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Players, coaches and cheerleaders gather with the Orange-Osceola Challenge Classic trophy after their 35-14 win. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Players, coaches and cheerleaders gather with the Orange-Osceola Challenge Classic trophy after their 35-14 win. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Poinciana claims bowl game win at East River, 35-14

Poinciana is just one of two county football teams playing a game this week – the postseason – and while it wasn’t a playoff game, the Eagles finished off one of their best seasons in school history with one of their best performances of 2024.
Celebration All-State Swimmers (top eight finishers) of Walter Zeman and Mahmoud Morcy, who each qualified in two events. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Celebration All-State Swimmers (top eight finishers) of Walter Zeman and Mahmoud Morcy, who each qualified in two events. SUBMITTED PHOTO

State qualifiers, finishers in rest of fall sports slate

Other fall spots are wrapping up with state championships having concluded in volleyball and swimming, while championships will be determined in golf next week and cross country this weekend. Osceola County was and will be well-represented. Here is a roundup:GOLF: Both St.
Two-way Osceola and Orlando Magic player Trevelin Queen led the team in scoring in two season-opening losses to the Austin Spurs. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Two-way Osceola and Orlando Magic player Trevelin Queen led the team in scoring in two season-opening losses to the Austin Spurs. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola Magic's search for season's 1st win continues this week

Year 2 for the Osceola Magic does not yet include a victory, but the team will try to fix that twice this week at home.The Magic play the Mexico City Capitales on Thursday at 11 a.m. and Friday at 7 p.m.
The Osceola Kowboys and Tohopekaliga Tigers will play Friday in the FHSAA football playoffs.

The Osceola Kowboys and Tohopekaliga Tigers will play Friday in the FHSAA football playoffs.

It's playoff time — Osceola, Tohopekaliga hope to play 'One More Week'

Two hurricanes tried to jiggle the schedule; nonetheless, the high school football playoffs start Friday. For one county team it will be like sliding on a comfortable pair of well-worn shoes, while for another it will be like breaking in a new pair straight out of the box.
Pedro Gallese comes out of the box to make a sliding save. Th Orlando City goal keeper also had two critical penalty stops to help the team win the shootout and the game. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Pedro Gallese comes out of the box to make a sliding save. Th Orlando City goal keeper also had two critical penalty stops to help the team win the shootout and the game. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City pulls out dramatic PK shootout victory

In one of the most electrifying matches in Major League Soccer history, Orlando City SC emerged victorious over Charlotte FC Saturday in a contest that showcased the beautiful game's unpredictable nature and late-game dramatics, setting up a massive playoff showdown as the Eastern Conference's top...
Libero Dari Bravo is one of a number of juniors who return for Osceola to try to return to the state tournament. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Libero Dari Bravo is one of a number of juniors who return for Osceola to try to return to the state tournament. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Winter Park attack too much for Kowboys at state volleyball tournament

Winter Park had to turn back Osceola rallies several times, advancing to the FHSAA Class 7A State Championship Volleyball Final with a hard-fought 25-22, 22-25, 26-24, 25-22 win the Lady Kowboys Friday at Polk State College in Winter Haven.
Ethan Thompson scored 12 points Friday in his Osceola Magic debut, a 128-117 loss to the Austin Spurs. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Ethan Thompson scored 12 points Friday in his Osceola Magic debut, a 128-117 loss to the Austin Spurs. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Osceola Magic fall in G League opener, stuck by Spurs, 128-117

Opening night of Year 2 for the Osceola Magic may have been more fun for the 2,000 or so fans who attended the Silver Spurs Arena Friday night for Opening Night than it was for the team.
Will it be St. Cloud or Tohopekaliga in the Class 7A playoffs? After Wednesday's loss and a schedule change Thursday, we'll find out Friday when the bracket is revealed. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Will it be St. Cloud or Tohopekaliga in the Class 7A playoffs? After Wednesday's loss and a schedule change Thursday, we'll find out Friday when the bracket is revealed. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Winning field goal sails wide right in Bulldogs’ season-finale loss

Daniel Elizando’s potential game-winning field goal with two seconds remaining sailed wide right as Ridge Community High held on for a 27-25 win over St. Cloud (5-5) on Wednesday night.
Trevelin Queen answers questions during the Osceola Magic’s annual Media Day on Monday at the Kia Center. Queen returns for his second season with Osceola, after averaging 22.3 points per game last season, 9th best in the league. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Trevelin Queen answers questions during the Osceola Magic’s annual Media Day on Monday at the Kia Center. Queen returns for his second season with Osceola, after averaging 22.3 points per game last season, 9th best in the league. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Osceola Magic open year 2 at Silver Spurs Arena Friday

The Osceola Magic will open their 2024 NBA G-League Friday at 7 p.m. at Silver Spurs Arena when they host the Austin Spurs.The first 1000 fans will receive a collector’s edition Osceola Magic souvenir t-shirt.It will be the first of 24 home games for the Magic as they begin Season No.