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Harmony's victory in the Orange Belt Conference girls soccer tournament during the winter helped the Longhorns keep the lead in the OBC team title race entering the spring. FILE PHOTO

Harmony's victory in the Orange Belt Conference girls soccer tournament during the winter helped the Longhorns keep the lead in the OBC team title race entering the spring. FILE PHOTO

OBC standings: Harmony, St. Cloud in tight race through winter

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, February 28, 2025
With the completion of winter sports, the defending champion Harmony Longhorns are locked in an incredibly close battle with St. Cloud in the year-long race for the Orange Belt Conference All-Sports Award.Winter sports wrapped up last week with the completion of the basketball, soccer, wrestling,...
Osceola Magic player Robert Baker is moving on to German club ALBA Berlin in the Euroleague, the team announced Thursday. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Osceola Magic player Robert Baker is moving on to German club ALBA Berlin in the Euroleague, the team announced Thursday. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Osceola Magic's Robert Baker signs with German pro squad

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Osceola Magic announced Thursday that forward Robert Baker will be headed overseas and will sign with EuroLeague club ALBA Berlin.The signing comes after Baker recently played for USA Basketball during the 2025 AmeriCup qualifying round.The 6-10 Baker, who has played for three NBA franchises...
Emerson Aslan is one of the potent bats in the Harmony lineup. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Emerson Aslan is one of the potent bats in the Harmony lineup. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

SOFTBALL PREVIEW — County teams, OBC to be competitive

J. Daniel Pearson
Monday, February 24, 2025
Look for the usual suspects – Harmony, St. Cloud and Osceola – to again battle for the 2025 Orange Belt Conference softball championship.Defending OBC champion Harmony rolled through the county championship field last year, outscoring the opposition 35-3 and beating St. Cloud in the championship...
Orlando City goalie Pedro Gallese was challenged early and often by the Philadelphia Union Saturday, leading to four visitor goals. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City goalie Pedro Gallese was challenged early and often by the Philadelphia Union Saturday, leading to four visitor goals. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City falls to Philadelphia Union, 4-2, in physical MLS opener

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, February 23, 2025
In a match that highlighted both promise and growing pains, Orlando City SC fell 4-2 to Philadelphia Union in the 2025 MLS season opener at Inter&Co Stadium, despite a stellar two-goal welcoming performance from new signing Marco Pašalić.The Croatian midfielder, brought in to help fill the void...
Like it did at the state duals districts and OBC championships, Osceola (pictured) edged out Harmony for the team district title Saturday. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Like it did at the state duals districts and OBC championships, Osceola (pictured) edged out Harmony for the team district title Saturday. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Wrestling postseason starts with thrilling district boys tourney

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Wrestling is the final winter sport to be contested, and the road to the state tournament began on Saturday for the boys, as seven county schools sent teams to district tournaments.At Harmony, Osceola held on to defeat the Longhorns (237.5-233.0) for the District 3A-9 title.
At Tuesday's Media Day, Orlando City GM Luiz Muzzi and head coach Oscar Pareja discuss some of the talent that will make up the Lions' MLS roster. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

At Tuesday's Media Day, Orlando City GM Luiz Muzzi and head coach Oscar Pareja discuss some of the talent that will make up the Lions' MLS roster. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City talks roster ahead of Saturday's MLS opener

Mario Casamalhuapa
Friday, February 21, 2025
Ahead of Orlando City SC, 2025 MLS season opener Saturday against the Philadelphia Union, the team hosted its annual Media Tuesday, presenting a mix of returning stars and fresh acquisitions.General Manager Luiz Muzzi and Head Coach Oscar Pareja fielded questions about the team's composition and...
Osceola's Helio Qunian (15) and Jordan Isaac (11) defend Sarasota's leading scorer Jack Lackaff in Thursday's regional final, a 64-61 Kowboys loss. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola's Helio Qunian (15) and Jordan Isaac (11) defend Sarasota's leading scorer Jack Lackaff in Thursday's regional final, a 64-61 Kowboys loss. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Key mistake, hot Sailor free throw shooting ends Kowboys season in regional final

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, February 21, 2025
Outstanding free throw shooting by Sarasota and an ill-advised time out call in the waning moments of the game resulted in Osceola Kowboys’ season coming to a screeching halt in a 64-61 loss in the Region 7A-3 final Thursday.The Kowboys finish another fine season at 25-4.
Jordan Mason, shown against Riverview in the regional quarterfinal, led Osceola with 21 points Monday in the Kowboys' 75-66 regional semifinal win over Plant. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Jordan Mason, shown against Riverview in the regional quarterfinal, led Osceola with 21 points Monday in the Kowboys' 75-66 regional semifinal win over Plant. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

4 quarters from the Final 4 — Osceola comes back against Plant for spot in regional final

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Osceola’s high-pressure defense and clutch free throw shooting down the stretch Monday was enough to overcome a six-point fourth-quarter deficit for the Kowboys to defeat Plant, 75-66.Osceola (25-3) has won seven in a row and now hosts Sarasota (27-2) in Thursday’s 7 p.m. Region 7A-3 final for a...
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