The Island Coast Gators will challenge the Gibbs Gladiators at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Island Coast comes in on six and Gibbs on 16.
Island Coast is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 48-46 win over LaBelle. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Gators have posted since December 6, 2024.

Izaiah Bacchus
02/07/25 vs LaBelle | 5 |
02/05/25 vs Lemon Bay | 3 |
01/30/25 vs Cypress Lake | 3 |
12/10/24 vs Dunbar | 3 |
12/05/24 @ South Fort Myers | 3 |
Izaiah Bacchus had a dynamite game for Island Coast, putting up 13 points in addition to eight boards and five assists. The dominant performance gave Bacchus a new career-high in assists. Jose Bido was another key player, as he made all 5 shots he took for 11 points and three steals.
Meanwhile, Gibbs took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 69-39 win over Boca Ciega. The Gladiators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 22 points or more this season.
Island Coast better keep an eye on Jacob Daniels. He was instrumental in Gibbs' win, going 8 for 15 on his way to 23 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. Daniels' morning made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 22 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Oneal Delancy, who went 5 of 11 en route to 15 points.
Island Coast's record now sits at 17-10. As for Gibbs, their record is now 23-4.
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