Football Game Preview: Theodore Bobcats vs. Gulf Shores Dolphins + How To Watch

The Theodore Bobcats will take on the Gulf Shores Dolphins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Theodore's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed two weeks ago. They blew past Murphy 31-0. The win continues a trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won eight in a row.

Kendrick Able Jr.

Rushing Touchdowns

10/02/25 vs Murphy	3
09/26/25 vs Fairhope	0
09/19/25 vs St. Paul's Episcopal	2
09/12/25 @ Baldwin County	1
09/05/25 vs McGill-Toolen	2
+ 5 more games

Kendrick Able Jr. continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 112 yards and three scores on only nine carries. That's the most rushing touchdowns he has posted since back in August of 2024.

Theodore's run defense was locked in: Murphy could only muster -0.2 yards per carry. The Bobcats' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 2.5.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Gulf Shores, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They secured a 24-19 W over Spanish Fort on Friday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Theodore better keep an eye on Jud Harris. He was instrumental in Gulf Shores' win, rushing for 52 yards and one touchdown on only five carries, while also throwing for 119 yards on nine of 19 attempts.

Gulf Shores' victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Theodore, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.

Theodore skirted past Gulf Shores 16-14 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Dolphins' Kolin Wilson, who rushed for 162 yards and a pair of TDs. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Bobcats to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.