Football Game Recap: Gahr Find Success

By Team Reports Sep 19, 2024, 12:53pm

Football Recap: Gahr Gladiators vs. Ocean View Seahawks

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Cerritos, Gahr was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Ocean View Seahawks by a score of 43-35. The high-scoring effort was just what the Gladiators needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.

Markell Slaughter rushed for 152 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries, and also threw for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Alexander Gutierrez was his top target, picking up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown.

When it comes to explaining why Ocean View lost, don't look at Gaige Prichard. Despite the final result, he rushed for 272 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Prichard a new career-high in rushing yards.

Gahr's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Ocean View, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.

Gahr will head out to face off against Garden Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ocean View, they will venture away from home to take on Artesia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Artesia will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Ocean View surely won't give up without a fight.

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