Gateway unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the South Fort Myers Wolfpack on Thursday, falling 46-6. 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 476th, while the Wolfpack are ranked 215th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead South Fort Myers to victory, but perhaps none more so than William Bichler, who threw for 211 yards and two TDs on only 19 passes. What's more, Bichler racked up 122.9 passer rating, the most he's had since back in August of 2024. Arthur Gallishaw helped Bichler out on the ground, rushing for 72 yards and one score on only seven carries.
Coming up, Gateway will face off against East Lee County at 7:30 p.m. on the 29th. As for South Fort Myers, they will square off against Riverdale at 7:30 p.m. on the 29th. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 861 yards in their previous games.
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