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USA Gio Reyna tries to dribble past Brazilian defender Wendell in Wednesday's friendly match at Camping World Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

USA Gio Reyna tries to dribble past Brazilian defender Wendell in Wednesday's friendly match at Camping World Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

USA draws with Brazil in front of 60,000 at Camping World Stadium

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
By Mario Casamalhuapa For the News-GazetteExcitement filled the air as Brazil and the USA national teams faced off in a thrilling soccer friendly at Camping World Stadium in front of 60,016 fans.
Players like in this Osceola-St. Cloud football game could stand to make money off their name, image and likeness (NIL) thanks to new bylaws passed FILE PHOTO

Players like in this Osceola-St. Cloud football game could stand to make money off their name, image and likeness (NIL) thanks to new bylaws passed FILE PHOTO

FHSAA approves NIL for high school -- Could your kid make more than Coach?

Ken Jackson
Thursday, June 13, 2024
After months of discussion, and a vote last week, the Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors unanimously approved language in its bylaws to allow high school athletes, much like NCAA college athletes have been able to do for a few years, to earn money from Name, Image and...
ALL-COUNTY BOYS SOCCER: Calderon scored goals; Vargas stopped them

ALL-COUNTY BOYS SOCCER: Calderon scored goals; Vargas stopped them

ALL-COUNTY BOYS SOCCER: Calderon scored goals; Vargas stopped them

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
One was an offensive specialist and one was a defensive star, but at the end of the day it was too close to call, so Celebration’s Chris Vargas-Hernandez and Gateway’s Jose Calderon are 2023-24’s Osceola News Gazette Boys Soccer Co-Players of the Year.Vargas, a senior, was simple one of the top...
Team USA preps for a match against Brazil on Wednesday in Orlando, after a rough weekend outing against Colombia. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Team USA preps for a match against Brazil on Wednesday in Orlando, after a rough weekend outing against Colombia. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

USA prepares for soccer showdown against Brazil at Camping World Stadium

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
By Mario CasamalhuapaFor the News-GazetteIn a much-anticipated clash, the USA Men's National Soccer Team is set to face Brazil at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Wednesday at 7 p.m., in front of what's expected to be a sellout, enthusiastic crowd.The USA team, coming off a tough loss to...
Players taking taking to high school fields and courts this fall will be able to sign NIL deals just like their favorite college players. PHOTO/NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Players taking taking to high school fields and courts this fall will be able to sign NIL deals just like their favorite college players. PHOTO/NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

How your child can earn more than their coach — FHSAA approves NIL for high school players

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
After months of discussion, and a vote on Tuesday, the Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors unanimously approved language in its bylaws to allow high school athletes, much like NCAA college athletes have been able to do for a few years, to earn money from Name, Image and...
Luke McCrimon led Osceola High School to the District 7A-6 championship and is a third-generation OHS basketball standout. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Luke McCrimon led Osceola High School to the District 7A-6 championship and is a third-generation OHS basketball standout. SUBMITTED PHOTO

ALL-COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL — McCrimon lead county in scoring, Kowboys to district title

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
In a season where several players had their moments of greatness, Osceola’s Luke McCrimon is the selection for the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Basketball Player of the Year.“There was definitely more than one deserving candidate this year,” Osceola coach Steve Mason said.
Orlando City's Ivan Angulo takes a challenge in Saturday night's 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City's Ivan Angulo takes a challenge in Saturday night's 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Columbus Crew defeat Orlando City in clash of MLS Eastern Conference foes

News Staff
Sunday, May 26, 2024
By Mario CasamalhuapaFor the News-GazetteThe Columbus Crew traveled to Orlando a week ahead of their CONCACAF Champions Cup match and secured a crucial victory against Orlando City Saturday at Inter&Co Stadium.Diego Rossi was the hero of the night, scoring both goals in the 46th and 61st minutes.
Osceola's defense swarmed Thursday, here bottling up an Edgewater tackler, as it shut out the Eagles and DeLand Bulldogs in two halves of spring football. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Osceola's defense swarmed Thursday, here bottling up an Edgewater tackler, as it shut out the Eagles and DeLand Bulldogs in two halves of spring football. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Spring football: Kowboys defense stifles in shutout of Edgewater, DeLand; Poinciana gets offensive in 30-20 loss to Horizon

Ken Jackson
Saturday, May 25, 2024
The spring football games for Osceola and Poinciana Thursday night brought an end to the 2023-24 seasons, as graduations go on a couple miles away at the Silver Spurs Arena and students look to enjoy final couple of days of school.Poinciana's Cameron Brown ran for a touchdown and threw for two...
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