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Winning the PGA Women’s Stroke Play Championship secured Changkija spot in this year’s Women’s PGA, a tournament she’s competed in a number of times.

Winning the PGA Women’s Stroke Play Championship secured Changkija spot in this year’s Women’s PGA, a tournament she’s competed in a number of times.

ChampionsGate pro Changkija wins PGA Women’s Stroke Play

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
A golf teaching professional at the ChampionsGate Resort has been teaching the game — by playing it at a very high level.
Senate bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, said the bill is intended to provide state “oversight” of the athletics board.

Senate bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, said the bill is intended to provide state “oversight” of the athletics board.

Lawmakers eye revamping FHSAA

Ryan Dailey
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
A proposal that would give Gov. Ron DeSantis power to shape the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors and allow schools to offer pregame prayers over stadium public-address systems got backing Monday in the State Senate.
Kealonie Vega (39-1) recorded four pins to become the first Osceola High state champion, winning the 100-pound class. PHOTO/XAVIER VEGA

Kealonie Vega (39-1) recorded four pins to become the first Osceola High state champion, winning the 100-pound class. PHOTO/XAVIER VEGA

WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONS: Four earn gold; Kowboys keep streak alive

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, March 5, 2023
A great day Saturday at the FHSAA wrestling state championships resulted in four state championships for county schools and Osceola High School pushing its their streak of having at least one individual champion to 17 years.
Emerson Aslan tracked a ball laced by St. Cloud's Addison Felblinger in the top of the seventh to throw out the runner at second in Friday's 8-7 Harmony win. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Emerson Aslan tracked a ball laced by St. Cloud's Addison Felblinger in the top of the seventh to throw out the runner at second in Friday's 8-7 Harmony win. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Harmony rallies past St. Cloud in epic softball game, 8-7

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Freshman Emerson Aslan came off the bench and hit a massive two-run homer, and then turned in the defensive play of the game, as the Harmony rallied past arch-rival St. Cloud, 8-7, in Friday night softball action.
Anderson Heap (in blue and white at last week's regional meet) will wrestle for a 145-pound Class 3A FHSAA state title Saturday sometime after 4 p.m. at the Silver Spurs Arena. FILE PHOTO

Anderson Heap (in blue and white at last week's regional meet) will wrestle for a 145-pound Class 3A FHSAA state title Saturday sometime after 4 p.m. at the Silver Spurs Arena. FILE PHOTO

Five will wrestle Saturday for FHSAA state titles at the Silver Spurs

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, March 3, 2023
After two days of the FHSAA State Wrestling championships, five Osceola County athletes will battle for titles Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. at the Silver Spurs Arena.
Osceola amassed 170 points to capture the FHSAA Class 3A, Region 2 Championship on Saturday, sending five to the finals and winning three individual titles. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Osceola amassed 170 points to capture the FHSAA Class 3A, Region 2 Championship on Saturday, sending five to the finals and winning three individual titles. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT — Osceola County qualifies 31; Haase seeks 4th championship

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
With a workmanlike 26-5 dismantling of Sarasota’s Reese Hibbard in the 152-pound class at the Region 3A-2 wrestling finals, Osceola’s Cooper Haase (45-1) moved a step closer to a fourth consecutive state championship.
Six Lady Kowboys seniors signed college scholarships at a ceremony just prior to the season. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Six Lady Kowboys seniors signed college scholarships at a ceremony just prior to the season. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Six Kowboys will head to college softball in fall ‘23

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The high school softball season has just started, but when it’s over, a handful of Osceola High players will leave George Coffey Field knowing their playing careers will continue. Six Lady Kowboys signed college scholarships at a ceremony just prior to the season.
St. Cloud’s Olivia Lemeau will lead an interesting team of seasoned veterans and promising freshmen as the Bulldogs hope to challenge for the OBC crown. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

St. Cloud’s Olivia Lemeau will lead an interesting team of seasoned veterans and promising freshmen as the Bulldogs hope to challenge for the OBC crown. PHOTO/ST. CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL

SOFTBALL PREVIEW — Is Harmony still the one to beat?

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Defending Orange Belt Conference champion Harmony will once again be the team to beat in softball this season.
Gateway's Vanessa Diaz looks to pass in Thursday's state semifinal game against Mainland. The Panthers lost the game 56-23 to finish their season with a 24-7 record. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Gateway's Vanessa Diaz looks to pass in Thursday's state semifinal game against Mainland. The Panthers lost the game 56-23 to finish their season with a 24-7 record. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Panthers path ends magical season in Class 5A semifinal loss

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, February 23, 2023
LAKELAND -- The Gateway Panthers had no answer for Mainland's Anovia Sheals, who scored 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as she led the Buccaneers to a 56-23 win in Thursday's Class 5A girls basketball state championship semifinal.
The Gateway Panthers celebrate their regional championship Friday — with their fans — and will play in the state tournament today at 4 p.m., facing Daytona Beach Mainland in a Class 5A semifinal. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The Gateway Panthers celebrate their regional championship Friday — with their fans — and will play in the state tournament today at 4 p.m., facing Daytona Beach Mainland in a Class 5A semifinal. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Panthers’ run for a ring starts Thursday at 4 p.m.

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Gateway Panthers are headed to the girls basketball Final Four for the first time in school history. They will play for the Class 5A state girls basketball championship at the RP Funding Center Thursday at 4 p.m. in a state semifinal against Daytona Beach Mainland (19-8).
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