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Harmony wrestler Shawn McCallister wraps up a dominating 14-7 win over Palmetto Ridge’s Demetri Zertopoulis in the 157-pound final at the Class 3A FHSAA wrestling championship Saturday at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Harmony wrestler Shawn McCallister wraps up a dominating 14-7 win over Palmetto Ridge’s Demetri Zertopoulis in the 157-pound final at the Class 3A FHSAA wrestling championship Saturday at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Once, twice, three times a champion!

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Osceola County’s third winning wrestling final Saturday ended with a little style.Moments after capping off a 24-8 technical fall win over South Dade’s Joshua Aviles to win the Class 3A 150-pound state championship, Osceola senior Anderson Heap elevated off the ground and shot an imaginary jump...
D.J. Wilson is averaging a double-double for the Osceola Magic this season. The team returns home Sunday at 4 p.m. to begin an extended home stretch in March. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

D.J. Wilson is averaging a double-double for the Osceola Magic this season. The team returns home Sunday at 4 p.m. to begin an extended home stretch in March. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Osceola Magic return Sunday for 1st of 10 March home games

Ken Jackson
Saturday, March 2, 2024
The Osceola Magic are lined up for an important — and potentially exciting — stretch run to the NBA G League playoffs.And, the best part is, you’ll get to see much of it in person.The Magic start a run of 10 home games in their final 14 regular-season contests through the month of March on Sunday,...
Harmony's Shawn McCallister will wrestle for a Class 3A state title at 157 pounds Saturday at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Harmony's Shawn McCallister will wrestle for a Class 3A state title at 157 pounds Saturday at the Silver Spurs Arena. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Six county wrestlers to go for state titles Saturday

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, March 1, 2024
Although Osceola High has had a long and storied history in wrestling, the list of Kowboys who have won three or more state championships is short.
Harmony Junior quarterback Martha Edwards, returns to lead the Longhorns offense. Edwards has already accounted for 86 career touchdowns in her first two seasons. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Harmony Junior quarterback Martha Edwards, returns to lead the Longhorns offense. Edwards has already accounted for 86 career touchdowns in her first two seasons. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

OBC flag football tournament begins Monday

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, March 1, 2024
The first Orange Belt Conference team champion of the spring sports season will be soon crowned as the OBC flag football tournament will be held starting Monday.Quarterfinal games will be played at 5 and 7 p.m. at Harmony and Osceola Monday.
The U.S. and Brazilian national soccer teams will meet at Camping World Stadium on June 12 ahead of the Copa America tournament. PHOTO/USMNT

The U.S. and Brazilian national soccer teams will meet at Camping World Stadium on June 12 ahead of the Copa America tournament. PHOTO/USMNT

The Brazilians are coming! Epic soccer match with U.S. set for June 12

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Mario CasamalhuapaFor the News-GazetteThe Greater Orlando Sports Commission made an exciting announcement this week as the United States men’s soccer national team will face off against the five-time World Cup champions, Brazil, in a highly-anticipated international friendly match on June 12 at...
Led by sophomore ace Addison Felblinger, St. Cloud should challenge for top team in the county this year. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

Led by sophomore ace Addison Felblinger, St. Cloud should challenge for top team in the county this year. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

OSCEOLA COUNTY SOFTBALL PREVIEW — OBC base paths full of young contenders

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
With the regular season underway, an informal poll of county coaches suggests St. Cloud may be this year’s county team to beat, but several other teams should be in contention.The 2024 season includes the Roger Jones Kissimmee Klassic (April 4-6), the Orange Belt Conference tournament (April 8-12)...
Surrounded by Head Coach Vic Lorenzano and his assistant coaches, Harmony had three regional champions (from left) Shawn McCallister, John Fernandez and Nathan Lytle. PHOTO/HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL

Surrounded by Head Coach Vic Lorenzano and his assistant coaches, Harmony had three regional champions (from left) Shawn McCallister, John Fernandez and Nathan Lytle. PHOTO/HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL

FHSAA STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT — 27 county wrestlers take short ride to OHP for state tourney

J. Daniel Pearson
Monday, February 26, 2024
After breezing to regional championships, Osceola High School seniors Anderson Heap and Gunner Holland will have a chance to finish their high school careers on a high note this as three-time state wrestling champions.The duo is a part of the 18 males qualified over the weekend to compete in the...
At the NBA All-Star Weekend last week, Mac McClung defended his Dunk Contest title, while Trevelin Queen earned MVP honors in the NBA G League “Up Next” game. GRAPHIC/OSCEOLA MAGIC

At the NBA All-Star Weekend last week, Mac McClung defended his Dunk Contest title, while Trevelin Queen earned MVP honors in the NBA G League “Up Next” game. GRAPHIC/OSCEOLA MAGIC

Osceola Magic’s McClung, Queen bring home All-Star hardware

Ken Jackson
Saturday, February 24, 2024
He’s still the dean of the dunk.Osceola Magic point guard Mac McClung proved that an NBA G League player winning the All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest last year wasn’t a fluke.After winning in 2023 as a member of the Delaware Blue Coats, a Philadelphia 76ers affiliate, McClung, who also appeared...
Danigzy Mantilla (23) and Emily Lockey (20), shown with the team in happier times after winning the district championship, led the St. Cloud Bulldogs Monday with 17 and 16 points respectively. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Danigzy Mantilla (23) and Emily Lockey (20), shown with the team in happier times after winning the district championship, led the St. Cloud Bulldogs Monday with 17 and 16 points respectively. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Bulldogs hoops season ends with regional loss to Wekiva, 66-58

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Tierra Coleman scored a game-high 23 points and her Wekiva Mustangs held off a furious fourth quarter rally to defeat St. Cloud, 66-58, in a 6A FHSAA Region 2 semifinal Monday at Coach Mac Court.The loss marks the end of basketball season in Osceola County.
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