Kissimmee Osceola Back In The Playoff Mix Once Again

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When Kissimmee Osceola started the season off at 6-2, there was a feeling that this team had a legitimate chance to go deep in the state playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a five-point road loss to eventual 7A state champion Lake Mary and a setback at 4A state runner up Orlando Jones, head coach <strong>Eric Pinellas</strong> and the Kowboys felt they had the talent to make a solid run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While they brought home a district title, key losses down to the stretch – including a second-round state playoff setback at Groveland South Lake put an end to a year that started with so much promise and ended at 7-5.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Kowboys will count on seniors <strong>Javontay Barnett</strong> (RB/WR), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1601315' first='Colton' last='Carter']</strong> (LB), Syracuse commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251827' first='Jason' last='Lewis']</strong> (DL) and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249120' first='Jakai' last='Pratt']</strong>, (OLB/DB) and Class of 2029 standout <strong>Amir Davis</strong> (WR/DB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If this team is going to once again challenge for a district title and a state playoff spot, it will be the seniors class that will have something to say.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are some of those prospects to keep an eye on:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Javontay Barnett, RB, 5'8, 165.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20933550/Javontay-Barnett">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20933550/Javontay-Barnett</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaeden Bellamy, OL, 6'3, 285 – 3.4 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22421318/Jaeden-Bellamy">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22421318/Jaeden-Bellamy</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1601315' first='Colton' last='Carter'], LB/LS, 6'0, 195 – 3.7 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20780397/Colton-Carter">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20780397/Colton-Carter</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jensen Devries, TE/LS/OL, 6'1, 230 – 4.12 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21464818/6a1b373c0b041266f0a9bb46">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/21464818/6a1b373c0b041266f0a9bb46</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ibby Hussein, RB, 5'9, 170.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19513793/Ibby-Hussein">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19513793/Ibby-Hussein</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jaiden Kelley, OL, 6'3, 285.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/20933537/Jaiden-Kelley">https://www.hudl.com/profile/20933537/Jaiden-Kelley</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2251827' first='Jason' last='Lewis'], DL, 6'4, 250 – 3.8 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19960046/Jason-Lewis">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19960046/Jason-Lewis</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249120' first='Jakai' last='Pratt'], OLB, DB, 5'11, 190.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22480471/Jakai-Pratt">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22480471/Jakai-Pratt</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ercell Taylor, RB, 5'6, 160.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/22953721/Ercell-Taylor">https://www.hudl.com/profile/22953721/Ercell-Taylor</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dory Thimote, DE/TE, 6'2, 220 – 3.5 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19650090/Dory-Thimote">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19650090/Dory-Thimote</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Alvarez Toussaint, CB, 5'11, 160.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26830198/Alvarez-Toussaint">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26830198/Alvarez-Toussaint</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HOW ABOUT THAT FUTURE!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the senior class will provide talent, experience and leadership, there are some underclassmen who will also be counted on this coming year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2028</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Brandon Cardona, DE/LS, 5'11, 205.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26421339/Brandon-Cardona">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26421339/Brandon-Cardona</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jabar Coombs Jr., QB, 5'11, 170.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23622154/Jabari-Coombs-Jr">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23622154/Jabari-Coombs-Jr</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan McCrimon, DL, 6'3, 240 – 3.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26421171/Jordan-McCrimon">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26421171/Jordan-McCrimon</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dazerian Perkins, Athlete, 5'7, 190 – 3.4 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26887042/Dazerian-Perkins">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26887042/Dazerian-Perkins</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josue Rivera, FS/OLB, 5'11, 185.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23502073/Josue-Rivera">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23502073/Josue-Rivera</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Santiago, OL, 5'10, 260.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27062626/Jordan-Santiago">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27062626/Jordan-Santiago</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jomar Junez-Serrano, DT, 5'8, 220 – 3.2 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/23696672/Jomar-Junez">https://www.hudl.com/profile/23696672/Jomar-Junez</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gavin Shelton, LB, 6'0, 200.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26372594/Gavin-Shelton">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26372594/Gavin-Shelton</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Joseph Sidaui, RB, 5'8, 165.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26334255/Joseph-Sidaui">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26334255/Joseph-Sidaui</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2241308' first='Saivion' last='Wise,'] DE, 5'9, 200.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26421145/Saivion-Wise">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26421145/Saivion-Wise</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CLASS OF 2029</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ja'marion Bostic, DL, 5'10, 250 – 3.0 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26888149/Jamarion-Bostic">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26888149/Jamarion-Bostic</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jace Coral, RB, 5'6, 170.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26742141/Jace-Coral">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26742141/Jace-Coral</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2206490' first='Andre' last='Dauphin'], Athlete, 6'1, 180.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26887041/Andre-Dauphin">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26887041/Andre-Dauphin</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Amir Davis, WR/DB, 5'11, 160 – 3.6 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26534789/Amir-Davis">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26534789/Amir-Davis</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Caleb Exantus, DL, 6'1, 240 – 4.1 GPA.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/26485422/Caleb-Exantus">https://www.hudl.com/profile/26485422/Caleb-Exantus</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ernest Hartfield, DB, 6'0, 160.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/27038131/Ernest-Hartfield">https://www.hudl.com/profile/27038131/Ernest-Hartfield</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 KISSIMMEE OSCEOLA KOWBOYS 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