Gateway Regional hadn't done well against Collingswood recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Gateway Regional Gators slipped by the Collingswood Panthers 31-30. This was payback for the Gators, who suffered a 19-14 loss the last time these two teams met.
A big part of Gateway Regional's victory came down to the chemistry between Gianni Pembroke and his top target Jacob Finger. Pembroke threw for 233 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 passes while Finger picked up 162 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Pembroke has become a key player for Gateway Regional: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 3-4 otherwise. Gateway Regional also got a significant boost from Aidan Barbato, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
Yon Anderson and John Antrilli certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Anderson picked up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Antrilli threw for 144 yards and a touchdown.
The win got Gateway Regional back to even at 5-5. As for Collingswood, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
As of now, neither Gateway Regional nor Collingswood have any future games scheduled.
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