Football Recap: Gateway Falls to South Fort Myers in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Aug 29, 2024, 9:08am

Football Recap: Gateway Eagles vs. South Fort Myers Wolfpack

Gateway kicked off their season on the road on Saturday and hit a couple of potholes. They were dealt a 54-19 loss at the hands of the South Fort Myers Wolfpack. The defeat leaves the Eagles without a win on the season.

Gateway lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Christopher Davis, who picked up 113 receiving yards and a touchdown. Justin Jean Louis was another key rusher, rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.

South Fort Myers was led to victory by Victor Jenkins and William Bichler. Jenkins rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while Bichler threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 14.8 yards per attempt. Jimarien Braxton was in the mix as well, providing South Fort Myers with two touchdowns touchdowns.

Gateway will be playing at home against East Lee County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for South Fort Myers, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Riverdale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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