Gibbs High holds pep rally to celebrate state basketball championship
The Gladiator boys won the school’s first basketball title since 1969 and fifth overall on Saturday in Lakeland.
Gibbs High point guard Jacob Daniels (10) laughs and smiles as he runs through the line of cheerleaders while being introduced along with his team during a pep rally to celebrate the Gladiators' state title on Monday. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Gibbs High School players and coaches were recognized during a pep rally Monday to celebrate their state basketball title. The Gladiators clinched the Class 4A championship with a 49-43 win over Jacksonville Andrew Jackson on Saturday in Lakeland.
It’s Gibbs’ fifth basketball title and the first since 1969. Coach Larry Murphy highlighted the team’s journey this season as he introduced each player to a full gymnasium that included cheerleaders, band members, and school and district leaders.
The 2024 Class 4A state trophy is on display, in center, along with district and regional awards. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Gibbs High basketball head coach Larry Murphy highlighted the team’s journey to clinching the state championship as he introduces each player during Monday's pep rally. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Gibbs High guard Atron Eubanks smiles as he walks through the cheerleaders' line as he is introduced by coach Larry Murphy. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
A championship medal hangs from the neck of Gibbs High center Myreon Phillip. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Gibbs High basketball head coach Larry Murphy highlighted the team’s journey to clinching the state championship. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Pinellas County Superintendent Kevin Hendrick introduces Gibbs High basketball head coach Larry Murphy. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Gibbs High principal and assistant basketball coach Barry Brown hoists the 2024 Class 4A state championship trophy. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
Gibbs High principal and assistant basketball coach Barry Brown shows off his championship medal. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
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