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Osceola safety Jeff Banks turns upfield after intercepting a pass, leaving Viera’s Nnamdi Osuorah (12) in his wake, in Friday’s 58-14 Class 6A playoff victory. The Kowboys host Durant Friday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola safety Jeff Banks turns upfield after intercepting a pass, leaving Viera’s Nnamdi Osuorah (12) in his wake, in Friday’s 58-14 Class 6A playoff victory. The Kowboys host Durant Friday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Kowboys get ‘One More Monday’ — will there be more?

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
One More Monday.“It’s been the rallying cry of our football team this time of year forever,” Osceola Coach Eric Pinellas said. “It started when Doug Nichols was the coach and it means on Monday, we want another week of practice and another playoff game to play.
Osceola Kowboy running back Alijah Jenkins (3) has the speed. Viera was chasing it all night -- and not catching in the OHS 58-14 win. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola Kowboy running back Alijah Jenkins (3) has the speed. Viera was chasing it all night -- and not catching in the OHS 58-14 win. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Osceola runs past Viera, Dr. Phillips a lot for Toho to take

Ken Jackson
Friday, November 15, 2024
The Osceola Kowboys showed they are the team that won five straight heading into Friday's playoff opener, and not the team that last year lost the playoff opener.Taevion Swint and Elijah Hickson each scored three touchdowns and Alijah Jenkins added two more as the Kowboys (9-2) throttled Viera,...
Christian Politic who has 74 Caps and 31 goals will lead the team . Here he is warming up. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Christian Politic who has 74 Caps and 31 goals will lead the team . Here he is warming up. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

U.S. Men's National soccer team trains in Kissimmee

Mario Casamalhuapa
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The United States Men's National Team has established its training camp in Osceola County as it prepares for crucial CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal matches against Jamaica.
Players, coaches and cheerleaders gather with the Orange-Osceola Challenge Classic trophy after their 35-14 win. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Players, coaches and cheerleaders gather with the Orange-Osceola Challenge Classic trophy after their 35-14 win. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Poinciana claims bowl game win at East River, 35-14

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Poinciana is just one of two county football teams playing a game this week – the postseason – and while it wasn’t a playoff game, the Eagles finished off one of their best seasons in school history with one of their best performances of 2024.Thanks to a defense that forced four turnovers and a...
Celebration All-State Swimmers (top eight finishers) of Walter Zeman and Mahmoud Morcy, who each qualified in two events. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Celebration All-State Swimmers (top eight finishers) of Walter Zeman and Mahmoud Morcy, who each qualified in two events. SUBMITTED PHOTO

State qualifiers, finishers in rest of fall sports slate

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Other fall spots are wrapping up with state championships having concluded in volleyball and swimming, while championships will be determined in golf next week and cross country this weekend. Osceola County was and will be well-represented.
Two-way Osceola and Orlando Magic player Trevelin Queen led the team in scoring in two season-opening losses to the Austin Spurs. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Two-way Osceola and Orlando Magic player Trevelin Queen led the team in scoring in two season-opening losses to the Austin Spurs. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola Magic's search for season's 1st win continues this week

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Year 2 for the Osceola Magic does not yet include a victory, but the team will try to fix that twice this week at home.The Magic play the Mexico City Capitales on Thursday at 11 a.m. and Friday at 7 p.m. The home opener Friday may have been more fun for the 2,000 or so fans who attended the Silver...
The Osceola Kowboys and Tohopekaliga Tigers will play Friday in the FHSAA football playoffs.

The Osceola Kowboys and Tohopekaliga Tigers will play Friday in the FHSAA football playoffs.

It's playoff time — Osceola, Tohopekaliga hope to play 'One More Week'

J. Daniel Pearson And Ken Jackson
Monday, November 11, 2024
Two hurricanes tried to jiggle the schedule; nonetheless, the high school football playoffs start Friday. For one county team it will be like sliding on a comfortable pair of well-worn shoes, while for another it will be like breaking in a new pair straight out of the box.
Pedro Gallese comes out of the box to make a sliding save. Th Orlando City goal keeper also had two critical penalty stops to help the team win the shootout and the game. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Pedro Gallese comes out of the box to make a sliding save. Th Orlando City goal keeper also had two critical penalty stops to help the team win the shootout and the game. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City pulls out dramatic PK shootout victory

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, November 10, 2024
In one of the most electrifying matches in Major League Soccer history, Orlando City SC emerged victorious over Charlotte FC Saturday in a contest that showcased the beautiful game's unpredictable nature and late-game dramatics, setting up a massive playoff showdown as the Eastern Conference's top...
Libero Dari Bravo is one of a number of juniors who return for Osceola to try to return to the state tournament. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Libero Dari Bravo is one of a number of juniors who return for Osceola to try to return to the state tournament. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Winter Park attack too much for Kowboys at state volleyball tournament

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, November 8, 2024
Winter Park had to turn back Osceola rallies several times, advancing to the FHSAA Class 7A State Championship Volleyball Final with a hard-fought 25-22, 22-25, 26-24, 25-22 win the Lady Kowboys Friday at Polk State College in Winter Haven.The loss dropped Osceola to 24-5 and ended its season in...
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