By Brian Hradsky
Gulf Coast High School defeated Aubrey Rogers High School 55-35 on October 16, 2026, behind 309 rushing yards and three touchdowns from Gio Marenco. The Sharks improved to 5-3 in the Naples matchup. Marenco’s production helped Gulf Coast win a game in which the teams combined for 90 points.
Gulf Coast piles up 661 total yards
MaxPreps reported that Marenco averaged 11.0 yards per carry. Quarterback Wyatt Raymer added 224 passing yards and three touchdowns with one interception. The Sharks finished with 661 total yards, their highest total of the season according to the recap.
Aubrey Rogers remained productive despite the loss. Braden Houser rushed for 98 yards and three touchdowns while also throwing for 194 yards and two scores, with one interception. The Patriots fell to 5-3 after the defeat.
Sharks respond with a high-scoring win
Gulf Coast had scored 10 points in its preceding game before breaking out against Aubrey Rogers. The Sharks had won four of their past five games after this result. Their published next matchup is against Golden Gate on Friday, October 23.
FSB Take
Marenco gave Gulf Coast a decisive rushing advantage, but Raymer’s three touchdown passes made the offense more than a one-player effort. Scoring 55 points provides plenty to build on. The next step is combining that production with a lower defensive allowance as the regular season approaches its finish.
Sources: MaxPreps recap and statistics; High School On SI final score. Featured image: conceptual illustration.