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St. Cloud sophomore Addison Felblinger earned Osceola News Gazette and Orange Belt Conference Player of the Year honors for 2024. She is one of several talented underclassmen to earn All-County honors. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

St. Cloud sophomore Addison Felblinger earned Osceola News Gazette and Orange Belt Conference Player of the Year honors for 2024. She is one of several talented underclassmen to earn All-County honors. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

ALL-COUNTY SOFTBALL

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
In a year where younger players dominated on the diamond, St. Cloud sophomore and rising star Addison Felblinger is the Osceola News-Gazette Softball Player of the Year, edging Osceola freshman Faith Ferrer and Harmony junior Lindsay Green.Although St. Cloud finished with a sub .500 record, note...
Osceola senior Nick Palmi pitched and hit his way to a Kowboy’s leadership role. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Osceola senior Nick Palmi pitched and hit his way to a Kowboy’s leadership role. SUBMITTED PHOTO

ALL COUNTY BASEBALL

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, July 5, 2024
One player piled up huge individual numbers, while the other used his bat, glove and throwing arm to propel his team to unprecedented success in the state tournament.Osceola’s Nick Palmi and Harmony’s Samuel Castillo are this year’s Osceola News-Gazette Baseball Co-Players of the Year.“I think it’s...
Over 24,000 spectators watched a scoreless draw. Canada advanced to the round to the quarterfinals. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Over 24,000 spectators watched a scoreless draw. Canada advanced to the round to the quarterfinals. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Copa America 2024 electrifies Orlando with high-stakes matches

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
By Mario CasamalhuapaFor the News-GazetteOrlando's Inter&Co Stadium, home of Orlando City SC, hosted two pivotal Copa America 2024 matches, further cementing Central Florida's status as a premier soccer destination.Monday night, Panama defeated Bolivia 3-1 before 12,994 fans.
Wilfredo Rivera scored Orlando City B’s first goal and assisted on the second in the 2-2 draw against Atlanta United II. He added a score in the tiebreaker shootout. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Wilfredo Rivera scored Orlando City B’s first goal and assisted on the second in the 2-2 draw against Atlanta United II. He added a score in the tiebreaker shootout. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Orlando City B uses late goal, shootout to beat Atlanta in MLS Next Pro action

Staff Report
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Orlando City Communications — Orlando City B (4-4-6, 21 points) played to a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United II (3-6-3, 13 points) thanks to a Favian Loyola stoppage-time goal at Osceola County Stadium on Wednesday night.
In helping the Seahawks win the county middle school track title, Asaiah Seward broke the county record in the 100 meter hurdles, and Ziannah Gooden ran and jumped to three more titles. PHOTO/DILLON DISTLER

In helping the Seahawks win the county middle school track title, Asaiah Seward broke the county record in the 100 meter hurdles, and Ziannah Gooden ran and jumped to three more titles. PHOTO/DILLON DISTLER

The legacy of Neptune Seahawks track continues with wins

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 27, 2024
When you think of sports dynasties, the recent runs of the New England Patriots and Alabama Crimson Tide in football come to mind, or the New York Yankees, Boston Celtics and L.A. Lakers of years past.There’s a local one to make you aware of — the Neptune Middle School track program.The Seahawks...
Junior quarterback Martha “Smalls” Edwards has started every Harmony Longhorns flag football game since her freshman season. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Junior quarterback Martha “Smalls” Edwards has started every Harmony Longhorns flag football game since her freshman season. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

ALL COUNTY FLAG FOOTBALL — Longhorns’ ‘Smalls’ plays big again

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
For a third consecutive year, Harmony quarterback Martha “Smalls” Edwards is the Osceola News- Gazette Flag Football Player of the Year.She earns the honor after throwing for 3,224 yards and 46 touchdowns in leading the Longhorns to a 13-4 record, an Orange Belt Conference championship, and a spot...
Orlando City's Nicolás Lodeiro fights for the ball in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Chicago Fire in MLS action. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City's Nicolás Lodeiro fights for the ball in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Chicago Fire in MLS action. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City returns to winning ways with 4-2 win Saturday over Chicago Fire

News Staff
Sunday, June 23, 2024
By Mario CasamalhuapaFor the News-GazetteOrlando City SC secured a crucial 4-2 victory over Chicago Fire FC on Pride Night at INTER&Co Stadium, which marked the eight-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy and honoring those lost.
St. Cloud's Mikey Ziss has had big deal lifts in big deal events, event outside of Osceola County and Florida. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

St. Cloud's Mikey Ziss has had big deal lifts in big deal events, event outside of Osceola County and Florida. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

ALL-COUNTY BOYS WEIGHTLIFTING: St. Cloud’s Mikey Ziss — big lifts are a big deal

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, June 20, 2024
In the movie Anchorman, when Veronica Corningstone acts indifferently to Ron Burgundy, he egotistically proclaims “I don’t know how to put this, but I’m kind of big deal.”While St. Cloud junior MIkey Ziss is way too quiet and modest to ever say anything like Burgundy, he is rapidly becoming a “big...
Orlando City’s Luis Muriel goes skyward in an MLS match Saturday against Los Angeles FC at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City’s Luis Muriel goes skyward in an MLS match Saturday against Los Angeles FC at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Copa America — top Americas soccer action coming to the area

News Staff
Monday, June 17, 2024
By Mario Casamalhuapa For the News-GazetteThe highly anticipated Copa America is set to return to the United States in 2024, bringing with it a vibrant display of soccer excellence and passionate fanfare of the top national clubs of the Western Hemisphere.This prestigious tournament, founded in...
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