Florida High School Basketball - Gibbs holds off North Florida Educational Institute
December 27, 2022: Jacksonville, FL 32208 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Gibbs Gladiators (St. Petersburg, FL) and the host North Florida Educational Institute Fighting Eagles (Jacksonville, FL), saw Gibbs's basketball squad hold off North Florida Educational Institute by a tally of 49-46.
With the victory, Gibbs improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Gladiators travel to Blake (Tampa, FL) to confront the Yellow Jackets in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 28. The Yellow Jackets come into the challenge with a record of 9-2. Blake lost 62-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Florida State University High School (Tallahassee, FL)
Next up, the Fighting Eagles confront the Xaverian Clippers (Brooklyn, NY) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 28. North Florida Educational Institute will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Clippers come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 57-53 non-league win over North Broward Prep (Coconut Creek, FL).