Barron Collier had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it six. They took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gulf Coast Sharks. If the Cougars were looking for revenge after losing 51-26 to the Sharks when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Gulf Coast, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.0 points on average over those games.
Gulf Coast got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Javien Altine out in front who rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries. Altine didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks, made three total tackles, and defended one pass. Julian Rodriguez was another major influence, as he rushed for 62 yards and ran in a TD.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Barron Collier will host Bonita Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will be up against the Bullsharks' rather soft defense (which has allowed 34 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Gulf Coast, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Bishop Verot at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th.
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