Glenbard North kicker Anthony Gibson had a hunch that Friday night’s game against visiting Geneva would come down to a final field goal attempt.
“I had a really good feeling,” said the junior. “Everyone on the sidelines was telling me stay ready, stay ready, you got this.”
And with 2.4 seconds remaining in the game and the score tied, Gibson delivered in the clutch.
He booted a 31-yard field goal through the uprights to give the Panthers a 16-13 DuKane Conference win at Weber Field.
“Man, it felt great,” Gibson said of the crucial kick. “I was getting a little nervous (prior to the attempt), but my brothers had my back. They motivated me, they told me I could make it, and I got the job done.”
Glenbard North improved to 5-2 overall and 3-2 in league play. More importantly, the Panth