Football Recap: Gateway Falls to Mariner in First Game of Season

Gateway unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 16-8 to the Mariner Tritons on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.

Gateway and Mariner could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. The Eagles will take on South Fort Myers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank disadvantage (475 vs. 199). Meanwhile, Mariner (ranked 370th) will meet Fort Myers (ranked 136th) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.