It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Gahr had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Artesia Pioneers 34-7. That's two games straight that the Gladiators have won by exactly 27 points.
Roman Acosta had a dynamite game for Gahr, throwing for 222 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 passes, while also rushing for 148 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. The dominant performance gave Acosta a new career-high in rushing yards. Alexander Gutierrez was Acosta's top target, picking up 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Gahr wouldn't let Artesia keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Gahr can thank Jai'Dyn Backus and Adrien Ramirez for forcing both of them.
Gahr has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.8 points per game. As for Artesia, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Gahr will challenge Anaheim at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Anaheim will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Gahr surely won't give up without a fight. Artesia does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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