Gateway was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a blow against the East Lee County Jaguars, falling 43-0. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 435th, while the Jaguars are ranked 193rd).
Lazaro Rogers had a dynamite game for East Lee County, rushing for 246 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per carry. Rogers' longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards.
Gateway's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for East Lee County, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gateway will square off against Riverdale at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Lee County, they will be playing at home against Estero at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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