Ryan Gibson, Emory & Henry, Fy., Defensive Back

Ryan Gibson, Emory & Henry, Fy., Defensive Back

Gibson, a first-year from Bristol, Tenn., had a monster game in his first extended stretch of field time of the season as he helped Emory & Henry win for the fifth straight game and stay within one game of the top of the ODAC table. With Shenandoah trying to work its way back into the game in the second half, Gibson went to work in the defensive backfield as he intercepted three passes, the most by any player in a single game in the ODAC this season. He also broke up three passes and registered five tackles including three solo stops. Gibson's first interception came early in the third quarter two plays after Shenandoah intercepted an E&H pass. He stayed busy in the third quarter, picking off his second pass with 0:30 left in the frame. Gibson's last interception put an end to not only Shenandoah's comeback attempt but the game itself as he high-pointed a deep pass down the near sideline for his third takeaway with the clock showing 0:00. Gibson's interception, tackle, and pass breakup totals are all personal season highs. He is now tied for second in the ODAC in interceptions.

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