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Harmony's district title hopes were dashed Tuesday by a 9-7 loss to District 4S-11 Melbourne.

Harmony's district title hopes were dashed Tuesday by a 9-7 loss to District 4S-11 Melbourne.

Harmony falls in 9-7 district heartbreaker to Melbourne; plays Tohopekaliga Friday

Melbourne linebacker Logan Barnhill broke through the center of the line and blocked Alex Tuyo’s 19-yard field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter, and the Bulldogs held on to hand the Harmony Longhorns a devastating 9-7 District 4S-11 loss on Tuesday night at “The Ranch.
Osceola Quarterback David Buggs (8) hands off to Taevion Swint during Monday’s 42-3 win over. St. Cloud. PHOTO/JANA HICKMAN STULTZ

Osceola Quarterback David Buggs (8) hands off to Taevion Swint during Monday’s 42-3 win over. St. Cloud. PHOTO/JANA HICKMAN STULTZ

Kowboys dominate 99th edition of “The Game”, 42-3; a look ahead to Friday and Week 9

Sophomore running back Taevion Swint ran for three touchdowns, and quarterback David Buggs threw for three more as Osceola routed St. Cloud, 42-3, in the 99th edition of “The Game” – the fifth-longest rivalry among Florida high schools.
Harmony got a leg up in the District 4S-11 standings with a 38-13 win over Viera.

Harmony got a leg up in the District 4S-11 standings with a 38-13 win over Viera.

Harmony pulls away in second half; wins first district game over Viera, 38-13

The Harmony Longhorns (4-2) secured their first District 4S-11 win against the Viera Hawks (0-7) in a 38-13 victory Friday night on the road. It was a crucial first in-district game for both teams, who each likely need to be district champion to have a shot at a postseason.
Osceola County football scoreboard

Osceola County football scoreboard

Week 8 football scoreboard; next week's schedule

Week 8 Osceola County football scoreboard: Thursday: Osceola 56, Celebration 0 (District 4S-10 game) Friday: Harmony 38, Viera 13 (4S-11) St. Cloud 41, Ambassador's Christian 12 Lake Wales 42, Gateway 0 (3S-8) Auburndale 44, Liberty 0 (38-8) Poinciana at North Port, rescheduled for Monday, Oct.
David Buggs (9) shown throwing a pass in Monday's game at Jones, was 6-of-9 passing for 74 yards at a touchdown Thursday against Celebration. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

David Buggs (9) shown throwing a pass in Monday's game at Jones, was 6-of-9 passing for 74 yards at a touchdown Thursday against Celebration. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Osceola dominates Celebration for first district win; St. Cloud up next Monday

After Osceola turned the ball over seven times and lost their third winnable game of the season against Central Florida power Jones Monday night, you sensed the Kowboys would be looking to make a statement on Thursday against district foe Celebration. Statement made.
Harmony’s Sarina Steele and Eli Christ each won two individual events and competed on winning relay teams to help the Longhorns sweep the boys and girls Orange Belt Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Harmony’s Sarina Steele and Eli Christ each won two individual events and competed on winning relay teams to help the Longhorns sweep the boys and girls Orange Belt Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Christ, Steele Dominate as Harmony sweeps OBC swimming titles

Sarina Steele and Eli Christ each won three gold medals as the Harmony Longhorns won both the boys and girls Orange Belt Conference swimming championships at Makinson Aquatic Center in Kissimmee Thursday. Steele doubled in the 50 (25.46 seconds) and 100 freestyle (56.
Gateway sophomore running back Josh Fuller has emerged as a weapon, gaining 120 yards in the Panthers’ last two games. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Gateway sophomore running back Josh Fuller has emerged as a weapon, gaining 120 yards in the Panthers’ last two games. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Morillo’s 4 TDs pace Gateway shutout

Aiden Morillo rushed for a career-high four touchdown,s and the Gateway defense posted its first shutout in five years as the Panthers took a 27-0 win over Liberty Monday night. The District 3S-8 game was a make-up from Oct. 1 postponement from Hurricane Ian.
The Harmony Longhorns went without an offensive touchdown for a third consecutive game.

The Harmony Longhorns went without an offensive touchdown for a third consecutive game.

Hagerty sends Harmony to second loss, 24-3

Heading into Friday’s game with undefeated Hagerty, Harmony coach Don Simon felt that his team would have to play a ball control offense in order to keep the game close against the Huskies.