Football Recap: Gatewood Gators vs. Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars
There's no place like home for Gatewood, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 48-8 victory over the Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars. The Gators' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gatewood's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ames Johnson, who rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Another back making a difference was Brady Haley, who rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown.
Gatewood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Hunter Johnson, Haley, and Landon Moreno picked up one apiece. Moreno is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played. Gatewood got some further help from Mason Sinclair: he picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles.
With the victory, Gatewood broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Gatewood will look to defend their home field on Friday against Trinity Christian at 7:30 p.m. Gatewood will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Thomas Jefferson Academy, they will head out to square off against Edmund Burke Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Edmund Burke Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 118 points over their last three matchups.
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