If the Gibbs Gladiators were feeling good off their 53-10 takedown of the Osceola Warriors on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Gibbs fell just short of Tampa Catholic by a score of 44-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Gibbs has suffered yet this season.
Tampa Catholic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Zalani Carter out in front who scored eight points. Another player making a difference was Ashley Knox, who scored ten points along with two blocks.
Gibbs' defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Tampa Catholic, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-6.
Gibbs will head out on the road to square off against Northeast at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tampa Catholic, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Wharton at 3:00 p.m. Wharton will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
