Football Preview: Seminole Warhawks vs. Osceola Warriors
Seminole hasn't had much luck against Osceola recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (Seminole: 15.4, Osceola: 13.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
Osceola is hoping to do what Dunedin couldn't last Friday: put an end to Seminole's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Seminole blew past Dunedin 28-8. The result was nothing new for the Warhawks, who have now won three matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Mason Starke, who rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also picked up 48 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Brody Dushane, who rushed for 45 yards.
Seminole's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jayden Peterson and Brody Tunison. Tunison is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made ten or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Seminole was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 247 rushing yards in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Osceola came up short against Largo back in September and fell 20-7. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 216th, while the Packers are ranked 104th).
The losing side was boosted by Brandt Scott, who rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown.
Seminole's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Osceola, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Seminole has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 273.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Osceola struggles in that department as they've been averaging 161.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Seminole was dealt a bruising 35-7 loss at the hands of Osceola when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Seminole, Nathan Carter (who rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.2 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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