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Osceola Magic forward Alex Morales has been selected to participate in the 2025 FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifiers for Puerto Rico. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Osceola Magic forward Alex Morales has been selected to participate in the 2025 FIBA Men’s World Cup qualifiers for Puerto Rico. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Key Osceola Magic players selected for FIBA World Cup qualifiers

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Osceola Magic guard Javonte Smart and forward Alex Morales will miss the team's road games against Rio Grande Valley on Nov. 29 and Dec. 1.
Orlando Pride defender Rafaelle acrobatically clears the ball from an a shot on goal in Sunday's NWSL semifinal, a 1-0 loss to NJ/NY Gotham FC. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Orlando Pride defender Rafaelle acrobatically clears the ball from an a shot on goal in Sunday's NWSL semifinal, a 1-0 loss to NJ/NY Gotham FC. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Orlando Pride season ends with last-minute heartbreak

Mario Casamalhuapa
Monday, November 17, 2025
The defending National Women's Soccer League champions' season ended in the cruelest way possible Sunday afternoon.
Two-way player Orlando Robinson, in his second game in Osceola (4-1), recorded his second double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds in Friday's historic win. (Photo/Osceola Magic)

Two-way player Orlando Robinson, in his second game in Osceola (4-1), recorded his second double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds in Friday's historic win. (Photo/Osceola Magic)

Osceola Magic split with Birmingham to close home stand

Ken Jackson
Monday, November 17, 2025
The Osceola Magic dropped their first game of the year Sunday, but it came after setting a franchise record for its largest margin of victory.The team won its fourth straight game Friday night,120-77, over the Birmingham Squadron (G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans).
Osceola quarterback Amaree Rutland hands off to Alijah Jenkins in Friday's playoff victory over Durant. Rutland scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard plunge. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Osceola quarterback Amaree Rutland hands off to Alijah Jenkins in Friday's playoff victory over Durant. Rutland scored the game-winning touchdown on a 1-yard plunge. (Photo/Katie Williams)

Osceola survives with thrilling playoff comeback over Durant

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Thanks to a thrilling comeback, there will be at least one more Monday for the Kowboys.Quarterback Amaree Rutland scored on a one-yard plunge with 46 seconds remaining to give Osceola an improbable 20-15 Plant City Durant in a Region 7A-2 quarterfinal playoff game at Markus Paul Stadium...
St. Cloud linebacker Dominic Cammarasana brings down Lake Nona quarterback Luke Ramsey in Friday's regional playoff quarterfinal. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud linebacker Dominic Cammarasana brings down Lake Nona quarterback Luke Ramsey in Friday's regional playoff quarterfinal. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Big first-half St. Cloud defensive stands not enough in playoff loss to Lake Nona

Ken Jackson
Friday, November 14, 2025
Lake Nona quarterback Luke Ramsey ran for touchdowns of 1 and 42 yards, and Charles Woodson Jr., the son of the Heisman Trophy winner, also scored via a pass and interception return as the Lions defeated St. Cloud, 29-0, in Friday's Region 7A-3 playoff quarterfinal.Lake Nona (8-3) avenged a 25-17...
The St. Cloud girls team claimed another top-10 team finish at the Class 3A state tournament Wednesday at Mission Resort. (Photo/Katie Stailing Adams)

The St. Cloud girls team claimed another top-10 team finish at the Class 3A state tournament Wednesday at Mission Resort. (Photo/Katie Stailing Adams)

Bulldogs excel on Day 2 for 6th-place state golf finish

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, November 14, 2025
The St. Cloud boys golf team shot the second-best team score of the day Wednesday to move up to a sixth place finish at the Class 3A state tournament on the El Campeon Course at Mission Inn Resort.After battling the cold, windy conditions Tuesday, the Bulldogs were in ninth place after shooting a...
Colin Castleton gave the thousands of middle schoolers something to cheer about Thursday with 31 points in the Osceola Magic's 117-111 School Day win over the Mexico City Capitanes. (Photo/Osceola Magic)

Colin Castleton gave the thousands of middle schoolers something to cheer about Thursday with 31 points in the Osceola Magic's 117-111 School Day win over the Mexico City Capitanes. (Photo/Osceola Magic)

In School Day game, Osceola Magic win again

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 13, 2025
In front of a loud crowd of a couple thousand area middle schoolers, the Osceola Magic ran its record to 3-0 on the young NBA G League season with a 117-111 win over the Mexico City Capitanes in the rare 11 a.m. tipoff Thursday.Annually, the team invites local students with good attendance and no...
Ayden Febres’ dedication to golf is evident; just a freshman, he’s already claimed district and regional individual titles. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

Ayden Febres’ dedication to golf is evident; just a freshman, he’s already claimed district and regional individual titles. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

Ayden Febres a diamond hardly ever in the rough

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, November 13, 2025
If you just watch St. Cloud High freshman Ayden Febres play golf, you’d likely assume you were watching a prodigy that grew up in a fancy country club setting with all the advantages afforded to the entitled.Febres has the game, confidence and looks of such a budding star who would have come from...
Slotback Alijah Jenkins (3) is one of a number of recently dinged-up Osceola Kowboys who should be back for Friday's Class 6A playoff opener against Plant City Durant. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Slotback Alijah Jenkins (3) is one of a number of recently dinged-up Osceola Kowboys who should be back for Friday's Class 6A playoff opener against Plant City Durant. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS — Bulldogs, Kowboys start postseason treks at home Friday

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Thanks to winning their district championships, St. Cloud and Osceola will both host firstround playoff games Friday.Bulldogs: Playoff win would be first in a generationSt. Cloud (8-2) will host Lake Nona (7-3) at 7:30 p.m. in its first playoff game since 2015.
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