Gateway Regional hasn't had much luck against Pitman recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Gators will challenge the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Gateway Regional will be strutting in after a victory while Pitman will be coming in after a loss.
On Friday, Gateway Regional made easy work of Mastery and carried off a 40-20 win. The result was nothing new for the Gators, who have now won four contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Gateway Regional got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dj Binck out in front who rushed for 100 yards and a pair of scores, and also threw for 33 yards and one touchdown. Lamar Smith was another key rusher, rushing for 109 yards and one TD on only five carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Gateway Regional was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. They are a perfect 4-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Gateway Regional didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jaxon Bailey and Aidan Barbato. Gateway Regional received some extra help from Mike Graham, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Pitman challenged Maple Shade two weeks ago. The Panthers came up short against the Wildcats, falling 32-9. The matchup marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
The win made it two in a row for Gateway Regional and bumps their season record up to 5-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 27 points in those games. As for Pitman, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Gateway Regional took a serious blow against Pitman in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 44-0. Can the Gators avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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