Starting this year, Orange and Osceola counties take to the gridiron to see who is better in three successive Thursday night games. Now, it’s game 3, Thursday, September 12 and the series is tied. Cypress Creek will take on St. Cloud at St. Cloud beginning at7 p.m. Tickets sell for $6.00 at the gate or in advance at each school’s athletic ticket office.
The Outback Steakhouse “Battle for I-4” is sponsored by The Outback Steakhouse® and Florida Hospital Sports Medicine Celebration/Kissimmee.
Orange County Public Schools District Athletic Director Matthew Fitzpatrick said, “The Outback Steakhouse “Battle for I-4” football series is an exciting new addition to our local football schedules. It is an opportunity for local fans from both Orange and Osceola counties to come out and see a game on a Thursday night and get an idea how their county measures up against their neighbors.”
“We are extremely pleased that Osceola and Orange County have the opportunity to showcase their schools, programs and student athletes” said Osceola County Athletic Director Ryan Adams, “This is a great way to continue our rivalries while providing our students with a championship atmosphere.”
Bright House Sports Network will televise the Thursday night games.
Be there Thursday night for the final game in the “Battle for I-4.”
