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The Osceola Kowboys are regional volleyball champions for the first time; they host Saturday's Class 7A state semifinal. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

The Osceola Kowboys are regional volleyball champions for the first time; they host Saturday's Class 7A state semifinal. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Osceola headed to first volleyball Final Four after dominant win over Dr. Phillips

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, November 3, 2022
In Carrie Palmi’s coaching career, Osceola has produced some outstanding volleyball teams with multiple district championships and regional appearances.  About the only thing missing from her resume was a trip to the Final Four.  You can now check that one off the list.
Led by defensive linemen Derrick LeBlanc (10) and John Walker (55), the Osceola defense has not allowed a point in the first three quarters of another its last four games. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Led by defensive linemen Derrick LeBlanc (10) and John Walker (55), the Osceola defense has not allowed a point in the first three quarters of another its last four games. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Soldier City Classic, Battle of the Boulevard on tap

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
And, just like that, Week 11 —the final week of the football regular season — is upon us, and the schedule features two traditional rivalries, along with an intriguing game that could affect the playoff picture.
The Orange Belt Conference boys champion Tohopekaliga Tigers have qualified for Saturday's Class 3A state cross country meet in Tallahassee. PHOTO/LINDSEY TELLEZ

The Orange Belt Conference boys champion Tohopekaliga Tigers have qualified for Saturday's Class 3A state cross country meet in Tallahassee. PHOTO/LINDSEY TELLEZ

Storm, Tigers boys make state cross country; swimmers await at-large state bids

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Several athletes and teams from Osceola County competed in regional action over the weekend. In the Class 3A, Region 3 meet, both Celebration (10th) and Harmony (12th) were eliminated from the state championship meet; teams needed a top eight finish to move on.
Osceola Coach Carrie Palmi tries to rally her team during a fifth set timeout. Trailing 11-9 at the time, the Kowboys won the final six points in the set to defeat Jupiter for a spot in Wednesday’s Regional final. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Osceola Coach Carrie Palmi tries to rally her team during a fifth set timeout. Trailing 11-9 at the time, the Kowboys won the final six points in the set to defeat Jupiter for a spot in Wednesday’s Regional final. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Osceola in volleyball regional finals Wednesday after 5-set thriller win over Jupiter

J. Daniel Pearson
Sunday, October 30, 2022
For the first time since 2015 and just the second time in school history, the Osceola Kowboys volleyball team will contend for a regional championship.   Osceola earned that honor Saturday with a thrilling five-set win over Jupiter, 25-8, 25-19, 20-25, 18-25, 15-11.
The Osceola defense, led by John Walker and Derrick LeBlanc, pictured here last week against Mainland, made life difficult for Tohopekaliga quarterback Sabby Meassick. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

The Osceola defense, led by John Walker and Derrick LeBlanc, pictured here last week against Mainland, made life difficult for Tohopekaliga quarterback Sabby Meassick. PHOTO/JANA STULTZ

Kowboys trounce Tigers to take District 4S-10 crown

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, October 28, 2022
At the end of the night, Osceola (6-3, 3-0) was simply too big, too fast and too physical as the Kowboys trounced the Tohopekaliga Tigers, 62-7, to claim the Class 4S, District 11 championship. Tohopekaliga falls to 5-4 on the season and 1-2 in district play.
Isa Echevarria held service for seven straight points as Osceola overcame a 12-6 deficit in game three and cruise to a three-game sweep of Wellington in a regional quarterfinal game on Wednesday night. Osceola (24-4) next faces Jupiter (19-5) at home on Saturday in an FHSAA Region 2 semifinal. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Isa Echevarria held service for seven straight points as Osceola overcame a 12-6 deficit in game three and cruise to a three-game sweep of Wellington in a regional quarterfinal game on Wednesday night. Osceola (24-4) next faces Jupiter (19-5) at home on Saturday in an FHSAA Region 2 semifinal. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Kowboys have no beef with Wellington, cruise into volleyball regional semifinals

J. Daniel Pearson
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Freshman Cate Palmi had 19 kills, and senior Kaitlyn Taylor added 12 more as the top-seeded Osceola Kowboys took care of Wellington in straight sets Wednesday in 25-12, 25-14, 25-19 fashion to advance to the FHSAA Class 7A regional semifinal.
St. Cloud’s Tess Shieve tees off on number 18 at the FHSAA District 6 Championships. After hitting her drive in the water, she would go on to make a sensational up-and-down par and shoot a career-low two-over 74 to help pace the Lady Bulldogs to a second place district finish and a trip to next week’s Class 3A, Region 2 Championship. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

St. Cloud’s Tess Shieve tees off on number 18 at the FHSAA District 6 Championships. After hitting her drive in the water, she would go on to make a sensational up-and-down par and shoot a career-low two-over 74 to help pace the Lady Bulldogs to a second place district finish and a trip to next week’s Class 3A, Region 2 Championship. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Record five county golf squads qualify for regionals

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
It was a record setting performance by the St. Cloud Lady Bulldogs golf team Tuesday, as they finished second in the Class 3A, District 6 tournament and will now move on to next Tuesday’s Class 3A, Region 2 championship – just one step away from a return to the state finals.
Osceola running back Taevion Swint runs for hard yardage in Friday’s 33-6 win over Mainland. The Kowboys can claim another district championship this Friday when they host Tohopekaliga. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Osceola running back Taevion Swint runs for hard yardage in Friday’s 33-6 win over Mainland. The Kowboys can claim another district championship this Friday when they host Tohopekaliga. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Kowboys-Tigers for 4S-10 title; Eagles eye wins record

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Friday will see some significant football games played — a hallmark for this time of the season.
The start of the girls OBC cross-country race Oct. 13. Harmony and Celebration will run in Saturday's regional races after qualifying through last weekend's district races. PHOTO/LINDSEY TELLEZ

The start of the girls OBC cross-country race Oct. 13. Harmony and Celebration will run in Saturday's regional races after qualifying through last weekend's district races. PHOTO/LINDSEY TELLEZ

Celebration teams, Toho boys Harmony girls on to regionals

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Saturday was a successful day for several local cross country teams as Osceola High School hosted the FHSAA Class 4A, District 5 cross country championships.
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