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The Eau Gallie Commodores (5-0) handed Harmony (3-1) its first defeat of the season by a 28-13 score.

The Eau Gallie Commodores (5-0) handed Harmony (3-1) its first defeat of the season by a 28-13 score.

Eau Gallie hands Harmony first loss, 28-13

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Heading into Friday night’s road game against undefeated Eau Gallie, Harmony coach Don Simon felt that the game would be winnable -- if his team could take advantage of red zone opportunities and avoid the big mistakes.
The Osceola Kowboys (right, in gold) line up to run a play against Rockledge Friday. QB David Buggs fired three long touchdown passes.

The Osceola Kowboys (right, in gold) line up to run a play against Rockledge Friday. QB David Buggs fired three long touchdown passes.

Osceola uses big pass plays to rock Rockledge, 30-7

Ashley Carnifax
Saturday, September 24, 2022
The Osceola Kowboys defeated the Rockledge Raiders 30-7 on Friday night in a match-up where both teams relied heavily on their run game.
Week 5 scoreboard; next week's schedule

Week 5 scoreboard; next week's schedule

Week 5 scoreboard; next week's schedule

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
Week 5 scores: Thursday: St. Cloud 38, Winter Springs 16 Friday: Osceola 30, Rockledge 7 Eau Gallie 28, Harmony 13 Ocala West Port 27, Gateway 0 Poinciana 20, Tenoroc 2 Tohopekaliga 46, Space Coast 7 Winter Haven 27, Celebration 8 Deltona 44, Liberty 6 Week 6 games: (7:30 p.m.) Osceola at St....
Aside from one scoring play, the St. Cloud defense held Winter Springs to negative yardage. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Aside from one scoring play, the St. Cloud defense held Winter Springs to negative yardage. PHOTO/DAN PEARSON

Bulldogs "snake" out 38-16 win over Winter Springs Thursday

J. Daniel Pearson
Friday, September 23, 2022
In a game where they did not play their best, the St. Cloud Bulldogs were able to literally and figuratively “snake” out a 38-16 win over Winter Springs on Thursday night. The game was delayed for a few minutes in the third quarter when a three-foot diamondback rattlesnake slithered onto the field.
St. Cloud defenders Malcolm Senono (23) and Terrance Griffin try to stop Tohopekaliga's Julian Nasco from catching a touchdown pass in Friday's 47-6 Tiger win. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

St. Cloud defenders Malcolm Senono (23) and Terrance Griffin try to stop Tohopekaliga's Julian Nasco from catching a touchdown pass in Friday's 47-6 Tiger win. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Harmony in matchup of unbeatens

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Although Osceola is off to its worst start since 2005, there is no panic in the Kowboys camp after Friday night’s 25-22 loss to Lakeland.
St. Cloud head coach Chad Ansbaugh talks to his team during a timeout last season. The Lady Bulldogs, who went 20-9 last season and advanced to the regional finals, will join county opponent Liberty and play in Class 6A, District 7 this season. (Photo by J. Daniel Pearson)

St. Cloud head coach Chad Ansbaugh talks to his team during a timeout last season. The Lady Bulldogs, who went 20-9 last season and advanced to the regional finals, will join county opponent Liberty and play in Class 6A, District 7 this season. (Photo by J. Daniel Pearson)

District assignments announced for basketball

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 17, 2022
A more compact district for most Osceola County schools – creating more interest and reducing travel – was the result of the reclassification for boys and girls basketball that was announced by the FHSAA this week.
Osceola's defense (white) forced three turnovers but Lakeland (3-0) rushed for four touchdowns in a 25-22 win over the Kowboys. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Osceola's defense (white) forced three turnovers but Lakeland (3-0) rushed for four touchdowns in a 25-22 win over the Kowboys. PHOTO/J. DANIEL PEARSON

Turnovers cost Osceola a 25-22 decision at Lakeland

J. Daniel Pearson
Saturday, September 17, 2022
A second straight game against a highly ranked opponent ended in a second straight setback, as Markell Johnson rushed for three first half touchdowns to lead Lakeland (3-0) to a 25-22 home win against Osceola (1-2).
Tohopekaliga quarterback (right) throws a pass in Friday's 47-6 win over St. Cloud. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga quarterback (right) throws a pass in Friday's 47-6 win over St. Cloud. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Tohopekaliga piles up 549 yards, rolls 47-6 over St. Cloud

Ken Jackson
Friday, September 16, 2022
The Toho home show of offense keeps rolling. For the third straight game, the Tigers scored seven touchdowns, including on their first four drives Friday, and piled up 549 yards to quickly put away St. Cloud, 47-6, on Friday.
Osceola County Week 4 football scores, next week's schedule

Osceola County Week 4 football scores, next week's schedule

Osceola County Week 4 football scores, next week's schedule

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
NOTE: Liberty's home game against Davenport Friday was postponed due to weather, rescheduled for MONDAY at 7 p.m. Friday's scores: Tohopekaliga 47, St. Cloud 6 -- Tigers pile up 549 yards of offense, QB Sabby Meassick 6 TD passes in District 4S-10 game Lakeland 25, Osceola 22 Auburndale 47,...
Week 4 Osceola County football action: Tohopekaliga, Gateway, Poinciana, Liberty all play at home; Osceola heads to Lakeland for a big matchup.

Week 4 Osceola County football action: Tohopekaliga, Gateway, Poinciana, Liberty all play at home; Osceola heads to Lakeland for a big matchup.

Can Tigers’ freshman QB keep up fast start?

J. Daniel Pearson
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Freshman Sabby Meassick is off to one of the greatest quarterback starts in Osceola County history, and he will attempt to keep that momentum going on Friday night when the Tohopekaliga Tigers (2-0) host the St. Cloud Bulldogs (2-1) Friday at 7 p.m. Meassick has completed 42 of 54 attempts for 647...
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