The Gibson Southern Titans will challenge the South Warren Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gibson Southern will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Friday, Gibson Southern humbled Princeton with a 62-7 victory. Given the Titans' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 54th, while the Tigers are ranked 245th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Zach Foster looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also throwing for 106 yards on 13 of 19 attempts. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Another reason for the win was Gibson Southern's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Khale Campbell was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself.
South Warren aren't just finding success at home, as their game on Friday extended their overall winning streak to three. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Southwestern 38-6 at home. With the Spartans ahead 29-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
South Warren found their leader in underclassman George Kibawa, who threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns.
Gibson Southern's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for South Warren, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Gibson Southern has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 171.3 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for South Warren, though, as they've been averaging only 34.7. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Gibson Southern lost to South Warren at home by a decisive 45-28 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Gibson Southern have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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