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Lucas Werneck pushes the ball out to save a set piece from Gateway. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Lucas Werneck pushes the ball out to save a set piece from Gateway. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Gateway Claims OBC boys soccer crown in dramatic penalty shootout

Mario Casamalhuapa
Friday, December 20, 2024
Gateway High School ended its eight-year Orange Belt Conference championship drought in dramatic fashion, defeating three-time defending champion Celebration in a thrilling match that came down to penalty kicks.Gateway (11-0), entering the contest with an unblemished record, struck first through...
Harmony’s Jadyn Frost (11 in white) and Jada Bloodworth (12) and St. Cloud’s Yamaris Abreu (10) and Meaghan Cannata (6) track down the ball in Friday’s OBC championship game. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Harmony’s Jadyn Frost (11 in white) and Jada Bloodworth (12) and St. Cloud’s Yamaris Abreu (10) and Meaghan Cannata (6) track down the ball in Friday’s OBC championship game. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Harmony heroics lead to OBC title

Mario Casamalhuapa
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The dynasty continues for Harmony High School, as the Longhorns captured their 12th OBC girls soccer championship in dramatic fashion, defeating St. Cloud with a last-minute goal in a thrilling 2-1 victory Friday to Tohopekaliga High School to defend their title.Gateway, Harmony, Tohopekaliga and...
West Virginia All-America wrestler Peyton Hall (165-pound class) will lead the Mountaineers into action at the Knockout Classic this weekend at the Silver Spurs Arena. College duals will be a part of the Knockout Classic for the first time ever, joining high school wrestlers in one of the premiere Holiday Tournaments in the nation. PHOTO/WEST VIRIGINA UNIV.

West Virginia All-America wrestler Peyton Hall (165-pound class) will lead the Mountaineers into action at the Knockout Classic this weekend at the Silver Spurs Arena. College duals will be a part of the Knockout Classic for the first time ever, joining high school wrestlers in one of the premiere Holiday Tournaments in the nation. PHOTO/WEST VIRIGINA UNIV.

Knockout Classic returns to Silver Spurs this weekend

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
One of the nation’s premiere holiday wrestling tournaments returns to Silver Spurs Arena this weekend as Osceola High hosts the 12th edition of the Knockout Classic.
Osceola assistant coach and former Kowboy Chad Mascoe consoles Jakyri Watson following Friday's 26-7 loss to West Boca Raton in the Class 6A championship game. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola assistant coach and former Kowboy Chad Mascoe consoles Jakyri Watson following Friday's 26-7 loss to West Boca Raton in the Class 6A championship game. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

After Friday’s title game, Kowboys’ pursuit of teams past continues

Ken Jackson
Friday, December 13, 2024
In the Class 6A state championship football game Friday, the Osceola Kowboys play really good West Boca Raton.They weren’t just taking on the Bulls – and their really loud band. (Yo FHSAA: you preach sportsmanship all through the game, then you let the band play during the play of the game.
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