The Osceola Kowboys will challenge the Lake Wales Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Osceola's defense has only allowed 10.6 points per game this season, so Lake Wales' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Osceola is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 50-7 victory over Apopka. The win was nothing new for the Kowboys as they're now sitting on three straight.
Amier Clarke
| 10/17/25 vs Apopka | 6 |
| 10/10/25 vs Viera | 9 |
| 09/26/25 @ Melbourne | 9 |
One reason for the win was Osceola's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Amier Clarke was especially locked on to Apopka's QB and sacked him twice. Clarke is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another thorn in Apopka's side was Colton Carter, who picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Lake Wales entered their contest against Jones last Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Highlanders came up short against the Fightin' Tigers, falling 48-22.
Osceola will have to keep a close watch on Kingston Loydd and Kaneilius Purdy, a pair of players who had a big impact on Lake Wales' prior game. Loydd rushed for 50 yards and one touchdown, while Purdy picked up 70 receiving yards and one TD.
Osceola's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Lake Wales, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 6-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Osceola has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 220 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lake Wales struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 196.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Osceola was able to grind out a solid win over Lake Wales when the teams last played back in October of 2024, winning 28-17. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Highlanders' Brycen Levidiotis, who threw for 254 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 32 yards. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Kowboys to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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