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Players taking taking to high school fields and courts this fall will be able to sign NIL deals just like their favorite college players. PHOTO/NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Players taking taking to high school fields and courts this fall will be able to sign NIL deals just like their favorite college players. PHOTO/NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

How your child can earn more than their coach — FHSAA approves NIL for high school players

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
After months of discussion, and a vote on Tuesday, the Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors unanimously approved language in its bylaws to allow high school athletes, much like NCAA college athletes have been able to do for a few years, to earn money from Name, Image and...
Luke McCrimon led Osceola High School to the District 7A-6 championship and is a third-generation OHS basketball standout. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Luke McCrimon led Osceola High School to the District 7A-6 championship and is a third-generation OHS basketball standout. SUBMITTED PHOTO

ALL-COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL — McCrimon lead county in scoring, Kowboys to district title

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
In a season where several players had their moments of greatness, Osceola’s Luke McCrimon is the selection for the Osceola News-Gazette Boys Basketball Player of the Year.“There was definitely more than one deserving candidate this year,” Osceola coach Steve Mason said.
Orlando City's Ivan Angulo takes a challenge in Saturday night's 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City's Ivan Angulo takes a challenge in Saturday night's 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Inter&Co Stadium. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Columbus Crew defeat Orlando City in clash of MLS Eastern Conference foes

News Staff
Sunday, May 26, 2024
By Mario CasamalhuapaFor the News-GazetteThe Columbus Crew traveled to Orlando a week ahead of their CONCACAF Champions Cup match and secured a crucial victory against Orlando City Saturday at Inter&Co Stadium.Diego Rossi was the hero of the night, scoring both goals in the 46th and 61st minutes.
Osceola's defense swarmed Thursday, here bottling up an Edgewater tackler, as it shut out the Eagles and DeLand Bulldogs in two halves of spring football. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Osceola's defense swarmed Thursday, here bottling up an Edgewater tackler, as it shut out the Eagles and DeLand Bulldogs in two halves of spring football. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Spring football: Kowboys defense stifles in shutout of Edgewater, DeLand; Poinciana gets offensive in 30-20 loss to Horizon

Ken Jackson
Saturday, May 25, 2024
The spring football games for Osceola and Poinciana Thursday night brought an end to the 2023-24 seasons, as graduations go on a couple miles away at the Silver Spurs Arena and students look to enjoy final couple of days of school.
A mural outside Gateway High's new weight room honors an old coach, Dwayne Webb, who was instrumental in the Panther's strength training program — and athlete's overall lives. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

A mural outside Gateway High's new weight room honors an old coach, Dwayne Webb, who was instrumental in the Panther's strength training program — and athlete's overall lives. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

‘Webb’s House’ is Gateway’s legacy to longtime coach and mentor

Ken Jackson
Friday, May 24, 2024
Coaches are mentors. They leave a legacy among those who pass through locker rooms, and in the case of longtime Osceola County Dwayne Webb, weight rooms.Webb was the quintessential “that guy” at Gateway High School, and before that in stops at Osceola, St.
Harmony’s Rylan Rogers tries to gain yardage in the Longhorns’ spring game Thursday against East Ridge. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Harmony’s Rylan Rogers tries to gain yardage in the Longhorns’ spring game Thursday against East Ridge. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Coaches say spring games foster football optimism

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
While Poinciana (at Horizon) and Osceola (hosting DeLand and Edgewater) capping spring football games Thursday at 6 p.m., the county’s other programs got theirs in last week.St. Cloud hosted Celebration and three other teams Thursday, with facing each other for one 25-minute running quarter.
Pro Chris Lane, who won when the Bass Pro Tour last visited the Kissimmee Chain in 2023, will be among the 30 competitors competing at General Tire Heavy Hitters next week in Kissimmee. (Photo by Phoenix Moore)

Pro Chris Lane, who won when the Bass Pro Tour last visited the Kissimmee Chain in 2023, will be among the 30 competitors competing at General Tire Heavy Hitters next week in Kissimmee. (Photo by Phoenix Moore)

Pro fishing stars on Kissimmee chain this week

Staff Report
Friday, May 17, 2024
Imagine going fishing, and collecting $100,000 for catching one bass.One pro angler can do that this week on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes as Major League Fishing (MLF) will hold the fifth General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops.
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