Gibbs holds off late Elizabethton rally in 4A first round

Gibbs holds off late Elizabethton rally in 4A first round

ELIZABETHTON — The Cyclones were hoping for a playoff rebound after a disappointing close to the regular season. Gibbs had other plans.

Cyclones rally falls short as Gibbs ends Elizabethton’s season

Star Correspondent A sluggish first half proved too much for Elizabethton to overcome Friday night as the Cyclones fell 28-21 to Gibbs in the first round of the Class 4A football playoffs at Citizens Bank Stadium. The visiting Eagles jumped out to a 21-3 halftime lead behind a strong ground game, forcing the Cyclones to play catch-up the rest of the way. Elizabethton regrouped after the break, closing the gap to a touchdown late in the fourth qu…