Middle Township kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They lost 29-7 to the Gateway Regional Gators. The Panthers were down 23-0 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Middle Township didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. Leading the way was Hunter White and his one interception.
Gateway Regional had a senior duo take command as Aidan Barbato rushed for 157 yards and three TDs on only 13 carries and Lamar Smith rushed for 87 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middle Township will welcome Triton at 6:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Gateway Regional, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Haddon Township at 6:00 p.m. This will be the Gators' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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