Football Preview: Gibbs Gladiators vs. Hollins Royals
The Gibbs Gladiators will square off against the Hollins Royals at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Gibbs is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
Gibbs will head into Friday's matchup ready to turn things around: they couldn't quite beat Bayshore on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 47-point loss they were dealt last Friday. Gibbs fell just short of Bayshore by a score of 18-16. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Gladiators have suffered since October 20, 2023.
Hollins never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against IMG Academy Blue last Wednesday. They blew past the Ascenders 59-33. The Royals' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Hollins was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 420 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as IMG Academy Blue only rushed for 216.
Gibbs' loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Hollins, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6.
Gibbs was able to grind out a solid victory over Hollins in their previous matchup back in August of 2021, winning 28-20. Does Gibbs have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hollins turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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