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I know EP did not underestimate us. I dont want to get all of the "officials" stirred up for sure. I see 100% where you are coming from. But there was some questionable officiating regarding turnovers in that game as well. A few horrible spots. You know the drill. In my humble opinion. If high school had instant replay and a competent official reviewing the game real time some calls could have been reversed or even made that weren't. But we both have to live in the same world as the officials who draw our games. That being said, I 100% would not want the job of a high school official.

Was great seeing you again. What a defensive game. As we talked before the game, I said we would have to beat you through the air as I felt that Osceola would control the ground game. Malik Holman was able to rush for 157 yards, probably the hardest fought yards of his career. But through the air is where the difference was with Tre Kelly passing for 233 yards. There was a lot of back and forth in this game. Both defenses made critical stops. We lost the turnover battle and were abysmal on special teams. Usually when you loose those areas you loose the game. I do not feel EP did or Osceola as well did, But a most everyone looked past us and way under estimated who South Lake is. I dont have Osceola's stats to compare but I would guess total yards will be similar. As we all know Armwood is a different animal!

I will be ok with that! But we have other business first!

I know you weren't singling us out. This will be a big ground battle for sure. Going by purely stats, yours through 10 games and ours through 11 because thats easy to calculate rushing 10 vs 11 osceola 334 for 2251 yds south lake 347 for 2306 yds Granted the strength of schedule isnt the same, but tendencies and stats show we should be roughly even with a slight edge for osceola, statistically on the ground Passing 10 vs 11 osceola 49/94 for 798yds south lake 135/224 for 2153 yds Statistically that shows that we can pass the ball a bit better and are built for a even attack air vs ground. We do have a P4 commit and a 1000 yard Wr with d1 offers , and a 3 year starter QB. So hopefully we can overcome the strength of schedule disparity. But to that, we have to play our district. 4 of the 6 teams we scheduled outside of out district were in the playoffs and the 2 who didnt make the playoffs this year were in them last year. So this wasnt a feel good cupcake schedule for wins.

That is exactly what South Lake did on the scoreboard. The stats tell a quite different story. Here are a few Tre Kelly 230 Yards passing (2 td's) 69 rushing (1 td) Malik Holman 258 Yards Rushing on 37 carries 6.97 / carry. This was a hard fought down hill battle. Isaiah Pena 5 for 136 receiving South Lake put up 595 yards in offense but struggled in the red zone, mostly self inflicted, penalties and our lone fumble, was a great strip on their part. Thank god we have a kicker, Even with 1 field goal blocked, he hit from 32, 42 and 44 This was a defensive game with regulation ending in a 15-15 tie. 3 overtimes later, South Lake having the last possession of the 3rd overtime. We decided to go for it all after Plant went offsides on our extra point attempt. Malik Holeman took a direct snap and walked in for the game winning 2 point conversion. First home playoff win for us since 1995, (so I was told) Ray, I always wanted to line up against the Kowboys when I was at Poinciana, but was never able to have that opportunity. This should be a good matchup next Friday night. Cant wait to sit and talk for a few minutes before the game if I can find you. Coming to South Lake has been one of the best decisions for me even after being the head coach at Poinciana for 5 years and 10 years invested in the program. South Lake is (17-5) since I have been there for 2 years, also 2 playoff berths. Working with this staff is incredible. Coach Lord has really put together some great minds and coaches to make this turn around at South Lake. As to your comment that South Lake is weak, no offense taken. We love that people look over and through us. The lack of respect in some of the media as well. I have been around a lot of football and this team is special. We will see how the cards fall.

I have the answer if i was king of the fhsaa. Yes you are now playoff eligible due to your injunction. So first let’s look at district play, you didn't play any district games. So you finish last in your district. So you can play in the fit. But I’m not in charge.

11-5 49 points, too bad I didnt start until week 5

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yes 100% they even used their marker and initialed it

Im glad it wasnt just me thinking that.

it was a good mix. We all know you cannot argue judgement calls. Such as a failed point after try. But the film shows the player was defiantly in, the side judge signaled a score. Then after the other bench came out and consulted the referee then ruling on the filed was changed. You make the call! The procedure calls were correct, they even reversed a bad call, when the pass was behind the line of scrimmage and they said illegal man down field. literally every pass the other team threw was either caught or was a defensive PI. But when our receiver was mugged, no call! Our QB was tackled so late out of bounds he almost hit the track! No call. I am not a sour apples guy, I call them like I see them. When we are wrong I admit it. The one sidedness did change at the end of the game. I feel they were tired of hearing all the complaints!

this was on the opening kickoff, not on a point after or field goal try. the ball was properly placed where directed. What made it a kicking ball is it is an older ball, not a brand new stiff ball. Thats it!

I know of 2 in my life that I have experienced. 1. Poinciana vs Liberty. Prior to me taking over the program at Poinciana. The Eagles had never won this game. There was a trophy that was made to be passed between the schools, but it only had resided at liberty. Liberty was born from Poinciana high school zone. It was and still is the only thing that gets talked about during game week, in any sport. Poinciana has finally turned the tide and is winning at most sports now. 2. South Lake and East Ridge. This is my second year experiencing this rivalry. The kids all grew up together, know each other. Yet this was the nastiest game I have ever been a part of. There were more personal fouls than I can count. 90% of them were offsetting. I did truly believe the referees were getting paid per flag thrown. Parents talking smack in the stands, the whole student section on the visitors side chanting "score board" while the south lake team went into their field house adjacent to the visitor stands. East ridge was up 35-21 at half. One of the East ridge players was ejected in the 2nd half for throwing a punch at a player and coach, who was trying to break up the scuffle. It was so bad at the end of the game our SRO would not let us shake hands! By the way South lake scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to win!

The referee was presented the ball pregame, the referee marked the ball and deemed it legal. So why after all of that did the referee in charge of handing and checking the kicking ball not allow it, Even though it was approved and marked pregame. Other than it was an obvious power trip. You can see it in how he handled the whole situation. He wanted to let everyone know he was in charge (not the white cap)

This is for all officials in this forum. Please tell me what rule, not opinion. precludes a team from using a kicking ball. If a team presents the ball pregame to the officials and the ball is deemed legal. The kicker walks out on the field to do a kickoff, therefore no extra time was used getting the ball in the game. The official refused the "legal" ball and said it want a game ball, even though it was inspected and marked by the officiating crew. We were told Nope, cant use that, its a kicking ball cant use that. I want rules , not opinions!