Spanish Fort is 8-0 against Gulf Shores since August of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Spanish Fort Toros will look to defend their home field against the Gulf Shores Dolphins at 7:00 p.m. Spanish Fort will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Spanish Fort is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Blount: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Spanish Fort blew Blount out of the water with a 42-12 final score. Considering the Toros have won four matchups by more than 28 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for EJ King, who rushed for 218 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per carry.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Spanish Fort was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Gulf Shores' game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 26-14 to St. Paul's Episcopal. The loss continues a trend for the Dolphins in their matchups with the Saints: they've now lost three in a row.
Although Gulf Shores took the loss, they still got scores from Carter Davis and Nick Hampton.
Spanish Fort's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Gulf Shores, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Spanish Fort has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 238.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Gulf Shores struggles in that department as they've been averaging 198. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Spanish Fort against Gulf Shores in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, as the team secured a 42-14 win. Will Spanish Fort repeat their success, or does Gulf Shores have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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