Gibbs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 26-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pinellas Park Patriots. Despite 106 more yards than the Patriots, the Gladiators couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Gibbs lost, don't look at Jordan Calvin. Despite the final result, he threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 97 yards and one TD on only nine carries. Javier Thomas was in the mix as well, providing the Gladiators with two scores.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pinellas Park to victory, but perhaps none more so than Frankie Cherry, who threw for 169 yards and one TD on only ten passes.
Gibbs now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Pinellas Park, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.
Gibbs and Pinellas Park will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Gladiators are set to challenge their familiar foe Boca Ciega at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Pinellas Park will take on rival Manatee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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