Gateway took a 20-point defeat the last time they faced off against Winter Park, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Panthers won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Wildcats 13-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since April 10, 2024.
The critical scores for Gateway came from Camiya Campbell and Patricia Rodriguez.
Winter Park's loss on Wednesday came despite strong showings from Denise Bellot and Aaliyah Miller. Bellot threw for 244 yards and one TD, while Miller picked up 97 receiving yards and one touchdown. Miller was even better on defense, picking up a sack, making seven total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defending six passes.
Panthers
| 04/09/25 vs Winter Park | 13-12 |
| 04/02/25 vs Boone | 26-0 |
| 03/26/25 vs Poinciana | 25-0 |
Gateway's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 4.0 points on average over those games. As for Winter Park, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Gateway wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 32-0 win against Liberty on the 15th. As for Winter Park, they have also already played their next contest, a 12-7 defeat against Colonial on the 15th.
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