Illinois High School Football - Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley held off by El Paso-Gridley
September 9, 2022: El Paso, IL 61738
El Paso-Gridley Titans (El Paso, IL) fans left the game content Friday as they saw their football team nip the visiting Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons (Gibson City, IL), 14-13 in a non-league test.
With the triumph, El Paso-Gridley improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Titans host Deer Creek-Mackinaw (Mackinaw, IL) to battle the Chiefs in a Heart of Illinois - Large challenge on Friday, September 16. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a record of 0-3. Deer Creek-Mackinaw lost 28-0 in their recent league challenge against Marquette (Ottawa, IL)
The Falcons now sport a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to LeRoy for a Heart of Illinois - Small challenge on Friday, September 16. Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley will meet a Panthers team coming off a 20-16 non-league win over Tremont (Tremont, IL). The Panthers record now stands at 2-1.