Largo has gone 7-2 against Osceola recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Largo Packers will be playing at home against the Osceola Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Largo will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Largo will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up nine points last Friday, then bounced right back against Boca Ciega on Friday. Largo took down Boca Ciega 41-23. Given the Packers' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 91st, while the Pirates are ranked 287th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Anthony Harris went supernova for Largo, picking up 133 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 38 yards and a touchdown. Harris was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 57 yards. Marion Gordon was another key player, rushing for 108 yards and two touchdowns.
Largo'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 Bari Williams and Josh Mcclendon. Mcclendon is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Jayden Burgess was another major factor on D, forcing two fumbles and making eight total tackles.
Meanwhile, Osceola started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Tarpon Springs. They fell 28-17 to the Spongers on Thursday. The loss was the Warriors' first of the season.
Even if they lost, Osceola's defense still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Tarpon Springs' QB won't forget Aaron Bridges anytime soon given he sacked him three times. Another thorn in Tarpon Springs' side was Keljon Franklin, who picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Largo's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Osceola, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Largo has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 156.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Osceola struggles in that department as they've been averaging 169. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Largo took their win against Osceola in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 34-9. Will Largo repeat their success, or does Osceola have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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