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The Gateway Lady Panthers and Osceola Kowboys will be the top seeds as they look to defend their OBC basketball titles next week.

The Gateway Lady Panthers and Osceola Kowboys will be the top seeds as they look to defend their OBC basketball titles next week.

Panthers, Kowboys favorites to defend OBC hoops titles

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Orange Belt Conference boys and girls basketball tournaments get under way on Monday, and the Gateway Lady Panthers and Osceola Kowboys will be the top seeds as they look to defend their titles.Gateway, who won their first OBC title in school history and broke St.
Cate Palmi was incredible, now owning the Central Florida career kills record, in a four-year span that was incredible for Osceola, with four OBC and district titles and three Class 7A regional championships. Photo/Taylor McFee.

Cate Palmi was incredible, now owning the Central Florida career kills record, in a four-year span that was incredible for Osceola, with four OBC and district titles and three Class 7A regional championships. Photo/Taylor McFee.

ALL COUNTY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL — Palmi and Kowboys dominant again

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Osceola High once again dominated the county girls’ volleyball scene, in a year that Kowboy Cate Palmi closes out her own dominate career on the court.
Javonte Smart (1) and Alex Morales were away from the Osceola Magic for two games while playing for their home countries in the Federal International Basketball Association (FIBA) World Cup qualifying tournament. (Photos/Taylor McFee)

Javonte Smart (1) and Alex Morales were away from the Osceola Magic for two games while playing for their home countries in the Federal International Basketball Association (FIBA) World Cup qualifying tournament. (Photos/Taylor McFee)

Smart, Morales patriotic competing in the FIBA World Cup

Robert Pincus
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Osceola Magic guard Javonte Smart found some great Christmas gifts for his family this year. He brought back genuine used Team USA jerseys after playing for the team as it won the first two games of the Federal International Basketball Association (FIBA) World Cup qualifying tournament.
Half of the 14 Knockout Wrestling Tournament boys champions came from outside of Florida, while all but one of the 14 girls champions hailed from the Sunshine State. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

Half of the 14 Knockout Wrestling Tournament boys champions came from outside of Florida, while all but one of the 14 girls champions hailed from the Sunshine State. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

Camden, Freedom dominate 14th Knockout Classic

J. Daniel Pearson
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Camden (Ga.) captured three championships and placed nine wrestlers on the podium to run away with the team title at the 14th Annual Knockout Christmas Classic wrestling tournament at Silver Spurs Arena.Orlando’s Freedom High outdistanced Viera (148-106) for the girls’ team title.
As usual, the annual Knockout Christmas Classic will feature some of the best high school and college wrestlers from around the Southeast at the Silver Spurs Arena. (File Photo)

As usual, the annual Knockout Christmas Classic will feature some of the best high school and college wrestlers from around the Southeast at the Silver Spurs Arena. (File Photo)

Knockout Classic returns to Silver Spurs Arena mats

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, December 18, 2025
One of the most prestigious high school wrestling tournaments in the nation returns to the Silver Spurs Arena for the 14th Annual Knockout Christmas Classic this weekend.More than 60 teams from nine different states are slated to participate in boys, girls, and youth divisions.
St. Cloud and Tohopekaliga, pictured during their game last season, will remain district foes, and welcome Gateway to District 6A-5. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

St. Cloud and Tohopekaliga, pictured during their game last season, will remain district foes, and welcome Gateway to District 6A-5. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

FHSAA releases final 2026-28 football districts

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
After releasing proposed district lineups for the 2026-28 football seasons on Dec. 8, the Florida High School Athletic Association finalized them Wednesday, making a few changes that affected Osceola County's teams.
St. Cloud coach Tommy Billiteri talks strategy with his team during a fourth quarter timeout. The undaunted, rebuilt team is 8-1 now on the season. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

St. Cloud coach Tommy Billiteri talks strategy with his team during a fourth quarter timeout. The undaunted, rebuilt team is 8-1 now on the season. (Photo/J. Daniel Pearson)

Rebuilt Bulldogs roll to 8-1 and sixth straight win over rival Gateway

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Senior Elias Torres scored 19 of his game-high 23 points as St. Cloud (8-1) won their sixth straight game with a convincing 62-47 win over rival Gateway (2-9) on Tuesday night.The Bulldogs had to overcome a poor shooting effort in the first half, as they hit just six of 26 shots (23.
Osceola Magic forward Phillip Wheeler fights through Memphis Hustle defenders on his way to the hoop in Tuesday's 125-122 loss at the Silver Spurs Arena. The Magic were decked out in their holiday celebration uniforms. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Osceola Magic forward Phillip Wheeler fights through Memphis Hustle defenders on his way to the hoop in Tuesday's 125-122 loss at the Silver Spurs Arena. The Magic were decked out in their holiday celebration uniforms. (Photo/Taylor McFee)

Osceola Magic close out December home slate; when you can see them again

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Osceola Magic closed out the NBA G League Showcase Cup portion of their 2025-26 with three losses to the Memphis Hustle – the last two by a combined five points.Despite finishing 8-6, they’ll still play two games in the G League Showcase this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center.
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