Osceola is a perfect 3-0 against Viera since September of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Kowboys will be playing at home against the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Osceola's defense has only allowed 11.3 points per game this season, so Viera's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Osceola earned an 18-10 victory over Melbourne.
Jeffrey Sinophat
| 09/26/25 @ Melbourne | 69 |
| 09/19/25 @ Jones | 35 |
| 09/12/25 vs St. Cloud | 47 |
| 08/29/25 vs Lake Mary | 33 |
| 08/22/25 @ Treasure Coast | 55 |
| + 4 more games |
Osceola got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jeffrey Sinophat out in front who rushed for 69 yards and one TD, and also picked up 32 receiving yards and one score. That's the most rushing yards Sinophat has posted since back in November of 2024. Javontay Barnett was another key back, rushing for 96 yards and one touchdown on only 13 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Osceola was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in 19 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Viera blew past Cocoa Beach, posting a 35-7 victory. The contest marked the Hawks' most dominant win of the season.
Osceola better keep an eye on Eric Nelson. He was instrumental in Viera's win, rushing for 94 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries, while also throwing for 118 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 72.7% of his passes. Shaun Hartman Jr was Nelson's top target, picking up 82 receiving yards and one touchdown, while also punching in one TD on the ground.
Viera didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Blake Thomas. Thomas is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Viera got some further help from Jason Harp: he picked up four sacks, made seven total tackles, and defended one pass.
Viera is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 33.3 points over those games. As for Osceola, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Osceola has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 218.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Viera struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 219.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Osceola against Viera in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 58-14 victory. Will the Kowboys repeat their success, or do the Hawks have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
