Gautier is 8-0 against Vancleave since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Gautier Gators will head out on the road to square off against the Vancleave Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Vancleave is hoping to do what Columbia couldn't on Friday: put an end to Gautier's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Gautier pulled ahead with a 42-41 photo finish over Columbia. The score was all tied up 21-21 at the break, but the Gators were the better team in the second half.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Vancleave). They strolled past Hancock with points to spare last Friday, taking the game 35-17. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Hunter Harper continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 114 yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 114 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Vancleave was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 215 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 215 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Gautier pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Vancleave, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Gautier beat Vancleave 25-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gautier since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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