We have heard enough about contagious viruses, but Gibsonburg sophomore wrestler Connor Smith has a work ethic even more contagious. Who would not want that? Smith remained undefeated at 32-0 and was the only Golden Bear to win a Sandusky Bay Conference championship.
Behind Smith, Golden Bears seek third straight title Published by sports@presspub. on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 1:37pm
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Gibsonburg wrestler Cole Pietrowski works toward a pin. (Photo courtesy Innovations Portrait Studio/www.InnovationsVisualImpact.com)
If anyone is not convinced yet that Gibsonburg sophomore Connor Smith is an all-around athlete, they might want to reflect on what he’s done so far. In his sophomore year on the football field, the running back ran for 1,639 yards on 213 carries, averaging 7.7 yards per carry and scoring 19 touchdowns. He also caught a 57-yard pass, scoring another TD, plus he had 105 tackles on defense, including 24 combined sacks and tackles for a loss and two interceptions.
Golden Bears finding their ‘mojo’ at the right time Published by sports@presspub. on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 11:34am
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J. Patrick Eaken
Gibsonburg junior Tyler Schooley (50), a 5-foot-11, 195-pound offensive guard, looks to block an opposing defender so senior halfback Phillip Davies (7) can find running room. (Photo by Jeff Holcomb)
Gibsonburg football is on a roll, winning five of their last six games and outscoring those five teams 222-64.
But the Golden Bears are 5-4, opening with three straight losses, including a 42-22 loss to Northwood. Even Northwood coach Ken James knew something was not right with the way his team won that game.