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Osceola’s Jordan Isaac (11) and Helio Quinan (15) guard Harmony’s Jeremy Penner in the season opener last week. The Kowboys defeated the Longhorns and Davenport High to start the season 2-0. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Osceola’s Jordan Isaac (11) and Helio Quinan (15) guard Harmony’s Jeremy Penner in the season opener last week. The Kowboys defeated the Longhorns and Davenport High to start the season 2-0. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW — Coaches call county a balanced field

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The hoops season will enter its second week after the Thanksgiving break.Osceola, Celebration, and Poinciana will compete in 7A, District 9; while Tohopekaliga, St. Cloud and Harmony will play in 7A, District 6. Gateway is 5A, District 7; while Liberty is 4A, District 7.
Osceola quarterback Camren West will need to deliver a mistake-free performance leading the Kowboys offense in Friday’s regional final at Armwood. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola quarterback Camren West will need to deliver a mistake-free performance leading the Kowboys offense in Friday’s regional final at Armwood. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

CLASS 6A REGIONAL FOOTBALL FINAL — Stern test against Armwood awaits Kowboys

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
If the Osceola (10-2) wants to claim a regional championship and secure a spot in the FHSAA Class 6A Final Four, they will have to travel down I-4 to Seffner Friday and defeat Armwood (120) – the third ranked team in 6A and ninth ranked team in the entire state.
Enrique scores the only goal versus former USA international Goalkeeper Brad Guzman. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Enrique scores the only goal versus former USA international Goalkeeper Brad Guzman. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Vamos Orlando! Pride are NWSL champions, Orlando City on to MLS conference finals

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, November 24, 2024
It's been a historic weekend for Orlando soccer. To start, on Saturday, the Orlando Pride made history by securing their first NWSL Championship with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit in Kansas City.The City of Orlando will hold a victory parade starting at 4:30 p.m.
Osceola Coach Eric Pinellas talks to his happy, but focused Kowboys following Friday's 35-6 Class 6A Region 2 semifinal rout of Plant City Durant. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Osceola Coach Eric Pinellas talks to his happy, but focused Kowboys following Friday's 35-6 Class 6A Region 2 semifinal rout of Plant City Durant. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Kowboys Rout Durant, 35-6; sets up Black Friday showdown at Armwood

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Osceola’s dynamic duo of Taevion Swint and Jeff Sinophat ran around, through and over Durant’s defense on Friday night to lead the Kowboys to a 35-6 rout of the Cougars.
Don Simon, holding the Brass Bugle Trophy after Harmony’s win over St. Cloud in 2022, is returning to the Longhorns’ sideline after a two-year absence from coaching.

Don Simon, holding the Brass Bugle Trophy after Harmony’s win over St. Cloud in 2022, is returning to the Longhorns’ sideline after a two-year absence from coaching.

Back on the range — and sideline; Simon to coach Longhorns again

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, November 22, 2024
Sometimes, you have to let something go before you realize how much it really means to you.For Don Simon, it took a little bit more than 18 months for him to realize he loves coaching football more than being an athletic director.
Osceola safety Jeff Banks turns upfield after intercepting a pass, leaving Viera’s Nnamdi Osuorah (12) in his wake, in Friday’s 58-14 Class 6A playoff victory. The Kowboys host Durant Friday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola safety Jeff Banks turns upfield after intercepting a pass, leaving Viera’s Nnamdi Osuorah (12) in his wake, in Friday’s 58-14 Class 6A playoff victory. The Kowboys host Durant Friday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Kowboys get ‘One More Monday’ — will there be more?

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
One More Monday.“It’s been the rallying cry of our football team this time of year forever,” Osceola Coach Eric Pinellas said. “It started when Doug Nichols was the coach and it means on Monday, we want another week of practice and another playoff game to play. That only happens if you keep winning.
Christian Politic who has 74 Caps and 31 goals will lead the team . Here he is warming up. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Christian Politic who has 74 Caps and 31 goals will lead the team . Here he is warming up. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

U.S. Men's National soccer team trains in Kissimmee

Mario Casamalhuapa
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The United States Men's National Team has established its training camp in Osceola County as it prepares for crucial CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal matches against Jamaica.
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