Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Italy). They came out on top against the Cayuga Wildcats by a score of 34-26 on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Gladiators sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Despite the loss, Cayuga saw an underclassman step up: Gunner Douglas rushed for 237 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Douglas a new career-high in rushing yards.
Italy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Cayuga, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Italy will be playing at home against Valley Mills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Italy's defense has only allowed 16.5 points per game this season, so Valley Mills' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cayuga, they will face off against Inspired Vision at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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