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West Virginia signee Brooklyn Sippio will have a bigger role in the Osceola volleyball attack in her senior year. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

West Virginia signee Brooklyn Sippio will have a bigger role in the Osceola volleyball attack in her senior year. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

OSCEOLA COUNTY VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW — Kowboys keep eyes on 5A finals

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Last year was like the last decade. Osceola High dominated the county’s volleyball scene, going 26-5 while winning Orange Belt Conference, district and regional titles before falling in the Class 7A state semifinals in five sets to Plant.
Almost Had It — Osceola's Ernest Hartfield and St. Clouds' Aiden Richardson go up for a pass in the Bulldogs' 18-15 win over the Kowboys, their first on the field since 2010. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Almost Had It — Osceola's Ernest Hartfield and St. Clouds' Aiden Richardson go up for a pass in the Bulldogs' 18-15 win over the Kowboys, their first on the field since 2010. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

UNDER’DOGS NO MORE — St. Cloud stuns Osceola, 18-15, for first win in series since 2010

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Khalil Davis scored the only points of the second half on 58-yard interception return as St. Cloud ended a teenager’s lifetime of futility with an 18-15 win over rival Osceola in the 103rd edition of the game.
Poinciana's Rodney Mallet fights for yardage through the Celebration defense in the Eagles' 47-7 win Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Poinciana's Rodney Mallet fights for yardage through the Celebration defense in the Eagles' 47-7 win Friday. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Minenok, Poinciana open 2026 with dominant win

Robert Pincus
Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Poinciana football team sent a message to the rest of its opponents – like Osceola High next week – in a 47-7 romp over the Celebration Storm in Friday’s season opener.“Next week is one of the biggest games in Poinciana school history,” Poinciana head coach Taron Mallard said. “We’re ready.
Nova Lakes QB Josh Rodriguez hits a Jaden Dionisi on a swing pass on the Rattlers' first possession Friday against Palm Bay. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Nova Lakes QB Josh Rodriguez hits a Jaden Dionisi on a swing pass on the Rattlers' first possession Friday against Palm Bay. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Nova Lakes has a lot of firsts; Harmony ties biggest win margin in school history

Ken Jackson
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Years from now, Nova Lakes High School fans, family, friends, players and parents won’t recall the 41-7 score against Palm Bay in Friday’s first-ever regular-season varsity football game.They’ll just remember they were there when it finally kicked off after a 50-minute lightning delay.
Robert Lewandowski wins the ball against Robin Jansson. Jansson caused a penalty agains the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich player. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Robert Lewandowski wins the ball against Robin Jansson. Jansson caused a penalty agains the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich player. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Lions fall to Fire, Lewandowski after long rain delay

Mario Casamalhuapa
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Ninety minutes of rain delay bought Orlando City nothing but a longer wait for a goal that never came.Chicago Fire FC weathered the stoppage and a lopsided share of the ball to beat the Lions 2-1 on Wednesday night at Inter.
Osceola used a huge second half to record its 15th win in a row over St. Cloud in 44-7 fashion. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Osceola used a huge second half to record its 15th win in a row over St. Cloud in 44-7 fashion. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Osceola vs. St. Cloud, No. 103 — is this the Year Of the ‘Dog?

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Osceola and St. Cloud will be meeting on the field for the 103rd time on Friday night. It’s one of the oldest series in the country and fifth most continuous rivalry in the state of Florida.What is hasn’t been, at least not recently, is competitive.
Tyrese Spicer celebrates his goal. OCSC tied FC Cincinnati 1-1 Saturday. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Tyrese Spicer celebrates his goal. OCSC tied FC Cincinnati 1-1 Saturday. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Spicer's equalizer earns Orlando City a 1-1 draw with Cincinnati

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Justin Ellis slipped the ball through the middle in the 48th minute, catching Cincinnati on the break. Tyrese Spicer beat his defender to the pass and finished right-footed from the center of the box, high into the net. Inter.Co Stadium came up out of its seats.Orlando City had its goal.
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