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Osceola defensive lineman Derrick LeBlanc (10), shown making a play against Mainland last month, caused more havoc Friday against Treasure Coast. FILE PHOTO

Osceola defensive lineman Derrick LeBlanc (10), shown making a play against Mainland last month, caused more havoc Friday against Treasure Coast. FILE PHOTO

Kowboys move on to regional final after beating Treasure Coast, 10-7

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Like a punch-drunk fighter on wobbly legs, the Osceola’s football offense stumbled and staggered through 42 minutes Friday night before gaining their bearings and delivering a knockout punch in the final minutes to defeat Treasure Coast, 10-7.
Class 4S Playoffs Round 2: Treasure Coast (4-6) at Osceola (8-3), 7:30 p.m., Markus Paul Stadium

Class 4S Playoffs Round 2: Treasure Coast (4-6) at Osceola (8-3), 7:30 p.m., Markus Paul Stadium

Kowboys’ reward for win ... Treasure Coast

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Although its opponent comes into the game with a 4-6 record and already lost to the Kowboys once this season, Osceola coach Eric Pinellas has no doubts that regional semifinal opponent Treasure Coast will present a challenge to his charges when they meet Friday at Markus Paul Stadium at 7:30...
Danzy Mantilla is one of a few returning St. Cloud Bulldogs who helped key a Class 6A playoff run as freshmen. PHOTO/ROB HERBERT

Danzy Mantilla is one of a few returning St. Cloud Bulldogs who helped key a Class 6A playoff run as freshmen. PHOTO/ROB HERBERT

Bulldogs, Panthers primed for another playoff run

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Not much was expected from last year’s young, undersized St. Cloud team. But all the Lady Bulldogs did was record a 20-win season and advance to the Class 6A regional finals.
Kowboys return specialist Elijah Jenkins outruns a host of Deland defenders on his way to a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter of the Bulldogs playoff game with Osceola. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Kowboys return specialist Elijah Jenkins outruns a host of Deland defenders on his way to a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter of the Bulldogs playoff game with Osceola. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Osceola survives playoff scare, beats DeLand; familiar foe next in regional playoffs

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Perhaps it was a good omen that Osceola led DeLand at halftime despite giving up 264 yards of total offense and allowing three touchdowns on their first four possessions.
Freshman Cate Palmi, who had 19 kills in Saturday’s state semifinal, is one of three talented players to return as sophomores in 2023. PHOTO/JOSH PALMI

Freshman Cate Palmi, who had 19 kills in Saturday’s state semifinal, is one of three talented players to return as sophomores in 2023. PHOTO/JOSH PALMI

OHS falls short of state volleyball; runners compete at state

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Dreams of Osceola’s first state volleyball championship came up just short when the Kowboys dropped a five-set decision to Hagerty in the Class 7A state-semifinals Saturday. The Huskies (23-8), 2019 state champions, play Venice (21-4) in Saturday’s title match.
Harmony running back Cooper Richards runs for a gain Friday against St. Cloud in its 44-0 Soldier City Classic win. PHOTO/KATIE WHITT WILLIAMS

Harmony running back Cooper Richards runs for a gain Friday against St. Cloud in its 44-0 Soldier City Classic win. PHOTO/KATIE WHITT WILLIAMS

Osceola, Harmony in 4S football regionals

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Toho in Saturday bowl game; SC-PHS canceled Osceola Coach Eric Pinellas built a ridiculously tough schedule for the 2022 season with the idea it would prepare his team for a deep run in the playoffs. Now, it is time to see if that strategy pays off.
Harmony quarterback Aiden Parks (7) takes a snap during Friday's 44-0 Soldier City Classic victory. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Harmony quarterback Aiden Parks (7) takes a snap during Friday's 44-0 Soldier City Classic victory. PHOTO/KATIE WILLIAMS

Longhorns turn lights out on St. Cloud in 44-0 Soldier City Classic win

Ken Jackson
Saturday, November 5, 2022
To say Harmony gave a lights-out performance in the Soldier City Classic rivalry game against St. Cloud Friday isn't hyperbole -- it's fact. A blown fuse near the stadium knocked out the lights late in the first quarter.
Poinciana players post with the Battle of the Boulevard trophy, taking the hardware home for the first time in school history. (Photos by J. Daniel Pearson)

Poinciana players post with the Battle of the Boulevard trophy, taking the hardware home for the first time in school history. (Photos by J. Daniel Pearson)

Bradley, Garrett end Poinciana's drought in Battle of the Boulevard with 56-0 win

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Quarterback De’Kwan Bradley accounted for five touchdowns, and Perry Garrett ran for 72 yards and caught four passes for 104 yards as the Poinciana Eagles ended 14 years of futility with a 56-0 win over Liberty in the 15th edition of the Battle of the Boulevard.
Rick Tribit, Osceola High's athletic director and an accomplished wrestling coach, will take over the Kowboys program after iconic longtime coach Jim Bird left the program in July. FILE PHOTO

Rick Tribit, Osceola High's athletic director and an accomplished wrestling coach, will take over the Kowboys program after iconic longtime coach Jim Bird left the program in July. FILE PHOTO

Rick Tribit to succeed Jim Bird as Osceola High wrestling coach

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, November 4, 2022
When Osceola High legend Jim Bird stepped down as longtime wrestling coach and athletics director on June 15, the school moved quickly to name Celebration’s Rick Tribit as its new Athletic Director.
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