The #1 team for 5A football in the state finished their regular season with a strong win. The Gulf Shores High School Dolphins football team are now 10-0 and heading to the playoffs. This is the first undefeated season in GSHS history.
The game started with B.C. Rain making the first score just minutes into the game. The Red Raiders held a 7 point lead after the first quarter. In the second quarter the Dolphins scored 30 points and held a 30-14 lead at halftime.
One of the stand-out players for the GSHS Dolphins was Ronnie Royal. He scored with amazing returns on special teams play. Running Back Kolin Wilson equally contributed with 3 touchdowns and 106 yards rushing.
Harris and Rippy, the freshman and senior quarterbacks, had a 82.2 OB Rating. Kicker, Will Langston, averaged over 40 yards per punt and was perfect with the PATs.
Gulf Shores defense had 3 sacks in the game and 13 tackles for loss.
The final score was Gulf Shores 43 and B.C. Rain 21
ON TO THE PLAYOFFS: Gulf Shores will now play Beauregard in the first round of the 5A playoffs. The Hornets are from Opelika and have a 6-4 overall season record.
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