Willard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They had to suffer through a 55-14 loss at the hands of the Gibsonburg Golden Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crimson Flashes of the 48-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gibsonburg to victory, but perhaps none more so than Grant Smith, who rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. Reece Walby was another major influence, as he rushed for 125 yards and ran in a TD.
Willard's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Gibsonburg, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Willard will host Calvert at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calvert's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Willard's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Gibsonburg, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Margaretta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gibsonburg will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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