Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Legacy). They claimed a resounding 44-6 victory over the Gateway Olympians on the road. The Lightning might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 25 points or more this season.
Gianna Schmidt had an outrageously good game as she threw for 35 yards and five touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Kaylee Hoang was another key player, rushing for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Legacy's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. Isabella Rapacchietta was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up four sacksherself. She also made five total tackles, which is notable because Legacy is 2-1 when she posts at least three total tackles, but 2-5 otherwise.
Legacy's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Gateway, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Legacy will host Aurora West College Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Legacy is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home. As for Gateway, they will welcome Horizon at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Horizon will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Gateway surely won't give up without a fight.
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