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Assistant Football Coach Chris Biggz, left, and Assistant Coach Chris Johnson, right, introduce new head football coach Jeff Higgins on Wednesday afternoon. News-Gazette Photo/ J. Daniel Pearson

Assistant Football Coach Chris Biggz, left, and Assistant Coach Chris Johnson, right, introduce new head football coach Jeff Higgins on Wednesday afternoon. News-Gazette Photo/ J. Daniel Pearson

Higgins takes over Toho football program

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Tohopekaliga High has a new football boss. Athletics Director Lonnie Flores named Jeff Higgins as the third head coach in the school’s four-year history.
Silver Spurs Rodeo will feature bull riding, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, tie-down roping, team roping and steer wrestling.

Silver Spurs Rodeo will feature bull riding, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, tie-down roping, team roping and steer wrestling.

Tickets on sale for 10th Monster Bulls and 145th Silver Spurs Rodeo

News Staff
Monday, January 25, 2021
The Silver Spurs Riding Club announces its 10th Annual Monster Bulls event on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m., and the 145th Silver Spurs Rodeo on Feb. 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Real rodeo cowboys and cowgirls will be holding on for the ride of their lives as they compete against the...
Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden poses with the trophy after winning the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio on January 26, 2020 in Boca Raton. Photo:Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden poses with the trophy after winning the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio on January 26, 2020 in Boca Raton. Photo:Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Lake Nona to host the second edition of the Gainbridge LPGA in 2021

News Staff
Sunday, January 17, 2021
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Group1001 has announced that Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in will host the second edition of the Gainbridge LPGA in 2021.  The event will be Feb. 25-28 and feature a field of 120 players competing for a $2 million purse.
St. Cloud freshman Ashley Aun (110-pound class) is successful at her clean and jerk attempt of 120 pounds in a recent competition. Photo Courtesy of St. Cloud High School.

St. Cloud freshman Ashley Aun (110-pound class) is successful at her clean and jerk attempt of 120 pounds in a recent competition. Photo Courtesy of St. Cloud High School.

Winter sports in full swing for Osceola County schools

J. Daniel Pearson - For the News-Gazette
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
With the Christmas break over, winter sports in Osceola County are in full swing.  Here’s a look around the county:  Boys’ basketball: City of Life Christian Academy continued its fine season with a 63-58 win over Liberty (2-5) to improve its record to 13-1 on the season.
The Osceola High football team capped a crazy 2020 year by reaching the finals of the Class 8A State Championship. It was Coach Doug Nichols third trip to the finals in the last seven years. Photo /jana stultz

The Osceola High football team capped a crazy 2020 year by reaching the finals of the Class 8A State Championship. It was Coach Doug Nichols third trip to the finals in the last seven years. Photo /jana stultz

2020: A year to remember and forget in high school sports

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The calendar turned on us last week and 2020 is gone (thankfully in some people’s mind), so it is time to look back on a high school sports year that was (and wasn’t) for the last 12 months.
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Kowboy wrestlers excel at knockout Christmas classic

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Osceola freshman Anderson Heap won his weight class and defending state champions Cooper Haase and Jaekus Hines registered runner-up finishes as the Kowboys recorded an 11th place finish at the prestigious Knockout Christmas Classic held at Silver Spurs Arena, Dec. 28-29.
Harmony’s JC McNichols (top) pins an opponent during the Bulldog Classic. McNichols, wrestling in the 132-pound weight class, and teammate Aiden Poe (120), each went 7-0 in the two-day event as the Harmony finished second in the event. Photo courtesy of becky mcnichols

Harmony’s JC McNichols (top) pins an opponent during the Bulldog Classic. McNichols, wrestling in the 132-pound weight class, and teammate Aiden Poe (120), each went 7-0 in the two-day event as the Harmony finished second in the event. Photo courtesy of becky mcnichols

Osceola district soccer, basketball, wrestling are in full swing

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Although the coronavirus continues to frustrate local high school coaches and athletes, winter sports are in full swing at Osceola County high schools as we approach the New Year.
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