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The Osceola Kowboys celebrate their third regional volleyball championship in four years Wednesday, after defeating Jupiter in straight sets. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

The Osceola Kowboys celebrate their third regional volleyball championship in four years Wednesday, after defeating Jupiter in straight sets. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

A Date At State: Osceola shows its might in regional final

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Jupiter High walked into the Osceola High gym Wednesday the taller volleyball team.Less than 90 minutes later, might beat height, and the mighty Kowboys are headed back to the FHSAA Class 7A state volleyball tournament with a three-set victory over the Warriors that was part power, part clinic.
After a five-year career in the NBA G League, including the last two for the Osceola Magic, Mac McClung has signed with the NBA's Indiana Pacers. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

After a five-year career in the NBA G League, including the last two for the Osceola Magic, Mac McClung has signed with the NBA's Indiana Pacers. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

A dream realized — Mac McClung reaches NBA with Pacers

Bob Pincus
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Dreams do come true! Mac McClung was the floor leader for the Osceola Magic the last two years, leading them all the way to the NBA G League Championship series where they lost to the Stockton Kings last season. McClung wanted parlay the success of last year into playing regularly at the NBA level.
St. Cloud quarterback Jeremiah Lattier, who tossed two touchdown passes in last week’s 14-7 Solider City Classic win over Harmony, can get the Bulldogs their eighth regular season win Friday against his former program, Lake Minneola. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud quarterback Jeremiah Lattier, who tossed two touchdown passes in last week’s 14-7 Solider City Classic win over Harmony, can get the Bulldogs their eighth regular season win Friday against his former program, Lake Minneola. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

A lot to play for—starting Thursday

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Surprise—the 2025 football regular season ends this week. (Didn't it just start?)Although the playoff picture is clear, there is a lot to the teams to play for—including playoff positioning, pride, the record book and momentum heading into next year.
Sophie Spivey (10), Mikayla Matthews (11) and Brooklyn Sippio (3), shown here in the District 7A-7 tournament, were key to the Osceola Kowboys' three-set regional playoff semifinal win at OHS Saturday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Sophie Spivey (10), Mikayla Matthews (11) and Brooklyn Sippio (3), shown here in the District 7A-7 tournament, were key to the Osceola Kowboys' three-set regional playoff semifinal win at OHS Saturday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Saturday sweep puts Osceola volleyball one win from 7A Final Four

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, October 25, 2025
It was a lot closer than the final score indicated, but Osceola’s volleyball team swept past a tall and talented Vero Beach team in straight sets (27-25, 25-19, 25-22) Saturday afternoon in a Class 7A Region 2 semifinal.
St. Cloud's Bryce Williams (5) and Zeus Howard (21) defend a pass intended for Harmony's Ethan Morton (8). (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud's Bryce Williams (5) and Zeus Howard (21) defend a pass intended for Harmony's Ethan Morton (8). (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud Soldiers on to win the Bugle, 14-7, over Harmony

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Bryce Williams caught four passes for 102 yards and a score and came away with a big second half interception to lead St. Cloud to a hard-fought 14-7 win over Harmony in the 21st playing of the Soldier City Classic.With the win, St.
Liberty linebacker Rashad Robinson brings down Poinciana quarterback Terrell Jones in Friday's Battle of the Boulevard, a 38-0 Poinciana win. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Liberty linebacker Rashad Robinson brings down Poinciana quarterback Terrell Jones in Friday's Battle of the Boulevard, a 38-0 Poinciana win. (Photo/Ken Jackson)

Poinciana wins 4th straight Battle of the Boulevard, 38-0

Ken Jackson
Friday, October 24, 2025
Poinciana's seniors accomplished a great feat in Friday's Battle of the Boulevard rivalry football showdown.Those Eagles turned a series around that they had never won since it started in 2007, and claimed their fourth straight win over the Chargers, 38-0. Those seniors never lost to Liberty.
St. Cloud receiver Stacy Taylor hauls in a pass from Jeremiah Lattier in the Bulldogs district-clinching win last week. The two, and other receivers, will have to connect to find a win against rival Harmony on Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud receiver Stacy Taylor hauls in a pass from Jeremiah Lattier in the Bulldogs district-clinching win last week. The two, and other receivers, will have to connect to find a win against rival Harmony on Friday. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

FOOOTBALL RIVALRY WEEK: Soldiers, Battles, Bugles — sounds more like Veteran’s Day

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The game has no implications for the District 7A-10 championship, but Friday’s 21st edition of the Soldier City Classic between St. Cloud (6-2, 2-0) and Harmony (4-4, 0-2) means everything to the players, coaches, alumni and fans of both schools.St.
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