Football Recap: Holly Springs Comes Up Short + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 21, 2025, 1:05pm

Football Recap: Holly Springs Golden Hawks vs. Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & Cardinal Gibbons High School. Watch Full Replay

Holly Springs fell victim to Cardinal Gibbons and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 56-0 loss at the hands of the Crusaders. Having soared to a lofty 31 points in the game before, the Golden Hawks' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Cardinal Gibbons to victory, but perhaps none more so than Noah Terry, who rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Conner Lindsey, who threw for 150 yards and three TDs on perfect 11-for-11 passing.

Holly Springs has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Cardinal Gibbons, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1.

Holly Springs has already played their next matchup, a 24-14 defeat against Sanderson on the 17th. As for Cardinal Gibbons, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 40-14 victory against Middle Creek on the 17th.

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