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Garrett King (5) was one of 22 full or part-time senior starters off St. Cloud’s 2020 team that went 7-3. The Bulldogs face a complete rebuild in 2021. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/J DANIEL PEARSON

Garrett King (5) was one of 22 full or part-time senior starters off St. Cloud’s 2020 team that went 7-3. The Bulldogs face a complete rebuild in 2021. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/J DANIEL PEARSON

St. Cloud Bulldogs in full rebuild mode

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
It wasn’t so much the unusually high number of seniors St. Cloud’s football team had last season, but almost all of them were starters or major contributors for Bryan Smart’s 7-3 team.
Edward Dyer moves from wide receiver to quarterback and will lead the Gateway Panthers on offense in 2021. PHOTO/J.DANIEL PEARSON

Edward Dyer moves from wide receiver to quarterback and will lead the Gateway Panthers on offense in 2021. PHOTO/J.DANIEL PEARSON

Rebuilding challenges continue for Gateway football

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Gateway football coach Marlin Roberts sighs as he observes his players going through various drills under the watchful eyes of his assistants. “We only have about 40 kids out right now. I’m hoping we pick up a few more before school starts next fall,” Roberts said.
Osceola Head Coach Scott Birchler (center) congratulates starting catcher Edwin Melendez (15) following the Kowboys’ 5-1 win over Lake Nona on Wednesday night.

Osceola Head Coach Scott Birchler (center) congratulates starting catcher Edwin Melendez (15) following the Kowboys’ 5-1 win over Lake Nona on Wednesday night.

Osceola rolls into regional final, downs Lake Nona, 5-1

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Manny Lopez and Shawn Lara combined on a three-hitter as the Osceola Kowboys climbed to within one win of a “Final Four” appearance with a 5-1 road win over Lake Nona in a FHSAA Class 7A, Region 2 semifinal on Wednesday night.
Head Coach Don Simon (center) talks to his team after a spring practice. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/J DANIEL PEARSON

Head Coach Don Simon (center) talks to his team after a spring practice. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/J DANIEL PEARSON

Spring football: Longhorns look to take next step

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
During a year when the pandemic cancelled spring football, delayed the start of the regular season, resulted in cancellations and regular season games being played in December, Harmony Head Coach Don Simon did an outstanding job of holding a young team together.
Head Coach Don Simon (center) talks to his team after a spring practice. News-Gazette Photo/J Daniel Pearson

Head Coach Don Simon (center) talks to his team after a spring practice. News-Gazette Photo/J Daniel Pearson

Spring football: Longhorns look to take next step

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
During a year when the pandemic cancelled spring football, delayed the start of the regular season, resulted in cancellations and regular season games being played in December, Harmony Head Coach Don Simon did an outstanding job of holding a young team together.
Osceola sophomore second baseman Nayeli Hernandez steps into the batter’s box against West Orange starting pitcher Lindsey Goby. Hernandez, the Lady Kowboys leading hitter this season, went one for three with a run scored in the game.

Osceola sophomore second baseman Nayeli Hernandez steps into the batter’s box against West Orange starting pitcher Lindsey Goby. Hernandez, the Lady Kowboys leading hitter this season, went one for three with a run scored in the game.

Osceola softball season ends in 10-5 defeat

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Monday, May 10, 2021
Junior Ailey Schyck drove in four runs on a pair of towering home runs and Kaley Wells had three RBI on a pair of doubles as West Orange defeated Osceola, 10-5, in an FHSAA Class 7A, Region 3 quarterfinal game last Thursday night at Coffey Field.
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