Clearwater sets the stage Friday night for a Pinellas County non-conference showdown as the undefeated Gibbs Gladiators travel to take on the Countryside Cougars at 7:30 PM. Both teams come in with early-season momentum after Week 1 victories.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Gibbs (St. Petersburg, FL) vs Countryside (Clearwater, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
○ Location: Countryside High School (Clearwater, FL)
○ Live Coverage: MaxPreps Scoretracker & NFHS Network
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Gibbs Gladiators
The Gladiators opened the season in dominant fashion, shutting out their Week 1 opponent 34-0. Ranked #5,881 nationally and #345 in Florida, Gibbs has the look of a team ready to compete for county bragging rights. The defense has been their anchor, while the offense showed explosive playmaking ability.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #5,881
○ State Rank: #345 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #40
○ Strengths: Defense, speed, playmakers in space
○ Key to Win: Pressure the Cougars’ offense and control the line of scrimmage
Countryside Cougars
Countryside survived a tight 16-13 road battle to start the year 1-0. Ranked #8,877 nationally and #441 in Florida, the Cougars are looking to prove themselves against a physical Gibbs squad. Home-field advantage may play a key role in keeping the game close as they look for offensive balance.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #8,877
○ State Rank: #441 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #58
○ Strengths: Resilient defense, clutch special teams, home support
○ Key to Win: Limit Gibbs’ big plays and capitalize on red-zone chances
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | Home | Away | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbs Gladiators | 5,881 | 345 (FL) | 40 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 34 | 0 |
| Countryside Cougars | 8,877 | 441 (FL) | 58 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 16 |
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