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Osceola linebacker Elijah brings down Lake Mary running back Isaiah Thomas in Friday's 24-7 loss at Lake Mary. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola linebacker Elijah brings down Lake Mary running back Isaiah Thomas in Friday's 24-7 loss at Lake Mary. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola loses a tough one at Lake Mary, 24-7

Ken Jackson
Friday, August 30, 2024
Osceola literally played with one arm behind its back Friday, took it on the chin, and lost, 24-7, at Lake Mary.Senior running back and UCF commit Taevion Swint took a helmet to the shoulder on his first carry of the night and wasn't the same, and Kowboys coaches shut him down after just a quarter...
Sophie Spivey (10) and Brooklyn Sippio (3) will be part of Osceola’s imposing front line at the net. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Sophie Spivey (10) and Brooklyn Sippio (3) will be part of Osceola’s imposing front line at the net. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW — Lofty goals in reach for Lady Kowboys

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Osceola High once again finds itself among the elite in Florida high school volleyball programs as the 2024 season begins.What could be surprising, however, is this edition of the Lady Kowboys may be the best team to ever grace the hardwoods of the Kowboys’ gym.“We have a lot of weapons and we can...
Osceola High School football -- Week 1 scores; Week 2 schedule

Osceola High School football -- Week 1 scores; Week 2 schedule

Osceola High School football -- Week 1 scores; Week 2 schedule

News Staff
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Week 1 football scores -- Aug. 23Osceola 21, Treasure Coast 7 -- Kowboys Sinophat, Swint combine for 200 rushing yards, 3 TDs (click for story)Poinciana 34, Celebration 14 -- Brown's 5 TDs elevate Eagles for win in Coach Mallard's 1st game (click for story)St. Cloud 27, Freedom 0Tohopekaliga 14,...
Poinciana quarterback Cameron Brown fires a pass in the Eagles' 34-14 Friday over Celebration. Brown threw for 237 yards and three touchdowns, and committed no turnovers. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Poinciana quarterback Cameron Brown fires a pass in the Eagles' 34-14 Friday over Celebration. Brown threw for 237 yards and three touchdowns, and committed no turnovers. PHOTO/MARIO CASAMALHUAPA

Browns' 5 TDs propels Poinciana past purple Storm, 34-14

Ken Jackson
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Osceola County's two teams with new head coaches -- which won their Kickoff Classics last week -- met in our only matchup of in-county teams Friday.
Osceola warms up for its game Friday against Treasure Coast. Thunderstorms pulled them off the field for nearly two hours before the game kicked off and the Kowboys won, 21-7. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola warms up for its game Friday against Treasure Coast. Thunderstorms pulled them off the field for nearly two hours before the game kicked off and the Kowboys won, 21-7. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

Osceola buries Treasure Coast in opener, 21-7

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Heading into Friday’s home opener against Treasure Coast, Osceola coach Eric Pinellas wanted to see his team control possession by running the ball on offense and dominate on defense.
Tohopekaliga head coach Anthony Paradiso (center with hoodie) talks to his squad after the team’s first fall practice. The Tigers will battle St. Cloud, Harmony and Lake in District 7A-10 in 2024 in search of their first district title. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Tohopekaliga head coach Anthony Paradiso (center with hoodie) talks to his squad after the team’s first fall practice. The Tigers will battle St. Cloud, Harmony and Lake in District 7A-10 in 2024 in search of their first district title. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

2024 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL — Kickoff Classics usher start to season

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
School is back in session and high school sports return, not only to the gym (volleyball), pool (swimming) and course (cross country and golf), but also to the gridiron.All eight Osceola County football teams are in action Friday night in their annual pre-season Kickoff Classics.
Long-time Osceola County resident Hal Lanier was inducted into the American Association of Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Long-time Osceola County resident Hal Lanier was inducted into the American Association of Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Hal’s in the Hall

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
After half a century spent in baseball, long-time Osceola County resident Hal Lanier is officially a Hall of Famer.The former Major League player and manager was inducted into the American Association of Professional Baseball Hall Fame in a ceremony in Kansas City on July 23.The AAPB, an...
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