Football Preview: Gulf Coast Sharks vs. Spruce Creek Hawks
The Gulf Coast Sharks will square off against the Spruce Creek Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gulf Coast is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 45.7 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Gulf Coast was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 36-30 to Immokalee. The Sharks haven't had much luck with the Indians recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Gulf Coast might have lost, but man, Javien Altine was a machine: he rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Altine was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 67 yards.
Even though they lost, Gulf Coast was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Spruce Creek came up short against Flagler Palm Coast on Friday and fell 50-39.
Spruce Creek might have lost, but man, Jacob Lohman was a machine: he threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Tony Kinsler, who picked up 118 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Gulf Coast's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Spruce Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Gulf Coast has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 232.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Spruce Creek struggles in that department as they've been averaging 163.6. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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