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Mac McClung, at home throwing one down, will get to go for the three-peat in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk on Saturday, February 15 at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Mac McClung, at home throwing one down, will get to go for the three-peat in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk on Saturday, February 15 at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Mac is back! Magic's McClung invited to defend NBA Slam Dunk title

Staff Report
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The Osceola Magic announced Tuesday that Orlando Magic two-way guard Mac McClung will again take flight in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk contest on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Chase Center in San Francisco, seeking a three-peat in the event.The dunk event will be the third event of Saturday during NBA All-Star...
Osceola's Mac McClung fights for a loose ball with Westchester's Damion Baugh. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola's Mac McClung fights for a loose ball with Westchester's Damion Baugh. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Full team effort helps Osceola Magic win 119-111 on Rancher's Night

Robert Pincus
Friday, January 31, 2025
Playing like a team on a mission to bully their way into the playoffs, the Osceola Magic went on a 14-0 run midway through the 4th quarter to corral the Westchester Knicks, 119-111, on Rancher’s Night at Silver Spurs Arena on Thursday night.
Osceola’s Jaquille Knox (left) battles Wellington’s Liam Higgins in the 285-pound class at the FHSAA state duals championships Friday. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Osceola’s Jaquille Knox (left) battles Wellington’s Liam Higgins in the 285-pound class at the FHSAA state duals championships Friday. SUBMITTED PHOTO

OHS wrestling reaches duals state tourney; girls lifters on to regionals

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, January 30, 2025
After finishing second in the last two FHSAA state duals wrestling championships, the Osceola Kowboys went oneand- done in this year’s event, thanks mainly to injuries and illness.Osceola qualified for the state _nals by winning a subregional in Viera.
Gateway's Ashlynn Day goes up for a shot as St. Cloud's Vanessa Vohs (2) and Ava Sanchez (12) defend in Friday's OBC girls basketball championship. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Gateway's Ashlynn Day goes up for a shot as St. Cloud's Vanessa Vohs (2) and Ava Sanchez (12) defend in Friday's OBC girls basketball championship. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Gateway gets big buckets, steady defense late to pull out OBC girls hoops victory over St. Cloud, 55-49

Ken Jackson
Friday, January 24, 2025
In a game befitting a championship, Gateway finally broke free of a scrappy St. Cloud team in the fourth quarter to win, 55-49, in the Orange Belt Conference girls basketball title game Friday at Celebration High School.The Panthers (18-4) and Bulldogs (13-7) had met in the prior two OBC...
The Cruzeiro and Mineros derby was one of many fouls. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

The Cruzeiro and Mineros derby was one of many fouls. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

International soccer the buzz in the area

Mario Casamalhuapa
Friday, January 24, 2025
Orlando has become the epicenter of international soccer, hosting a spectacular lineup of matches featuring some of the world's most prestigious clubs and national teams over the next six months.The soccer extravaganza kicked off on Jan. 15 with the FC Series match between Brazilian powerhouses...
Ethan Thompson shoots for two of his 16 points in the Osceola Magic's home loss Wednesday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Ethan Thompson shoots for two of his 16 points in the Osceola Magic's home loss Wednesday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola Magic's struggles continue with home loss to Capital City; back at home next week

Ken Jackson
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Osceola Magic fell to 3-6 in the NBA G League regular season Wednesday after a 106-95 loss to the Capital City Go-Go (7-3) at the Silver Spurs Arena.Looking for a spark after a seven-game road trip, Mac McClung led the Magic in scoring with 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting and Jarrett Culver...
Gateway's Evana Rivera (11) fights for a rebound with Harmony's Chloe Barrett in Wednesday's OBC semfinal.

Gateway's Evana Rivera (11) fights for a rebound with Harmony's Chloe Barrett in Wednesday's OBC semfinal.

Gateway, St. Cloud will play for OBC girls basketball title Friday

Ken Jackson
Thursday, January 23, 2025
St. Cloud's had it; Gateway wants it ... who will get it at Celebration on Friday?Just like the last two years, the Bulldogs and Panthers will meet for the Orange Belt Conference girls basketball championship.
The Osceola Kowboys, pictured after winning their district duals, has qualified for the FHSAA state duals tournament each year it's been held since 2018. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Osceola Kowboys, pictured after winning their district duals, has qualified for the FHSAA state duals tournament each year it's been held since 2018. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Kowboys host, and earn a spot in, FHSAA Duals wrestling tourney starting Friday

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Although wrestling short-handed because of injuries and illness, Osceola will compete for a state championship this weekend as it hosts the 2025 FHSAA State Duals Championships Friday and Saturday at the Kowboys Gym.Founded in 2018, the event was created to supplement the traditional Individual...
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