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Celebration quarterback Daizjhon Blackman (17) launches a touchdown pass to receiver Cameron Bizzack in Friday’s 46-0 Kickoff Classic win at John Bushey Stadium. The Storm travel to Poinciana Friday to meet the Eagles. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Celebration quarterback Daizjhon Blackman (17) launches a touchdown pass to receiver Cameron Bizzack in Friday’s 46-0 Kickoff Classic win at John Bushey Stadium. The Storm travel to Poinciana Friday to meet the Eagles. (Photo/Michelle Kostuch)

Week 1: Eagles-Storm take center stage under Friday's lights as lone in-county game

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
With six of eight county teams opening on the road, Poinciana and Celebration – two teams on the upswing – will take center stage Friday night when the Eagles host the Storm at 7 p.m.“It should be a great test for both teams,” Poinciana Taron Mallard said.
Poinciana's Will Nezius carried 20 times for 115 yards in the Eagles' 28-13 win over Gateway Friday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Poinciana's Will Nezius carried 20 times for 115 yards in the Eagles' 28-13 win over Gateway Friday. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Poinciana wins 'Mathis Bowl', 28-13, over Gateway

Ken Jackson
Friday, October 18, 2024
Chance Frazier caught a pair of touchdown passes and Will Nezius ran for two more as Poinciana won a battle of county rivals against Gateway, 28-13, on Friday.
St. Cloud's Alex Springs eludes the Gateway defense on an 83-yard reception that set up the Bulldogs' first score of a 20-6 win over Gateway Friday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

St. Cloud's Alex Springs eludes the Gateway defense on an 83-yard reception that set up the Bulldogs' first score of a 20-6 win over Gateway Friday. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

St. Cloud wears down inspired Panthers, 20-6

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Heading into Friday night’s matchup with St. Cloud, Gateway head coach Marlin Roberts knew his young, feisty squad would have to play near-perfect football in order to have any chance of an upset.
That kind of night: Osceola's defensive lineman Amier Clarke sacks St. Cloud quarterback Logan King in Friday's 56-6 Kowboys victory. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

That kind of night: Osceola's defensive lineman Amier Clarke sacks St. Cloud quarterback Logan King in Friday's 56-6 Kowboys victory. PHOTO/TAYLOR MCFEE

101st edition of “The Game” is all Osceola, 56-6

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 14, 2024
St. Cloud’s defense had no answer for the Kowboys’ rushing attack, as Osceola scored three quick touchdowns and proceeded to dominate the 101st playing of “The Game” -- recording a 56-6 win on Friday night.Osceola extended their on-field winning streak to 14 in the series (St.
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