Greater Latrobe came into this matchup off a tough 36-point loss last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Gateway Gators by a score of 27-24 on Friday. The Wildcats' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row.
Gateway's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden Stammer, who picked up 110 receiving yards and a pair of scores, and also rushed for 36 yards. Stammer's longest reception was for an incredible 78 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Mayson Mitchell, who threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.4% of his passes.
Greater Latrobe's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Gateway, they moved to 3-6 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Greater Latrobe will challenge Penn-Trafford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' defense better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 33.8 points per game this season. As for Gateway, they will square off against Hempfield Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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