Football Recap: Aidan Barbato Leads Gateway Regional to Victory over Wildwood

By Team Reports Sep 16, 2024, 9:39am

Football Recap: Gateway Regional Gators vs. Wildwood Warriors

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There's no place like home for Gateway Regional, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They blew past the Wildwood Warriors 42-20 on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Gators considering their six-point performance the contest before.

Aidan Barbato had a dynamite game for Gateway Regional, rushing for 143 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Dj Binck, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.

Gateway Regional's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Dylan Cruet led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Danny Leone was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 12 total tackles.

Gateway Regional's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Wildwood, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Gateway Regional will head out on the road to take on Sterling at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Wildwood, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lindenwold at 6:00 p.m.

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