Gulf and Nature Coast Tech squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Gulf had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Nature Coast Tech Sharks and fell 50-23. The Buccaneers were red-hot offensively headed into the game (they scored no less than 55 points in the three contests prior) but the Sharks' defense proved too tough.
Gulf has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-10 record this season. As for Nature Coast Tech, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 17-9.
Gulf does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Nature Coast Tech, they will square off against Dunedin on Friday. One thing working in Dunedin's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games.
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