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Cesar Araujo wins a header in a tough match in which Orlando City loses in the Eastern Conference Finals. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Cesar Araujo wins a header in a tough match in which Orlando City loses in the Eastern Conference Finals. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

NY Red Bulls end Orlando City's MLS championship quest

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, December 1, 2024
In a heartbreaking turn for Orlando soccer fans, the New York Red Bulls executed a tactical masterclass to defeat Orlando City SC 1-0 in the MLS Eastern Conference finals, ending the home team's dreams of following Orlando Pride's NWSL championship success with an MLS Cup final appearance of their...
Osceola defensive backs Jeff Banks (5) and Jakyri Watson (2) converge on Armwood receiver Tyler Williams in the Kowboys' 17-7 Region 6A-2 final win Friday over the Hawks. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola defensive backs Jeff Banks (5) and Jakyri Watson (2) converge on Armwood receiver Tyler Williams in the Kowboys' 17-7 Region 6A-2 final win Friday over the Hawks. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

No sign needed to see how and why Osceola won fight at Armwood

Ken Jackson
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Friday night's Osceola Kowboys football game was one of those, “Cancel all plans nights” involving a game that was the center of the universe for about two hours.Osceola was involved in one of those two years ago, an epic 14-7 loss at Lakeland, which went on to win the Class 7A state championship,...
Osceola's Alijah Jenkins (3) throws a block for Taevion Swint, who gained 139 yards and scored the Kowboys' two touchdowns, in a hard-fought 17-7 win over Armwood in the Region 6A-2 championship Friday. OHS moves onto the state semifinals. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola's Alijah Jenkins (3) throws a block for Taevion Swint, who gained 139 yards and scored the Kowboys' two touchdowns, in a hard-fought 17-7 win over Armwood in the Region 6A-2 championship Friday. OHS moves onto the state semifinals. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Kowboys take down undefeated Armwood, 17-7, for regional crown

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, November 30, 2024
On paper, Osceola’s 17-7 road win Friday night over Armwood in the Class 6A, Region 2 championship game was an upset.
Osceola’s Jordan Isaac (11) and Helio Quinan (15) guard Harmony’s Jeremy Penner in the season opener last week. The Kowboys defeated the Longhorns and Davenport High to start the season 2-0. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Osceola’s Jordan Isaac (11) and Helio Quinan (15) guard Harmony’s Jeremy Penner in the season opener last week. The Kowboys defeated the Longhorns and Davenport High to start the season 2-0. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW — Coaches call county a balanced field

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The hoops season will enter its second week after the Thanksgiving break.Osceola, Celebration, and Poinciana will compete in 7A, District 9; while Tohopekaliga, St. Cloud and Harmony will play in 7A, District 6. Gateway is 5A, District 7; while Liberty is 4A, District 7.
Osceola quarterback Camren West will need to deliver a mistake-free performance leading the Kowboys offense in Friday’s regional final at Armwood. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola quarterback Camren West will need to deliver a mistake-free performance leading the Kowboys offense in Friday’s regional final at Armwood. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

CLASS 6A REGIONAL FOOTBALL FINAL — Stern test against Armwood awaits Kowboys

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
If the Osceola (10-2) wants to claim a regional championship and secure a spot in the FHSAA Class 6A Final Four, they will have to travel down I-4 to Seffner Friday and defeat Armwood (120) – the third ranked team in 6A and ninth ranked team in the entire state.The Kowboys are 7th in 6A and 39th...
Osceola Coach Eric Pinellas talks to his happy, but focused Kowboys following Friday's 35-6 Class 6A Region 2 semifinal rout of Plant City Durant. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Osceola Coach Eric Pinellas talks to his happy, but focused Kowboys following Friday's 35-6 Class 6A Region 2 semifinal rout of Plant City Durant. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Kowboys Rout Durant, 35-6; sets up Black Friday showdown at Armwood

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Osceola’s dynamic duo of Taevion Swint and Jeff Sinophat ran around, through and over Durant’s defense on Friday night to lead the Kowboys to a 35-6 rout of the Cougars.The win, Osceola’s seventh in a row, lifted the Kowboys to 10-2 on the season and earned it a spot in the Class 6A, Region 2...
Don Simon, holding the Brass Bugle Trophy after Harmony’s win over St. Cloud in 2022, is returning to the Longhorns’ sideline after a two-year absence from coaching.

Don Simon, holding the Brass Bugle Trophy after Harmony’s win over St. Cloud in 2022, is returning to the Longhorns’ sideline after a two-year absence from coaching.

Back on the range — and sideline; Simon to coach Longhorns again

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, November 22, 2024
Sometimes, you have to let something go before you realize how much it really means to you.For Don Simon, it took a little bit more than 18 months for him to realize he loves coaching football more than being an athletic director.
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