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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'

J. Daniel Pearson And Ken Jackson
Monday, November 11, 2024
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

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, November 10, 2024
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

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, November 8, 2024
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.The loss dropped Osceola to 24-5 and ended its season in...
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

Ken Jackson
Friday, November 8, 2024
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.The Magic, the top seed in the NBA G League Eastern Conferenced a year ago, couldn't overcome the offensive...
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

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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.The Bulldogs, who came into the game eighth in the most recent 7A, Region 3 rankings, now wait until Friday to see...
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

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, November 7, 2024
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. 2 in...
The Osceola volleyball team practices Monday ahead of Friday’s state tournament, just removed from winning the regional title. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The Osceola volleyball team practices Monday ahead of Friday’s state tournament, just removed from winning the regional title. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

CLASS 7A STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT -- Kowboys mentally tough, physically strong with title on the line

Ken Jackson
Thursday, November 7, 2024
If mental sharpness was the No. 1 factor for winning an FHSAA Class 7A state volleyball championship, the Osceola Kowboys would be a big favorite.OHS has qualified for the 7A state tournament for the second time in three years, and heads to Winter Haven and host Polk State College for a state...
Both the St. Cloud boys and girls golf teams have qualified for the Class 3A state tournament, the second time (2022) the teams have done the double. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Both the St. Cloud boys and girls golf teams have qualified for the Class 3A state tournament, the second time (2022) the teams have done the double. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Bulldog boys & girls golf headed to state tourney

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Both the St. Cloud High girls and boys golf teams earned at-large bids to participate in the FHSAA Class 3A state championship, being held Nov. 19-20 at Mission Resort and Club in Howey-in-the-Hills.This is the second time St. Cloud sends both teams to the finals – having also done so in 2022.While...
For the third year in a row, the Soldier City Striders middle school running club brought home the FLYRA Middle School State Championship, held Saturday in Lakeland. SUBMITTED PHOTO

For the third year in a row, the Soldier City Striders middle school running club brought home the FLYRA Middle School State Championship, held Saturday in Lakeland. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Soldier City Striders middle schoolers earn another state cross country title

Ken Jackson
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Local middle school cross country runners just keep blazing a trail to state championships.The Soldier City Striders, a club team formed outside of the school district to give middle schoolers in Osceola County a chance to compete at the state meet after county championships end, brought home the...
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