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Poinciana quarterback fights for yardage in the Eagles 19-7 win Friday over St. Cloud. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Poinciana quarterback fights for yardage in the Eagles 19-7 win Friday over St. Cloud. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Poinciana beats St. Cloud, 19-7, and is 3-0 -- both firsts

Ken Jackson
Saturday, September 7, 2024
It didn't look like a conventional Poinciana victory at Tom Gannarelli Field in St. Cloud Friday.Then again, nobody knew what that'd look like before Friday.The Eagles got their first victory over the Bulldogs in 16 tries, with a 19-7 win that was called with 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter...
Tohopekaliga spent Friday chasing Hagerty running backs. Porter Williams carries Friday as Tohopekaliga's Nathan Freeze (24) and Ryan Wells (33) move in to make a tackle. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Tohopekaliga spent Friday chasing Hagerty running backs. Porter Williams carries Friday as Tohopekaliga's Nathan Freeze (24) and Ryan Wells (33) move in to make a tackle. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Hagerty’s run game, lightning send Toho Tigers to first loss

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 7, 2024
A strong Hagerty running game put Tohopekaliga behind early, and then Mother Nature finished the job, as the Huskies sent the Tigers down to their first loss of the season, 26-14, on Friday night.The game, which was delayed more than hour by a lightning storm, was called with 10 minutes remaining...
Right photo: Poinciana linebacker Ja’kobe Hines brings down Harmony quarterback Landon Hayes in Friday’s 26-5 Eagle victory at The Ranch Friday. WILLIAMS

Right photo: Poinciana linebacker Ja’kobe Hines brings down Harmony quarterback Landon Hayes in Friday’s 26-5 Eagle victory at The Ranch Friday. WILLIAMS

FOOTBALL, WEEK 3 — Eagles, Bulldogs meet Friday in battle of unbeatens

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Given Poinciana’s longstanding struggles on the football field (only three seasons over .500 or better since the school opened in 1995), Friday’s game between the Eagles and St. Cloud Bulldogs would normally not generate a ton of attention.But following Poinciana’s convincing 26-5 win over Harmony...
The Osceola Magic’s Mac McClung was the NBA G League MVP last season. See what the team has in store when it opens the 2024-25 season Nov. 8 against the Austin Spurs. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

The Osceola Magic’s Mac McClung was the NBA G League MVP last season. See what the team has in store when it opens the 2024-25 season Nov. 8 against the Austin Spurs. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

NBA G League releases Osceola Magic, league schedule

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
The Osceola Magic’s second season at the Silver Spurs Arena tips off in just over two months.The NBA G League released its 2024-25 schedule Tuesday, and part of that announcement was that the Osceola Magic will open the season on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. against the Austin Spurs, NBA G League...
Dag­ur Dan Þór­halls­son, part of Orlando City's young core, fights for a header in Saturyday's 3-0 home win against Nashville SC. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Dag­ur Dan Þór­halls­son, part of Orlando City's young core, fights for a header in Saturyday's 3-0 home win against Nashville SC. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City rebounds from loss, roars past Nashville, 3-0

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, September 1, 2024
On a beautiful Florida evening at Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando City SC rebounded from last week's 3-0 defeat to Sporting Kansas City with a convincing win over Nashville SC by the same score.The packed house witnessed a display of skill and determination from the home team.
Week 2 scores, Week 3 schedule

Week 2 scores, Week 3 schedule

Week 2 scores, Week 3 schedule

News Staff
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Osceola County Week 2 football resultsThursday's gameLiberty 37, Ambassador Christian 0Friday's gamesPoinciana 26, Harmony 5; Eagles get first win over Longhorns since 2004Lake Mary 24, Osceola 7; Rams' defense stymies KowboysTohopekaliga 24, Lyman 23; Tigers 2-0, 2 wins by 8 total pointsSt.
Osceola linebacker Elijah brings down Lake Mary running back Isaiah Thomas in Friday's 24-7 loss at Lake Mary. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola linebacker Elijah brings down Lake Mary running back Isaiah Thomas in Friday's 24-7 loss at Lake Mary. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola loses a tough one at Lake Mary, 24-7

Ken Jackson
Friday, August 30, 2024
Osceola literally played with one arm behind its back Friday, took it on the chin, and lost, 24-7, at Lake Mary.Senior running back and UCF commit Taevion Swint took a helmet to the shoulder on his first carry of the night and wasn't the same, and Kowboys coaches shut him down after just a quarter...
Sophie Spivey (10) and Brooklyn Sippio (3) will be part of Osceola’s imposing front line at the net. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Sophie Spivey (10) and Brooklyn Sippio (3) will be part of Osceola’s imposing front line at the net. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW — Lofty goals in reach for Lady Kowboys

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Osceola High once again finds itself among the elite in Florida high school volleyball programs as the 2024 season begins.What could be surprising, however, is this edition of the Lady Kowboys may be the best team to ever grace the hardwoods of the Kowboys’ gym.“We have a lot of weapons and we can...
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