Gibbs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were dealt a 41-10 defeat at the hands of the Pinellas Park Patriots. While losing is never fun, the Gladiators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 400th, while the Patriots are ranked 125th).
Zahmir Mcneil continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Pinellas Park, rushing for 148 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Mcneil now rushed for 146 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Kaiden Nobles was another key player, gaining 32 total yards and two touchdowns.
Gibbs' loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Pinellas Park, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Gibbs will take on Boca Ciega at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Boca Ciega's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Gibbs' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pinellas Park, they will venture away from home to challenge Manatee at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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