Wesson signal caller Gibson to play football at East Central
Published 1:00 pm Saturday, February 8, 2025
- PHOTO BY LISA EARLS Wesson senior quarterback Cole Gibson made things official on Wednesday by signing a letter-of-intent to play football next year at East Central Community College in Decatur. Seated with Gibson are his parents Leann and Tyler Strickland. Standing, from left, are Wesson assistant football coaches Hank Jordan, Josh Garrett, Steve Barrington, head coach Jeremy Loy, and assistant coach Ryan Neely. A two-year starter at the position for Wesson, Gibson was twice named Daily Leader All-Area and led Wesson to a combined 15-5 record during his time under center. He’ll join an East Central program that made the MACCC State Championship game last year. The 6-foot-3 Gibson passed for 1,855 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior while earning All-Region honors.
Wesson senior quarterback Cole Gibson made things official on Wednesday by signing a letter-of-intent to play football next year at East Central Community College in Decatur. A two-year starter at the position for Wesson, Gibson was twice named Daily Leader All-Area and led Wesson to a combined 15-5 record during his time under center. He’ll join an East Central program that made the MACCC State Championship game last year. The 6-foot-3 Gibson passed for 1,855 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior while earning All-Region honors.