The Gibbs Gladiators will challenge the Hollins Royals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Gibbs will be strutting in after a victory while Hollins will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row, Gibbs turned things around against Bayshore on Friday. They managed a 23-19 win over the Bruins.
Mario McCant
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This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Mario McCant and Steven Alexis. McCant rushed for 38 yards and a pair of TDs while Alexis rushed for 72 yards and one score. What's more, McCant posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in August.
Meanwhile, Hollins was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 37-32 to IMG Academy State. The Royals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Hollins saw an underclassman step up: freshman Elijah Berry rushed for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Trey Teasdale was another key player, having thrown for 263 yards and onetouchdown.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Hollins, racking up 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jermaine Smith, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Hollins' defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Gibbs, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-6.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Gibbs has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196.9 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Hollins, though, as they've been averaging only 47.8 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Gibbs couldn't quite finish off Hollins in their previous meeting back in November of 2024 and fell 15-13. Will the Gladiators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
