Football Preview: Gateway Eagles vs. East Lee County Jaguars
The Gateway Eagles will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the East Lee County Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Gateway is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were dealt a 54-19 loss at the hands of South Fort Myers on Saturday. The defeat leaves the Eagles without a win on the season.
Despite their loss, Gateway saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Christopher Davis, who picked up 113 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Another back making a difference was Justin Jean Louis, who rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Meanwhile, East Lee County hasn't done well against Lehigh recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. East Lee County took down Lehigh 33-14.
Gateway suffered a grim 47-21 defeat to East Lee County in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will Gateway have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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