Lake Gibson Has Been A Force – All Season

Lakeland Lake Gibson has been one of the top 6A programs this season – coming up with some key wins with very talented prospects on both sides of the ball.

Larry Blustein November 28, 2020 @ 09:32 AM

If you followed high school football long enough, you already know how Lake Gibson has long been turning out top-flight talent and very competitive teams. While it’s tough living in the shadow of easily one of Florida’s top programs (Lakeland), the Braves have maintained a solid program, competing in 6A and being in the playoff mix each year.

After Friday night’s convincing win over Bradenton Southeast, it’s on to the next round – with the knowledge that you have some serious play-makers that can carry you to Tallahassee. This season, it was again Lakeland that looked to steal the spotlight – beating the Braves – but this program has settled back in and has looked impressive all year. And the Dreadnaughts were eliminated by Tampa Bay Tech. Impressive coaching and hard-working athletes have certainly been the difference in this crazy season. Also, this team will be just as good next year – with only 11 seniors departing and 17 plus underclassmen who will be back with experience. HOW THEY GOT TO 11-1 The Braves started the season out in record fashion (82-0) over Haines City. Came back to win against Auburndale (34-6), Arcadia DeSoto (47-0), Hardee County (38-0), Kissimmee Gateway (62-6), Kissimmee Liberty (62-0), Lakeland Kathleen (48-0), Winter Haven (34-27), Riverview Spoto (77-0), Bradenton Braden River (56-49) and Friday’s win against Southeast. Then, there was that 23-22 setback on September 25^thagainst rival Lakeland. THE BRAVES FILE SCHOOL: Lakeland Lake Gibson HEAD COACH: Robert Paxia 2020 RECORD: 11-1 CLASSIFICATION: 6A BRAVES TO WATCH 2021 – Eli Allen, DT 2021 – , OLB/LS 2021 – Michael Benson, DT 2022 – William Fenley, OLB 2021 – Marcus Fisher, OL 2022 – Roger Frazier Jr., DE 2022 – , RB 2022 – Grant Gunder, TE 2022 – , QB 2021 – William Harrison, DE 2021 – Calvin Louissaint, SS 2022 – , S 2023 – Cormani McClain, WR/CB 2022 - Jy’Vonte McClendon, FS 2022 – Jaremy McQueen, DT 2021 – Dylan Montgomery, S 2022 – Chris Moore, WR 2021 – Kaleb Ross, LB 2022 – Timothy Stinson, OL 2022 – Rochener Thelusmar, DE 2022 – Dion Villiers, WR 2023 – Nytravious Walker, RB 2021 – Malik Wallace, CB 2021 – Tyrik Wallace, CB 2024 – Brayson Williams, WR You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: Foridakids1@aol.com. We are also on Social Media on @PrepRedzonefl.