best and brightest in Osceola County high school sports, St. Cloud reclaimed the coveted Orange Belt Conference All-Sports Award Thursday night at the annual OBC Awards...
All of the big Orange Belt Conference trophy ended up on the same table Thursday -- St. Cloud High's table. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

All of the big Orange Belt Conference trophy ended up on the same table Thursday -- St. Cloud High's table. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

O(ur) B(est) C(hampions): A photo gallery

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The top athletes, coaches and sports programs were honored at last week’s Orange Belt Conference annual athletics banquet at Osceola Heritage Park. The Coaches of the Year at the county’s eight public high schools were recognized, along with the county’s top student athletes.
Dagur Thórhallsson scores the third goal in a 3-0 win over Inter Miami Sunday in Miami. (Photo Mark Thor/Orlando City)

Dagur Thórhallsson scores the third goal in a 3-0 win over Inter Miami Sunday in Miami. (Photo Mark Thor/Orlando City)

Orlando's purple Lions leaves pink-clad Messi feeling blue

Mario Casamalhuapa
Monday, May 19, 2025
In a match that may have altered the trajectory of both clubs' seasons, Orlando City SC delivered a commanding performance Saturday night, silencing Inter Miami CF with a comprehensive 3-0 victory that left Lionel Messi visibly frustrated and the home crowd stunned at Chase Stadium in Fort...
St. Cloud and Tohopekaliga, who played a gripping district game in October that the Bulldogs won, will host spring games or jamborees this week. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud and Tohopekaliga, who played a gripping district game in October that the Bulldogs won, will host spring games or jamborees this week. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

The final act: Spring football wraps up athletic season

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Another outstanding athletic year comes to a close with the conclusion of spring football practice with spring games.That action starts Wednesday night at 6 p.m. when Tohopekaliga hosts Poinciana.“It’s important time for coaches, as it gives the coaches an opportunity to move some players around to...
The Orlando Valkyries celebrate winning the Pro Volleyball Federation championship — and the $1 million team prize that goes with it — in Henderson, Nev. Sunday. (Photo/PVF)

The Orlando Valkyries celebrate winning the Pro Volleyball Federation championship — and the $1 million team prize that goes with it — in Henderson, Nev. Sunday. (Photo/PVF)

Orlando Valkyries claim Pro Volleyball Federation championship — and $1 million team prize

Ken Jackson
Monday, May 12, 2025
The Orlando Valkyries, its entry in the Pro Volleyball Federation, returned home from Sunday's league championship in Henderson, Nev. feeling like a million bucks.That's because the team, in its second season, claimed the PVF championship Sunday with a four-set victory over the Indy Ignite.
Poinciana High Class 4A state champion Levi Lee, who won the gold in the 1600 meters, with Eagles track coach Cathy Esposito Saturday at the University of North Florida. (Photo/Poinciana High)

Poinciana High Class 4A state champion Levi Lee, who won the gold in the 1600 meters, with Eagles track coach Cathy Esposito Saturday at the University of North Florida. (Photo/Poinciana High)

MILE MASTER CLASS: Poinciana Levi Lee is state 4A 1600 meters champion

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, May 11, 2025
The meet was delayed by weather, but it didn't stop Poinciana’s Levi Lee from dipping into a pot of gold.Lee brought home the gold at Saturday's FHSAA Class 4A track meet in Jacksonville, winning the 1600 meters in a time of 4:14.93.Lee, who was seeded first in the event, was in third with 500...
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