Gateway was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Palmetto Tigers, falling 48-6. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 424th, while the Tigers are ranked 72nd).
Parker Ellis threw for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Sebastian Moore was his top target, picking up 63 receiving yards. On the ground,
Justin Jean Louis picked up six receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 36 yards.
Palmetto's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nazir Pitchford led the charge by picking up 133 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Gateway's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Palmetto, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gateway will square off against Bonita Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gateway is facing Bonita Springs at the right time seeing as Bonita Springs is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Palmetto, they will challenge Braden River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Palmetto's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Braden River's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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