The Osborne Cardinals are having an unprecedented 2023 season. They are currently undefeated, 6-0, for the first time since 1994. They won their first region game since 2011 last week against Kennesaw Mountain. And most importantly, they are one more region win away from making the playoffs, something that has never happened in school history.

Recognizing the historic nature of this year's team, the FOX5 High 5 Sports Team rolled onto campus early this morning to host a pep rally and award the Cardinals the trophy for being selected as Team of the Week. (Also, click here to listen to the podcast.)

"This team is so deserving of this award," said FOX5's Paul Milliken. "This is their best season since 1994, and they are dominating right now."

Milliken mentioned that the team had also been selected in September 2020, but the High 5 Team couldn't host a pep rally due to COVID restrictions. "Being here today feels like making up for lost time," he said. "I know we're not supposed to name favorites, and I would never do that, but this school definitely goes to the top of the list. I loved the excitement level here!"

"This is a great community, and these young men deserve this. They have been working very hard and staying consistent, and this is what can happen when you do that," Cardinal Head Coach Luqman Salam said proudly.

Osborne Principal Troy Jones was also smiling wide as he watched his students and athletes celebrate their achievements. 

"This has been a long time coming to have the success that we have had this year," said Principal Jones. "Our graduation rates, our football team, we are getting better in every aspect—instructionally, athletically, fine arts—so that our community can continue to thrive. We're going to historic heights, and it's a great time to be an Osborne Cardinal!"

The Cardinals host Cherokee on Friday, October 13, so come on out and cheer on Osborne to their next region win and punch their ticket to the postseason. Let's Go, Cardinals!