Gibbs' Boys Basketball Coach Larry Murphy Notches Career Win No. 400

The Gladiators' lead man picked up the milestone victory at the Kingdom of the Sun tournament in Ocala

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Defeating Ocala Vanguard 82-72 in the semifinals of the Kingdom of the Sun tournament wasn't just satifying because it sent the Gibbs Gladiators into the championship game.

It's also because it was a coaching milestone game for Gibbs' head coach Larry Murphy.

According to the Gibbs' official X account, Murphy notched his 400th career victory in the Gladiators' overtime victory over the Knights on Sunday night. Gibbs will face St. Thomas Aquinas for the tournament championship tonight.

Congrats to our amazing HC Larry Murphy on win No. 400!

What an accomplishment! 👏 pic.twitter.com/KoQyuqKYlz

— Gibbs High School Boys Basketball (@gibbshighbball) December 30, 2024

The Gladiators (7-3) are the No. 9-ranked team out of the Sunshine State in the latest High School On SI Florida's boys basketball rankings.

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Murphy led Gibbs to its first state championship since 1969, 55 years to the day, in a 49-43 victory over Andrew Jackson for the Class 4A title earlier this year. With a immensely talented group once again, Murphy is looking to guide Gibbs to back-to-back state crowns.

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