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Harmony defenders Chase Adams (0) and Jaylen Carr (14) team up to take down Bayside’s Jaylen Miranda in the Longhorns’ 17-7 Friday. Harmony heads to Lake Howell this week to go for the winning streak. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Harmony defenders Chase Adams (0) and Jaylen Carr (14) team up to take down Bayside’s Jaylen Miranda in the Longhorns’ 17-7 Friday. Harmony heads to Lake Howell this week to go for the winning streak. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

FOOTBALL WEEK 5: Osceola entertains Jones tonight in one of 8 county games

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
In this week where we’ve about reached the midpoint of the season, action starts tonight with one of the most intriguing games of the season.Osceola (3-1) hosts Jones in a battle of state powers at Markus Paul Stadium. The Tigers are one of the state’s top teams across all classifications.
Cate Palmi (9), shown here in a match earlier in the season, came up big for Osceola, especially in the second set, to help the Kowboys edge out No. 6 Hagerty on Tuesday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Cate Palmi (9), shown here in a match earlier in the season, came up big for Osceola, especially in the second set, to help the Kowboys edge out No. 6 Hagerty on Tuesday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Kowboys take out No. 6 Hagerty in 5 sets

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A match lacking artistry certainly made up for in drama, grit, excitement and suspense as the Osceola Kowboys (14-3), ranked No. 4 in Class 7A by MaxPreps, came from behind to beat No. 6 Hagerty in five sets, 24-26, 25-19, 26-28, 25-22, 15-9.The win, Osceola’s seventh in a row, sets up an...
Facundo Torres runs towards the goal Saturday. The Urguayan has scored nine goals this season, including a penalty shot Saturday night. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Facundo Torres runs towards the goal Saturday. The Urguayan has scored nine goals this season, including a penalty shot Saturday night. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Orlando City rolls to 3-0 win; back on the pitch Wednesday

Mario Casamalhuapa
Sunday, September 15, 2024
The roar of the crowd at Exploria Stadium \Saturday night told the story: Orlando City is hitting its stride at just the right time on the soccer field.In a display of offensive firepower and defensive fortitude, the Lions handily defeated the New England Revolution, 3-0, notching their second...
That kind of night: Osceola's defensive lineman Amier Clarke sacks St. Cloud quarterback Logan King in Friday's 56-6 Kowboys victory. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

That kind of night: Osceola's defensive lineman Amier Clarke sacks St. Cloud quarterback Logan King in Friday's 56-6 Kowboys victory. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

101st edition of “The Game” is all Osceola, 56-6

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 14, 2024
St. Cloud’s defense had no answer for the Kowboys’ rushing attack, as Osceola scored three quick touchdowns and proceeded to dominate the 101st playing of “The Game” -- recording a 56-6 win on Friday night.Osceola extended their on-field winning streak to 14 in the series (St. Cloud’s 41-35 in 2010...
Week 4 scores; Week 5 schedule

Week 4 scores; Week 5 schedule

Osceola scoreboard: Week 4 scores; Week 5 schedules

News Staff
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Here are the scores from Friday, and the schedule for next week's games, around Osceola County.:Week 4 scores:Osceola 56, St. Cloud 6: 101st installment of Florida's fifth-longest running rivalry, see storyEvans 49, Poinciana 27: Eagles take on first non-Osceola opponent, see storyHarmony 17, Palm...
Will Nezius fights for yardage in Poinciana's **-** loss to Evans Friday at Eagle Field. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Will Nezius fights for yardage in Poinciana's **-** loss to Evans Friday at Eagle Field. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Poinciana battles, moves the ball in season's first loss, 49-27 to Evans

Ken Jackson
Friday, September 13, 2024
In Poinciana's first home game of the year, the Eagles welcomed their first non-Osceola County opponent, the fast and defensively-aggressive Evans Trojans.While Poinciana came into Friday as Osceola's only unbeaten team, the Eagles quickly learned how the other half lives.
Running backs Taevion Swint (4) and T.J. Griffin (1) will be asked to carry the load on the ground in Friday’s Osceola-St. Cloud game, the 101st playing of the rivalry. PHOTOS/TAYLOR MCFEE

Running backs Taevion Swint (4) and T.J. Griffin (1) will be asked to carry the load on the ground in Friday’s Osceola-St. Cloud game, the 101st playing of the rivalry. PHOTOS/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola vs. St. Cloud — No. 101

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
In terms of being a bitter rivalry, the St. Cloud –Osceola game has lost a little of its luster over the last two decades.
Celebration’s Kobe Orr runs from the Lake Region devense in Friday’s 21-6 Storm win. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Celebration’s Kobe Orr runs from the Lake Region devense in Friday’s 21-6 Storm win. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Poinciana county's lone unbeaten; Gateway seeks 2nd straight win

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Here’s a capsule of this week’s other football games: Poinciana moved to 3-0 for the first time after beating St. Cloud—for the first time—197 last week in a game called by weather in the fourth quarter.
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