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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

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

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

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

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.