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Dagur Thórhallsson scores the third goal in a 3-0 win over Inter Miami Sunday in Miami. (Photo Mark Thor/Orlando City)

Dagur Thórhallsson scores the third goal in a 3-0 win over Inter Miami Sunday in Miami. (Photo Mark Thor/Orlando City)

Orlando's purple Lions leaves pink-clad Messi feeling blue

Mario Casamalhuapa
Monday, May 19, 2025
In a match that may have altered the trajectory of both clubs' seasons, Orlando City SC delivered a commanding performance Saturday night, silencing Inter Miami CF with a comprehensive 3-0 victory that left Lionel Messi visibly frustrated and the home crowd stunned at Chase Stadium in Fort...
St. Cloud and Tohopekaliga, who played a gripping district game in October that the Bulldogs won, will host spring games or jamborees this week. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud and Tohopekaliga, who played a gripping district game in October that the Bulldogs won, will host spring games or jamborees this week. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

The final act: Spring football wraps up athletic season

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Another outstanding athletic year comes to a close with the conclusion of spring football practice with spring games.That action starts Wednesday night at 6 p.m. when Tohopekaliga hosts Poinciana.
The Orlando Valkyries celebrate winning the Pro Volleyball Federation championship — and the $1 million team prize that goes with it — in Henderson, Nev. Sunday. (Photo/PVF)

The Orlando Valkyries celebrate winning the Pro Volleyball Federation championship — and the $1 million team prize that goes with it — in Henderson, Nev. Sunday. (Photo/PVF)

Orlando Valkyries claim Pro Volleyball Federation championship — and $1 million team prize

Ken Jackson
Monday, May 12, 2025
The Orlando Valkyries, its entry in the Pro Volleyball Federation, returned home from Sunday's league championship in Henderson, Nev. feeling like a million bucks.That's because the team, in its second season, claimed the PVF championship Sunday with a four-set victory over the Indy Ignite.
Poinciana High Class 4A state champion Levi Lee, who won the gold in the 1600 meters, with Eagles track coach Cathy Esposito Saturday at the University of North Florida. (Photo/Poinciana High)

Poinciana High Class 4A state champion Levi Lee, who won the gold in the 1600 meters, with Eagles track coach Cathy Esposito Saturday at the University of North Florida. (Photo/Poinciana High)

MILE MASTER CLASS: Poinciana Levi Lee is state 4A 1600 meters champion

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, May 11, 2025
The meet was delayed by weather, but it didn't stop Poinciana’s Levi Lee from dipping into a pot of gold.Lee brought home the gold at Saturday's FHSAA Class 4A track meet in Jacksonville, winning the 1600 meters in a time of 4:14.93.
Martin Ojeda celebrates one of his goals. Martin had his first hat trick for Orlando City Saturday against the New England Revolution. (Photo by Mark Thor/Orlando City)

Martin Ojeda celebrates one of his goals. Martin had his first hat trick for Orlando City Saturday against the New England Revolution. (Photo by Mark Thor/Orlando City)

Late Penalty Salvages Draw for Revolution despite Ojeda's Orlando City Hat Trick

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Under drizzly conditions at Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando City SC and New England Revolution delivered an enthralling 3-3 draw on Sunday evening, with Martín Ojeda's noteworthy hat trick ultimately not enough to secure all three points for the home side.
St. Cloud pitcher Addison Felblinger, pictured in the district championship victory, struck out seven in Thursday's regional quarterfinal playoff game against Boone. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

St. Cloud pitcher Addison Felblinger, pictured in the district championship victory, struck out seven in Thursday's regional quarterfinal playoff game against Boone. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Big hit pushes Boone past Bulldogs in softball regionals

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, May 9, 2025
At the end of the long day, it was one play that made the difference.Aracelys Gonzalez’s sinking line drive in the fourth inning skipped by St. Cloud outfielder Khia Czeczeli for a three-run triple to help Boone to a 4-2 win over the Bulldogs in FHSAA regional softball action on Thursday night.
Osceola's Cheyene Price is one of three Kowboy jumpers who've qualified for the Class 3A state track meet this weekend in Jacksonville. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Osceola's Cheyene Price is one of three Kowboy jumpers who've qualified for the Class 3A state track meet this weekend in Jacksonville. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Here's your 17 Osceola County state track qualifiers

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Osceola County will be well represented at this weekend’s FHSAA state track meet at the North Florida University in Jacksonville. Osceola County has qualified 17 athletes, including four regional champions, in 15 events.
St. Clouds Skylah Rodriguez loads up to turn on a pitch in the District 7A-6 championship game. She scored the Bulldogs’ second run of a 3-2 win over Harmony on a single by Sheyene Hawkins. The Bulldogs host Boone in Thursday's regional quarterfinal playoffs. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Clouds Skylah Rodriguez loads up to turn on a pitch in the District 7A-6 championship game. She scored the Bulldogs’ second run of a 3-2 win over Harmony on a single by Sheyene Hawkins. The Bulldogs host Boone in Thursday's regional quarterfinal playoffs. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Regionals heating up on the field, in the gym

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
St. Cloud was the county’s lone team to reach the FHSAA softball regional playoffs. The Bulldogs (21-5) as the No. 3 seed in Region 7A-2, will host Orlando Boone (14-10) on Thursday at 7:15 p.m.St.
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