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Jaekus Hinds, top step, accepts his first place medal after winning the Class 3A State Championship at 138 pounds. Hines put on a dominating performance in beating South Dade’s Alex Cotto, 18-5, in the final. Photo by J. Daniel Pearson.

Jaekus Hinds, top step, accepts his first place medal after winning the Class 3A State Championship at 138 pounds. Hines put on a dominating performance in beating South Dade’s Alex Cotto, 18-5, in the final. Photo by J. Daniel Pearson.

Osceola wrestlers strike gold with 3 state championship wins

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Osceola High School has another state champion.  Well actually three. Sophomore Cooper Haase (120), senior Jaekus Hines (138) and freshman Gunner Holland (152) all took individual titles in the FHSAA Class 3A State Wrestling Championships held Mar. 5-6 at Osceola Heritage Park.
Surrounded by his parents, family and teammates, Jaekus Hines signs his letter-of-intent to wrestle for Appalachian State University. Photo courtesy of Osceola High School.

Surrounded by his parents, family and teammates, Jaekus Hines signs his letter-of-intent to wrestle for Appalachian State University. Photo courtesy of Osceola High School.

Osceola High's Jaekus Hines to wrestle collegiately for Appalachian State

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Jaekus Hines, a three-time state qualifier and a defending state wrestling champion will become a Mountaineer.  On Monday, the Osceola County senior and team captain signed a scholarship offer for Appalachian State University.
The City of Life Christian Academy Lady Warriors celebrates their Class 2A, Region 3 championship following a 64-38 win over Foundation Academy last Friday night. Photo courtesy Robert Gorski/City of Life Christian Academy).

The City of Life Christian Academy Lady Warriors celebrates their Class 2A, Region 3 championship following a 64-38 win over Foundation Academy last Friday night. Photo courtesy Robert Gorski/City of Life Christian Academy).

County Sports Roundup: City of Life Christian Academy girls earns final four spot

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Monday, February 22, 2021
City of Life Christian Academy (COLCA) is headed to the FHSAA Class 2A Final Four.   The Lady Warriors (14-6), who came up one game short of the Final Four a year ago, will now move to Lakeland following an impressive 64-38 blowout road win over Foundation Academy on Friday.
St. Cloud Head Coach Chad Ansbaugh (center) talks to his team during a third quarter timeout. The Lady Bulldogs had to rally from a six-point deficit to win the game and advance in the FHSAA 6-A state tournament. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

St. Cloud Head Coach Chad Ansbaugh (center) talks to his team during a third quarter timeout. The Lady Bulldogs had to rally from a six-point deficit to win the game and advance in the FHSAA 6-A state tournament. NEWS-GAZETTE PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

St. Cloud girls move to regional basketball semifinals

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
By J. Daniel Pearson For the News-Gazette In what will most likely be the final home game of her stellar career, Eno Inyang scored 35 points to lead the St. Cloud Lady Bulldogs to a 59-52 win over Lake Howell in a Class 6A, Region 2 quarterfinal game on Friday night.
The Harmony wrestling team won their second consecutive OBC Team Championship last weekend at Osceola High School. PHOTO/HARMONY WRESTLING

The Harmony wrestling team won their second consecutive OBC Team Championship last weekend at Osceola High School. PHOTO/HARMONY WRESTLING

Harmony repeats as wrestling OBC champions

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Harmony sent 12 men to the wrestling finals, winning six individual championships, to successfully defend its Orange Belt Conference Championship with a 242.0 to 196.5 win over Osceola on Feb. 5. St. Cloud finished in third place with 132.5 points and Celebration was fourth with 86.5.
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Lady Bulldogs advance as district basketball champs

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Here’s a look at high school sports around the county. Football After Osceola lineman Xavier Castillo (Vanderbilt) and Gateway’s Jacobi Bryant (FIU) inked scholarship offers in the early signing period, nine other players selected their colleges last week.
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