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Players from the Loco Coconuts and Party Animals gathered to pray before Friday’s Banana Ball game. (Photo/ Taylor McFee)

Players from the Loco Coconuts and Party Animals gathered to pray before Friday’s Banana Ball game. (Photo/ Taylor McFee)

Bananas Foster—faith on the field through baseball

Robert Pincus
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Hours before the wholesome family environment of Banana Ball took over ESPN Disney’s Wide World of Sports for two sold-out shows this weekend, the Washington Nationals’ director of communications was fired for blackballing pitcher Trevor Williams from social promotions due to his religious beliefs.
Harmony High alum Cade Walter was second in home runs and runs scored in his redshirt freshman season this spring at Jacksonville University. (Photo/ Bruce Wilson, Jr.)

Harmony High alum Cade Walter was second in home runs and runs scored in his redshirt freshman season this spring at Jacksonville University. (Photo/ Bruce Wilson, Jr.)

Where are they now? County grads making strides at the next athletic level

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Here’s another update on how former Osceola County athletes are performing at the next level:If you were watching ESPNU two weekends ago before the college softball and baseball tournaments started, you could have been watching former Harmony High standout and 2025 Orange Belt Conference Female...
Party Animals pitcher Garett Delano shows Banana Ball isn’t your dad’s or granddad’s baseball ... (Photo by Taylor McFee)

Party Animals pitcher Garett Delano shows Banana Ball isn’t your dad’s or granddad’s baseball ... (Photo by Taylor McFee)

‘Banana Ball’— fan-first vision visits Osceola County

Robert Pincus
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The LoCo Beach Coconuts hosted the Party Animals at ESPN’s Disney Wide World of Sports on Friday and Saturday nights in a Banana Ball Championship League game.
San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Sean Sweeney will replace Jamahl Mosley, who was fired following the team's seven-game playoff series loss to the Detroit Pistons in last month's Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Graphic/OrlandoMagic.com)

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Sean Sweeney will replace Jamahl Mosley, who was fired following the team's seven-game playoff series loss to the Detroit Pistons in last month's Eastern Conference quarterfinals. (Graphic/OrlandoMagic.com)

It's official: Spurs' assistant Sean Sweeney is Orlando Magic's next head coach

Ken Jackson
Monday, June 1, 2026
While he won't be able to check out the new digs for a bit, the Orlando Magic officially have a new head coach.
After averaging a double-double this season, North Kissimmee Christian’s Noah Flagg was selected by PHD Hoops to play for Team USA on the Paris World Tour, an international showcase taking place in France this summer. (Submitted Photo)

After averaging a double-double this season, North Kissimmee Christian’s Noah Flagg was selected by PHD Hoops to play for Team USA on the Paris World Tour, an international showcase taking place in France this summer. (Submitted Photo)

St. Cloud’s Flagg representing Team USA in Paris on the court

Robert Pincus
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Many kids playing sports dream to represent the United States of American in an international tournament. St.
Osceola defenders Jason Lewis (11) and Colton Carter (21) try to bring down Gateway’s Honor Kim in Friday’s spring football jamboree. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Osceola defenders Jason Lewis (11) and Colton Carter (21) try to bring down Gateway’s Honor Kim in Friday’s spring football jamboree. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Osceola and Gateway lock horns in spring game for first time since 2018

Ken Jackson
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Gateway and Osceola football coaches Marlin Roberts and Eric Pinellas will head into summer workouts with their teams on positive notes after Friday’s spring football jamboree at Osceola High.
Martín Ojeda scored two goals in Orlando City's 6-2 loss in Cincinnati Saturday. (Photo/Mark Thor, OCSC)

Martín Ojeda scored two goals in Orlando City's 6-2 loss in Cincinnati Saturday. (Photo/Mark Thor, OCSC)

Martin Ojeda had answers in Cincinnati, but not enough for Orlando City after U.S. Open Cup victory

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, May 24, 2026
CINCINNATI — Martín Ojeda scored in the 16th minute and Orlando City SC had the lead. They would not have it again.FC Cincinnati beat the Lions 6-2 Saturday night at TQL Stadium in an MLS regular season match that was competitive for about 45 minutes and a mismatch for the rest.
St. Cloud tight end Owen Sullivan caught eight passes for 176 yard in last week’s spring jamboree, and celebrated this touchdown pass. (Photo/ Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud tight end Owen Sullivan caught eight passes for 176 yard in last week’s spring jamboree, and celebrated this touchdown pass. (Photo/ Taylor McFee)

Spring football wrap—Bulldogs still scrappy on offense; Anderson returns to the Ranch

Ken Jackson And J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The spring football period— and the 2025-26 athletic season—will wrap up Friday when Osceola welcomes Gateway and Windermere for a spring jamboree at 6 p.m. Gateway will take on Windermere in the first half, and Osceola will play the visitors in halves to follow.
Harmony volleyball coach Ryan Kading was named the M. Dean Cherry Coach of the Year at last week’s OBC banquet. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Harmony volleyball coach Ryan Kading was named the M. Dean Cherry Coach of the Year at last week’s OBC banquet. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Harmony reclaims All-Sports, Coach of the Year awards

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
On a night Osceola County honors the best in the past season of its high school athletics, Osceola High volleyball player Cate Palmi and St.
Harmony players found the end zone three times in Friday’s 39-19 Class 4A state semifinal loss to Lennard, giving Khloe Cook-Osani (9), Jada Bloodworth (11) and Ellah Husbands (23) reason to celebrate. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Harmony players found the end zone three times in Friday’s 39-19 Class 4A state semifinal loss to Lennard, giving Khloe Cook-Osani (9), Jada Bloodworth (11) and Ellah Husbands (23) reason to celebrate. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Young Harmony flag team falls in state semifinals

Taylor McFee
Friday, May 15, 2026
TAMPA — Harmony High School’s flag football season ended Friday afternoon with a 39–19 loss to Lennard in the FHSAA Class 4A State Semifinals at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
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