Football Recap: Frankie Cherry Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Gibbs

Patriots

Team Score (Highest)

09/18/25 vs Gibbs	26
08/29/25 @ East Lake	23
09/05/25 @ Bayshore	20
08/22/25 vs Largo	10

Pinellas Park had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 2-3 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They walked away with a 26-18 win over the Gibbs Gladiators. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Pinellas Park's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Frankie Cherry, who threw for 169 yards and one TD on only ten passes.

Pinellas Park didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Gibbs to a completion percentage of just 47.6%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Chayse Armstrong and Andre Avecedo, who each logged one passes deflected. Pinellas Park wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60%.

Pinellas Park's defense also made the game a nightmare for Jordan Calvin., racking up eight sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Taveon Weathers and Quinton O'Driscoll, who racked up seven sacks between them. O'Driscoll is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season. Pinellas Park received some extra help from O'Driscoll, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

As for Gibbs, they now have a losing record of 2-3. They have struggled against Pinellas Park recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.

Despite the loss, Gibbs still got an impressive performance from Calvin, who threw for 256 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 97 yards and one score on only nine carries. Javier Thomas was Calvin's top target, picking up 112 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.

Pinellas Park and Gibbs will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Patriots are set to challenge their familiar foe Manatee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Gibbs will take on rival Boca Ciega at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.