Gateway scored first but ultimately less than Lakewood Ranch in their game on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 37-22 to the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Mustangs 14-0 in the first quarter.
When it comes to explaining why Gateway lost, don't look at Justin Jean Louis. Despite the final result, he rushed for 278 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Jean Louis is now averaging an impressive 105.7 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Gateway was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 339 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Gateway dropped their record down to 1-7 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Lakewood Ranch, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Gateway will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Cape Coral at 7:30 p.m. on November 1st. Cape Coral will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Gateway surely won't give up without a fight. Lakewood Ranch has already played their next match, a 35-0 loss against Parrish Community on the 25th.
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