Football Preview: Osceola Warriors vs. Pinellas Park Patriots
Osceola hasn't had much luck against Pinellas Park recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Osceola Warriors and the Pinellas Park Patriots are set to duel. Osceola's defense has only allowed 14.4 points per game this season, so Pinellas Park's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Osceola's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when St. Petersburg offense got past them. Osceola lost 36-15 to St. Petersburg on Friday. The Warriors' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Although Osceola took the loss, they still got scores from Steven Doletzky Jr. and Colin Pavlovich.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 34 points the game before, Pinellas Park was a bit more limited in their matchup last Friday. They lost to Northeast on the road by a 28-10 margin.
Even if they lost, Pinellas Park's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Amari Caro was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Osceola's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Pinellas Park, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 5-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Osceola has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 151.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Pinellas Park struggles in that department as they've been averaging 193. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Osceola took a serious blow against Pinellas Park in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, falling 40-0. Thankfully for Osceola, Isaiah Hampton (who rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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