Disappointing Finish Will Propel Osceola In ’25

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the next few months, we will look at what the state of Florida football programs have coming back for 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we know the rosters will change with additions and subtractions, this gives college coaches and fans an opportunity to see some of the prospects who will have a chance to make an impact this coming year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We started with our state finalists and then will continue with the other teams across the Sunshine State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, we are back in central Florida for a look at 6A state runner up Kissimmee Osceola.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To say that head coach <strong>Eric Pinellas</strong> and his staff were disappointed with the outcome of the 6A state finals against West Boca Raton would be an understatement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a program that perhaps ran the toughest playoff gauntlet – beating two of classes favorites (Seffner Armwood and Gainesville Buchholz) on the road and come into the finals on a nine-game winning streak, losing only to 4A finalist Orlando Jones and 7A finalist Lake Mary along the way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While several quality prospects will move on, this has long been a program that reloads that talent, and 2025 will be no different.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Kowboys, after finishing 12-3, will return some 2026 rising seniors such as <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='929620' first='Alijah' last='Jenkins']</strong> (WR, 5-9, 170 – 3.2 GPA. Track &amp; Field), <strong>Jeffrey Sinophat</strong> (RB, 5-10, 185), <strong>Larenz Walker</strong> (CB, 5-10, 165 -3.3 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263600' first='Ja'Mario' last='Bradford']</strong> (DB, 5-11, 165 – 3.8 GPA), <strong>Nathaniel Barnett</strong> (OLB, 5-6, 150), <strong>Janari Lofton</strong> (FS, 5-9, 150), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1258685' first='Camren' last='West']</strong> (QB, 6-0, 170), <strong>Luis Figueroa</strong> (OLB, 5-11, 190), and <strong>Jeremiah Wiggins-Baker</strong> (LB/DE, 5-11, 200).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is also <strong>Tony Doss III</strong> (LB, 6-2, 180 – 3.8 GPA. Track &amp; Field), <strong>Amier Clarke</strong> (DT, 6-3, 290), <strong>Jasier Thomas</strong> (NG, 5-11, 235), <strong>Jaden Copeland</strong> (OL, 6-0, 285), <strong>Jeremiah Sanchez </strong>(OL, 5-9, 250), and offensive lineman <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1400887' first='Marcus' last='Ferrer']</strong> (6-7, 305 – 3.2 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Class of 2027 (rising juniors) will also have prospects to keep an eye on like <strong>Jakyri Wallace</strong> (CB, 5-10, 175), <strong>Jamarie Williams</strong> (RB/WR, 5-8,165), <strong>Henry Wolff </strong>(TE/PK, 5-11, 170), <strong>Javontay Barnett</strong> (RB/WR, 5-6, 140), <strong>Colton Carter</strong> (LB/LS, 6-0, 195), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1681604' first='Jason' last='Lewis']</strong> (TE/DE, 6-3, 230), <strong>Jude Cockcroft </strong>(DE, 6-3, 230 – 3.6 GPA), <strong>Dominique Redding </strong>(DE/TE, 6-0, 230 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>Jaeden Bellamy </strong>(OL, 6-3, 285 – 3.8 GPA), and tight end <strong>Cole Vanderkin</strong> (TE, 5-11, 175 – 3.5 GPA).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Statewide Coverage Daily.</strong> <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>COACHES, PLAYERS: Do You Have A Subscription? Contact us for a savings code so you can see what everyone has been talking about! <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->