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Gateway’s Aniyah Radcliff (in the lead) won three OBC track events and went to the state meet in the long and triple jumps. PHOTO/GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL

Gateway’s Aniyah Radcliff (in the lead) won three OBC track events and went to the state meet in the long and triple jumps. PHOTO/GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL

ALL-COUNTY GIRLS TRACK — Gateway’s Radcliff tops in several events

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
In a year that featured several outstanding performers, Gateway senior Aniyah Radcliff stood above the rest and is the Osceola News Gazette Girls Track Athlete of the Year.Radcliff displayed her incredible versatility at this year’s Orange Belt Conference track championship.
Open tryouts start soon for the Osceola Magic. GRAPHIC/OSCEOLA MAGIC

Open tryouts start soon for the Osceola Magic. GRAPHIC/OSCEOLA MAGIC

You can try out for the Osceola Magic; see the Stanley Cup champs in Orlando

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Osceola Magic will hold an open tryout for the Orlando Magic’s NBA G League team for the upcoming 2024-25 season on Sept. 7 and 14.The tryouts will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center.Local player tryouts provide unsigned players the chance to showcase their...
The Osceola Magic will hold an open tryout for the Orlando Magic's NBA G League team for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

The Osceola Magic will hold an open tryout for the Orlando Magic's NBA G League team for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Think you can play for the Osceola Magic? Try out!

Staff Report
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Osceola Magic will hold an open tryout for the Orlando Magic's NBA G League team for the upcoming 2024-25 season.The tryouts will be held Sept. 7 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Osceola Heritage Park Events Center, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee.Local player tryouts provide unsigned...
Pat Williams was the face of the franchise at the NBA Draft Lotteries in 1992 and '93, where the team won the No. 1 picks in the Draft, which turned into Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee Hardaway. PHOTO/ORLANDOMAGIC.COM

Pat Williams was the face of the franchise at the NBA Draft Lotteries in 1992 and '93, where the team won the No. 1 picks in the Draft, which turned into Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee Hardaway. PHOTO/ORLANDOMAGIC.COM

Orlando Magic co-founder, former GM Pat Williams dies at age 84

Ken Jackson
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Pat Williams, whose over 50 years of working in the NBA including help form,, give life to and run the Orlando Magic in the late 1980s, passed away Wednesday at the age of 84.The team made the announcement late Wednesday night, saying he passed away from complications from viral pneumonia.“Pat...
Reese Butler (left) and Ashley Aun (right) show off their championship ring photos for winning state titles in weightlifting. PHOTO/CORY AUN

Reese Butler (left) and Ashley Aun (right) show off their championship ring photos for winning state titles in weightlifting. PHOTO/CORY AUN

ALL COUNTY GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
It was a stellar year for St. Cloud weightlifting.While Mikey Ziss and Ashley Aun won state championships, two-time state champ and sophomore Reese Butler is the Osceola News-Gazette Girls Weightlifter of the Year.Butler won state championships in both the traditional and Olympic disciplines in the...
Gateway’s Jose Calderon stretches at the tape in the finals of the Class 4A state meet 400 meter run, where he finished seventh. PHOTO/JULIE ANDREW

Gateway’s Jose Calderon stretches at the tape in the finals of the Class 4A state meet 400 meter run, where he finished seventh. PHOTO/JULIE ANDREW

ALL-COUNTY BOYS TRACK

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
In a year of many outstanding performances, Gateway’s Jose Calderon earns the nod as Osceola News-Gazette Boys Track Athlete of the Year.Calderon had a dominating 400 meter season.
It took 115 minutes for Argentina and Colombia to settle the Copa America title. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

It took 115 minutes for Argentina and Colombia to settle the Copa America title. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Copa finale: Argentina the winner with extra-time stoppage goal

Mario Casamalhuapa
Monday, July 15, 2024
In a thrilling end to the Copa America national tournament at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium Sunday night, Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Colombia, ending the match in dramatic fashion during extra time.The game, marred by a 30-minute delay due to ticketless fans breaching security and entering...
Before heading to play at Ohio State on a Division I scholarship, St. Cloud senior Will Sutphen led the Bulldogs to conference and district championships. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Before heading to play at Ohio State on a Division I scholarship, St. Cloud senior Will Sutphen led the Bulldogs to conference and district championships. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

ALL-COUNTY BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Prior to the start of the 2024 season, St. Cloud’s volleyball team held its annual meeting to establish short and long term goals for the coming season.
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