JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s Shark season in the River City. The Jacksonville Indoor Football League team kicked off its 15th season Friday with a welcomed win.

The Sharks nearly doubled the score of the Massachusetts Pirates, ending the game 46-25.

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The team is hoping the 16-game season will end with their fifth title.

Following practice just before the opening game, Action Sports Jax got a chance to interview head coach Jason Gibson. Gibson, who is entering his third season with the Sharks, is already excited about how well this team gels.

Jacksonville Sharks: Interview with HC Jason Gibson

Running back, and IFL’s 2024 leading rusher, Jimmie Robinson was excited to open up the season against a rival team.

Jacksonville Sharks: Interview with RB Jimmie Robinson

Action Sports Jax caught up with Jacksonville’s Mayor, the Sharks Owner as well as some players ahead of the season opener.

Jacksonville Sharks: interview with Mayor Deegan
Jacksonville Sharks: Interview with Owners
Jacksonville Sharks: Interview with QB Kaleb Barker
Jacksonville Sharks: Interview with OL Dominick Jackson

As the official partner of the Jacksonville Sharks, you can catch all the home games on the Action Sports Jax 24/7 network.

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