Theodore proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 26) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-14 win over the Gulf Shores Dolphins. Winning may never get old, but the Bobcats sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Leading Theodore to victory were Crishon Overton and Kendrick Able Jr.. Overton rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, while Able Jr. rushed for 172 yards while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Able Jr. a new career-high in rushing yards.
Despite the loss, Gulf Shores still got an impressive performance from Kolin Wilson, who rushed for 162 yards and two touchdowns.
Theodore's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-4. As for Gulf Shores, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Theodore will welcome Saraland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Saraland will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Theodore surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gulf Shores, they are taking a road trip to face off against Baldwin County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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