InBounds Warriors Football

08/30/2026

Congratulations Kane!!!

🏈🔥 PLAY OF THE NIGHT: HARMONY’S KANE DOW TAKES IT TO THE HOUSE!

The final score may not have gone Harmony’s way Friday night, but junior cornerback Kane Dow gave the Longhorns and their fans a moment they won’t soon forget.

With Harmony trailing Victory Christian Academy 27-0 with about eight minutes remaining, Dow read the play, jumped the pass and took the interception all the way to the end zone for an electrifying PICK-SIX! 🏃‍♂️💨🏈

The defensive touchdown put Harmony on the board and made it 27-7, which would stand as the final score.

For Dow, the moment was even more special with his family in the stands in Lakeland watching him take it to the house. 🧡🖤

The 5-foot-11, 160-pound junior, who wears No. 2 for Harmony, has already made an impact in several areas this season:

🏈 1 interception returned for a TD
🙌 1 reception for 30 yards
⚡ 2 punt returns for 25 yards
📊 55 all-purpose yards
🔥 12.5 yards per punt return

Dow is also a two-sport athlete, playing outfield for Harmony’s varsity baseball team.

Friday night, though, belonged to football.

Trailing by four touchdowns late in the fourth quarter, Dow kept competing, recognized his opportunity and made the most of it. In a matter of seconds, an interception became six points and one unforgettable Friday Night Lights moment for Harmony.

👏 Positively Osceola congratulates Kane Dow on the big-time play and an unforgettable pick-six!

The Longhorns move forward at 1-1, with plenty of football still ahead.

🧡🏈 The scoreboard may not have favored Harmony Friday night, but Kane Dow gave his family, teammates and Longhorn fans a moment they won’t soon forget.

08/30/2026

Congratulations Took!!!

**POSITIVELY OSCEOLA'S 'OSCEOLA AIR PLAYER OF THE WEEK': Nydrell Thigpen Turns Around Panthers Fortunes!!
By: J. Daniel Pearson
Positively Osceola

Gateway High School head coach Marlin Roberts says he doesn’t understand why more college football recruiters are not knocking on junior running back Nydrell Thigpen’s door.

If he keeps producing on his current level, that could change in the coming months.

Thigpen was a major factor in Gateway’s 13-12 season opening win over a much-improved Lake Minneola club on Friday night – earning Positively Osceola’s Osceola Air Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2026 season.

Thigpen ran past, around and through the Hawk defense, gaining 158 yards on 24 carries –averaging 6.3 yards per attempt. Many of those yards came after first contact and they did not include a 40-yard carry on his first attempt of the night that was called back by an offensive hold.

He was particularly effective on Osceola’s two touchdown drives. He scored the team’s first touchdown on an eight-yard power run up the middle and on Gateway’s decisive touchdown run of the second half, he gained 41 yards on four carries.

Thigpen workload was magnified when fellow running back Honor Kim was injured early in the third quarter – allowing the Hawk defense to key solely on Thigpen. “Just trying to do my job,” the soft-spoken Thigpen said. “I set goals before a game and felt I could have done better but the most important thing is we came up with a win.”

Roberts says his star running back is an integral part of the team. “Nydrell is one of those backs that simply doesn’t go down on first contact,” the veteran coach says. “He’s always carrying two or three defenders for those extra yards.”

A starter since his freshman year, Thigpen is on pace to become the school’s all-time leading rusher. As a sophomore, he became the first Panther running back( since 2019 to rush for 1000 yards (Philip Bangura-1249) and now has 2,201 career rushing yards.

Osceola Air Partners with Positively Osceola to Celebrate Local Student-Athletes

Positively Osceola is proud to welcome Osceola Air, ac & plumbing pros as the community partner of Positively Osceola’s Osceola Air Player of the Week, helping recognize outstanding high school football student-athletes from across Osceola County throughout the season.

A 100% locally owned and operated company, Osceola Air has deep roots in the community it serves. Founded by lifelong Osceola County resident Zak McMorrow launched in 2014, the St. Cloud-based company has grown from a small local HVAC business into a full-service home comfort company providing air conditioning, heating, plumbing, drain and indoor air quality services throughout Osceola County and surrounding Central Florida communities. Giving back to the communities it serves is also one of Osceola Air’s core values.

08/29/2026

Congratulations Tavian!!

Congrats to Tavian Martinez for winning Gateway High School Platinum Ticket Player of the Week!

08/08/2026

07/08/2026

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🏈🔥 THIS SATURDAY — THE JALEN CARTER FOOTBALL CAMP IS BACK! 🔥🏈

You DO NOT want to miss out on all the fun, excitement, football, and amazing goodies we have in store! 🎉🎁🏆

Join us for the FREE Jalen Carter Football Camp and get ready for an unforgettable day filled with skills, drills, competition, giveaways, food, fun, and so much more!

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Apopka High School
🚨 WALK-UP REGISTRATION ACCEPTED! Please arrive early!

Bring your energy and come ready to have a great time! We can’t wait to see you this Saturday! 💚🦅🏈🔥

— Jalen Carter Foundation

07/07/2026

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The annual Bucky Irving Youth Football Camp is coming to Orlando! This is a great opportunity for boys and girls ages 6–16 to train with Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving and FlexWork Sports coaches through skill stations, interactive drills, and team photos.

📍 The First Academy – Orlando, FL
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📌 2667 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, FL 32805

Players will have the chance to compete, learn new skills, and enjoy a great football experience during our offseason.

There’s also a camp on July 19th in Tampa.

One day only, for athletes ages 6-16.

07/06/2026

Harmony High School is hosting their annual kids camp!! Be sure to get those kids signed up, they always have so much fun and learn a lot from the high school players and coaches!

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07/03/2026

Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!
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07/01/2026

SCHS Bulldog Football is hosting their annual kids camp!! Be sure to get those kids signed up, they always have so much fun and learn a lot from the high school players and coaches!

06/21/2026

🏈 Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, coaches, and father figures in our Inbounds Warriors family! Enjoy your day! 🏈