There's no place like home for Gulf, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Sunlake Seahawks 28-25. The Buccaneers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Seahawks on Friday, too.
Gulf was led to victory by Kavion Brown and Curtis Scriven. Brown rushed for 165 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.7 yards per carry, while Scriven threw for 141 yards and a pair of TDs. The Buccaneers are undefeated when Brown posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 0-3 otherwise.
Buccaneers
| 10/03/25 vs Sunlake | 246 |
| 09/26/25 @ Clearwater | 22 |
| 09/19/25 @ Zephyrhills | 55 |
| 09/12/25 @ Anclote | 120 |
| 08/29/25 @ Hudson | 158 |
| + 4 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Gulf was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Gulf's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Brodey Hill was the leader with two. Hill is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Despite the loss, Sunlake had strong showings from Jayven Williams, who gained 75 total yards and two touchdowns, and Hayes McGuire, who threw for 256 yards and two TDs. McGuire didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made one tackle.
The victory got Gulf back to even at 3-3. As for Sunlake, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 3-3.
Coming up, Gulf will venture away from home to take on Countryside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sunlake, they will welcome Land O' Lakes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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