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Tohopekaliga's boys celebrate the school's first OBC cross county title, won Wednesday in a tiebreaker over Celebration

Tohopekaliga's boys celebrate the school's first OBC cross county title, won Wednesday in a tiebreaker over Celebration

Toho takes OBC boys XC in thriller; Lady Longhorns repeat

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Heading into the 2021 season, Tohopekaliga boys cross country coach Matt Fenn said his team’s depth would be the strength of his squad.  He wasn’t kidding.  On Thursday, his sixth runner – usually a non-scoring participant – decided the Orange Belt Conference Championship in favor of the Tigers.
Osceola linebacker Joel Campbell gets the better of Dr. Phillips lineman Payton Kirkland, 140 pounds bigger, in Friday’s 26-6 win. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Osceola linebacker Joel Campbell gets the better of Dr. Phillips lineman Payton Kirkland, 140 pounds bigger, in Friday’s 26-6 win. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Kowboys’ 10th district title on the line Friday at West Orange

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Osceola’s big 26-6 win over Dr. Phillips, who’s become a Kowboy rival in past years for playoff dominance, sets up a really, really, really big game in District 8A-9 Friday.
The All-OBC girls golf team, from left: Morgan Beaulieu (St. Cloud), Adrianna Leon (Celebration) , Jenna Barnett (SC) , Natalie Quinones (C), Tess Shieve (SC), Nadia Burda (SC), Cayden Challacombe (SC), Jennifer Pigeon (Harmony). PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

The All-OBC girls golf team, from left: Morgan Beaulieu (St. Cloud), Adrianna Leon (Celebration) , Jenna Barnett (SC) , Natalie Quinones (C), Tess Shieve (SC), Nadia Burda (SC), Cayden Challacombe (SC), Jennifer Pigeon (Harmony). PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

St. Cloud makes it three-peat sweep at OBC golf

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
For the third year in a row, the St. Cloud Bulldogs swept the Orange Belt Conference boys and girls golf championships, held Monday and Tuesday at Royal St. Cloud Golf Club. While the win has become common, the dominance shown by St. Cloud was uncommon.
Osceola linebacker Joel Campbell gets the better of Dr. Phillips lineman Payton Kirkland, 140 pounds bigger, in Friday's 26-6 win. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Osceola linebacker Joel Campbell gets the better of Dr. Phillips lineman Payton Kirkland, 140 pounds bigger, in Friday's 26-6 win. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Kowboys get defensive in 26-6 win over Dr. Phillips

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, October 16, 2021
On a night when they named its stadium after a former legend, the Osceola got a legendary effort from its defense as the Kowboys won their sixth straight game with a 26-6 district win over Dr. Phillips on Friday night.
City of Life senior Anthony Felix picks up yards in a 52-14 win Friday over Real Life Christian. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

City of Life senior Anthony Felix picks up yards in a 52-14 win Friday over Real Life Christian. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

City of Life an 8-man playoff team

Ken Jackson
Friday, October 15, 2021
City of Life, Osceola County's lone eight-man football program, clinched a Sunshine State Athletic Conference playoff spot last week.
Tohopekaliga (in white) and Celebration will be in action at the District 7A-5 volleyball tournament next week. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga (in white) and Celebration will be in action at the District 7A-5 volleyball tournament next week. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Volleyball regional berths on the line at next week's district tournaments

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Osceola County could see three volleyball district champions crowned next week, with very compelling potential district semifinal matches among rivals who have already played high-tension matches.
After an outstanding career at Osceola High School, Markus Paul became an All-American safety at Syracuse and set career record with 19 interceptions PHOTO/SYRACUSE U. SID

After an outstanding career at Osceola High School, Markus Paul became an All-American safety at Syracuse and set career record with 19 interceptions PHOTO/SYRACUSE U. SID

Osceola to honor legend Markus Paul Friday

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Osceola High School will pay tribute to one of its most famous alumni Friday when it officially renames its football stadium in honor of Markus Paul prior to its game with Dr. Phillips.
St. Cloud running back Jolaney Quinones tries to avoid a Gateway tackler in Monday’s 22-12 victory over the Panthers, who forced five turnovers in the game. PHOTO/ROB HERBERT

St. Cloud running back Jolaney Quinones tries to avoid a Gateway tackler in Monday’s 22-12 victory over the Panthers, who forced five turnovers in the game. PHOTO/ROB HERBERT

Freshman-led Bulldogs edge Panthers, 22-12

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Isaac Nieves took a screen pass and raced 69 yards for a touchdown and Noah Carr returned an interception 26 yards for another score, as the St. Cloud Bulldogs posted a 22-12 win over Gateway on Monday night. “This team needed a win in the worst way,” St. Cloud Coach Bryan Smart said.
Boys swim the opening lap of the 100 meter breaststroke at the OBC championships. PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

Boys swim the opening lap of the 100 meter breaststroke at the OBC championships. PHOTOS/KEN JACKSON

Defending the pool: Storm, Lady Longhorns win OBC swim titles

J Daniel Pearson
Monday, October 11, 2021
It was status quo at the Orange Belt Conference Swimming and Diving Championships Thursday, as the Celebration boys won their third consecutive team title, while the Harmony Longhorns won the girls’ title for the eighth time in 10 years and the 13th time overall.
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