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St. Cloud’s Kyla Perez (1) put on a show at the Orange Belt Conference track meet, winning three races and finishing second in another before making a state meet appearance in the 800 meters (File Photo).

St. Cloud’s Kyla Perez (1) put on a show at the Orange Belt Conference track meet, winning three races and finishing second in another before making a state meet appearance in the 800 meters (File Photo).

ALL-COUNTY GIRLS TRACK — Versatile Kyla Perez hopes to continue re-writing Bulldog record books

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
In a year marked by several outstanding candidates and performances, St. Cloud’s Kyla Perez is the Osceola News-Gazette’s Girls Track Athlete of the Year.Athlete of the Year and All-County honors were determined by season-long performance, with special consideration given for results during the...
Orlando City's Martin Ojeda , shown here working against NYCFC defender Tayvon Gray Wednesday, provided the scoring punch in the Lions' 2-1 victory Saturday at the New England Revolution. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Orlando City's Martin Ojeda , shown here working against NYCFC defender Tayvon Gray Wednesday, provided the scoring punch in the Lions' 2-1 victory Saturday at the New England Revolution. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Orlando City gets its groove back with 2-1 win over New England

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, July 20, 2025
After Wednesday's heartbreaking collapse against New York City FC, where Orlando City led 1-0 in the 83rd minute but lost 2-1 at home, the Lions needed a response on the road.
Gateway basketball coach Travis James is stepping down after 10 years on the Panthers' sideline. (Photo/Jillian James)

Gateway basketball coach Travis James is stepping down after 10 years on the Panthers' sideline. (Photo/Jillian James)

Change at Gateway: Joe Roy replaces longtime boys hoops coach Travis James

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Gateway’s Travis James, the county’s longest tenured high school boys’ basketball coach in Osceola County, has stepped down.James, who came to Gateway in 2006 and just finished his 10th year in the dual role of basketball coach and Athletics Director, was informed this week that he would have to...
Poinciana distance runner Levi Lee was Number 1 county-wide in the 800 and 3,200 meters, and statewide in the 1,600. (File Photo)

Poinciana distance runner Levi Lee was Number 1 county-wide in the 800 and 3,200 meters, and statewide in the 1,600. (File Photo)

ALL-COUNTY BOYS TRACK — Great year for county, but Levi Lee went the distance

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
In a year of tremendous success on the track for many county athletes, none stood higher on the podium than Poinciana’s Levi Lee.The senior was the county’s lone state champion, winning the Class 4A state 1,600 meter championship, and is the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Track Athlete of the Year.Lee’...
Harmony forward Gabriella Guzman scored 20 goals for the Longhorns, and now has 60 career tallies heading into her senior season. (File Photo)

Harmony forward Gabriella Guzman scored 20 goals for the Longhorns, and now has 60 career tallies heading into her senior season. (File Photo)

ALL-COUNTY GIRLS SOCCER: Gabriella Guzman—a Longhorn force

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Although she was already a lethal scorer in her first two seasons at Harmony, junior striker Gabriella Guzman took it to the next level this past year, scoring 20 goals for the Longhorns and leading the team to familiar heights—Orange Belt Conference and district championships.Guzman, the Osceola...
Harmony lefty Ismael Rivera thrived in all pitching roles for the district champion Longhorns. (Photo/Katie Williams).

Harmony lefty Ismael Rivera thrived in all pitching roles for the district champion Longhorns. (Photo/Katie Williams).

ALL-COUNTY BASEBALL: ‘Iceman’ Rivera was cool under pressure

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, July 10, 2025
After considerable debate with coaches and observers, and despite the impressive credentials posted by a number of players, Harmony pitcher Ismael Rivera is the Osceola News-Gazette Baseball Player of the Year for 2025.Whether starting, pitching long relief or closing, Rivera filled whatever role...
“I just don’t think there was any question that he was the best player on the field for almost every game,” Storm Athletics Director and assistant coach Chad Boudreaux said. “He was a dominating player for us.”

“I just don’t think there was any question that he was the best player on the field for almost every game,” Storm Athletics Director and assistant coach Chad Boudreaux said. “He was a dominating player for us.”

ALL-COUNTY BOYS SOCCER: Defensive DeTorres Player of the Year

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, July 10, 2025
While flashy goal scorers or stout goaltenders often grab most soccer attention, this year Celebration defensive center back Luca DeTorres is the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Soccer Player of the Year.Long the most dominant boys’ soccer program in the county, Celebration had another outstanding 14-4-1...
Fluminense fans packed Camping World Stadium. The Brazilian side beat Al Hilal 2-1 Friday in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal match. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Fluminense fans packed Camping World Stadium. The Brazilian side beat Al Hilal 2-1 Friday in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal match. (Photo/Mario Casamalhuapa)

Orlando's Summer Soccer Spectacular: We Came, We Saw, We Conquered

Mario Casamalhuapa
Monday, July 7, 2025
Central Florida once again emerged as the epicenter of world-class soccer this summer, hosting a remarkable collection of international matches in the FIFA Club World Cup that transformed the City Beautiful into a global football destination.
St. Cloud’s Grace Comiskey is a member of the Florida Alliance U-19 hockey team, considered the top girls club team in Florida. (Submitted Photo)

St. Cloud’s Grace Comiskey is a member of the Florida Alliance U-19 hockey team, considered the top girls club team in Florida. (Submitted Photo)

Keeping it cool—St. Cloud’s Comiskey excels on hockey rink

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, July 3, 2025
While many of her fellow St. Cloud High School athletes are working out in the hot, humid Florida summer sun or in sweltering gyms, weight rooms or wrestling rooms, Grace Comiskey prefers to keep things cool.It’s not because she lacks dedication or is taking it easy.
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