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St. Cloud's Alex Springs (White 5) drives the ball on Osceola's Luke McCrimon (Blue 1) in the Osceola County Premier event at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

St. Cloud's Alex Springs (White 5) drives the ball on Osceola's Luke McCrimon (Blue 1) in the Osceola County Premier event at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

County’s best hoops talent shines at Silver Spurs Arena

Ken Jackson
Thursday, April 3, 2025
With Osceola County’s high schools mixed among six districts or conferences, they did not meet on the court much outside of the Orange Belt Conference tournament.It begged the question: what if the county’s best players matched up in an all-star format?Fans got their wish Thursday at the Osceola...
Addison Felblinger retired the last 10 hitters she faced but was on the losing end of a 3-2 decision Saturday afternoon to top 10 ranked Centennaial as the Bulldogs’ lead-in to the loaded, competitive Roger Jones Klassic. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Addison Felblinger retired the last 10 hitters she faced but was on the losing end of a 3-2 decision Saturday afternoon to top 10 ranked Centennaial as the Bulldogs’ lead-in to the loaded, competitive Roger Jones Klassic. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

SOFTBALL: 33rd annual Roger Jones Klassic loaded—again

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Some of the top high school softball talent in both the state and the nation converge on the Fortune Road Complex this week for the 33rd Roger Jones Kissimmee Klassic.Games start at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Mac McClung scored a franchise-record 46 points on Friday to lift the Magic to an overtime win that ultimately helped secure the top-overall NBA G League playoff seed.

Mac McClung scored a franchise-record 46 points on Friday to lift the Magic to an overtime win that ultimately helped secure the top-overall NBA G League playoff seed.

Magic's McClung, Coach Murphy earn NBA G League honors; we know Thursday's playoff opponent

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Osceola Magic point guard Mac McClung was named NBA G League Player of the Week, and Coach Dylan Murphy was the league's Coach of the Month for March, as announced by the league this week.The two know who the Magic play in Thursday's Eastern Conference semifinal playoff game.
Osceola and Harmony will each play at the Mike Fields Baseball Complex on Monday and Tuesday, and could meet in the Orange Belt Conference tournament this week. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola and Harmony will each play at the Mike Fields Baseball Complex on Monday and Tuesday, and could meet in the Orange Belt Conference tournament this week. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

OBC baseball -- can Harmony repeat tournament win?

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Harmony used Alexavier Lebron’s outstanding no-hit performance against St. Cloud  in last year’s Orange Belt Conference Championship game as a spring board – riding that momentum of that late season tournament win all the way to a district championship and a spot in a regional final on their way to...
Marta strikes her 75th minute penalty kick, which proved to be the game winner in the Orlando Pride's 2-1 win Saturday afternoon over the San Diego Wave at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Marta strikes her 75th minute penalty kick, which proved to be the game winner in the Orlando Pride's 2-1 win Saturday afternoon over the San Diego Wave at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Marta's magic helps Orlando Pride win, continue unbeaten run

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, March 30, 2025
The Orlando Pride continued their dominant form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over San Diego Wave FC at Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday, extending their unbeaten streak starting the 2025 season.In a match that showcased both resilience and championship mettle, the Orlando Pride overcame a possession...
Colin Castleton returned from a stint with the NBA's Toronto Raptors and added 20 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists to the lineup in the Osceola Magic' 124-119 win over the Birmingham Squadron Saturday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Colin Castleton returned from a stint with the NBA's Toronto Raptors and added 20 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists to the lineup in the Osceola Magic' 124-119 win over the Birmingham Squadron Saturday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola Magic clinch No. 1 playoff seed with poised 124-119 win

Ken Jackson
Friday, March 28, 2025
On a night when the Osceola Magic hit just one three-pointer in the fourth quarter and the Birmingham Squadron favored the long ball all night, it was the home team who hit enough of its own shots to close the regular season with a 124-119 victory Saturday at the Silver Spurs Arena.The win clinched...
Osceola' Mac McClung, fighting for a loose ball, willed the Magic to victory with 26 points and five assists in Wednesday's 109-105 win over the Motor City Cruise at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola' Mac McClung, fighting for a loose ball, willed the Magic to victory with 26 points and five assists in Wednesday's 109-105 win over the Motor City Cruise at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola Magic clinch G League playoff berth with tight win over Motor City

Ken Jackson
Thursday, March 27, 2025
A tight 109-105 victory Wednesday over the Motor City Cruise clinched a second-straight NBA G League playoff berth for the Osceola Magic at the Silver Spurs Arena.The win put the Magic (20-12) in a tight four-way tie with the Capital City Go-Go, Westchester Knicks (all 20-12) and Maine Celtics...
St. Cloud High golfers Karolyna Adams and Espn Pool were at the top of the leaderboard individually this past season, leading their teams to the state tournament. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

St. Cloud High golfers Karolyna Adams and Espn Pool were at the top of the leaderboard individually this past season, leading their teams to the state tournament. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

ALL-COUNTY GOLF: Pool earned it; Adams will be back for more teamwork

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
In a year where St. Cloud dominated Osceola County boys and girls golf, it should come as no surprise the Bulldogs’ Karolyna Adams is the Osceola News-Gazette Girls Golfer of the Year, and Espn Pool earned the boys’ honor.Both St. Cloud teams qualified for the Class 3A state championship.
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