After starting their season with three straight games on the road, Lake Minneola is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the Lake Gibson Braves at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lake Gibson took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Lake Minneola, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Lake Minneola earned a 16-8 victory over Haines City.
Meanwhile, Lake Gibson fell victim to Dunnellon and their airtight defense on Friday. They lost 20-0 to the Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 36 points in the game before, the Braves' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Lake Minneola's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Lake Gibson, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Lake Minneola beat Lake Gibson 43-36 in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Lake Gibson's Fentrell Graham, who rushed for 158 yards and three touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Lake Minneola to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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