Heritage Academy Gateway came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 35.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past Sequoia Pathfinder Verrado Way, posting a 54-14 win at home. Considering the Heroes have won five matches by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Tyler Lines was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 145 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Heritage Academy Gateway also got a significant boost from Jonah Bietz, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 85 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Heritage Academy Gateway was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 316 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Sequoia Pathfinder Verrado Way lost, don't look at Jace Anderson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 67 yards and a touchdown.
Heritage Academy Gateway's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Sequoia Pathfinder Verrado Way, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
After each having a week off, Heritage Academy Gateway and Southwest Leadership Academy will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on October 19th. Heritage Academy Gateway's defense has only allowed 12.7 points per game this season, so Southwest Leadership Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sequoia Pathfinder Verrado Way, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 32-6 loss against Imagine Prep Coolidge on the 10th.
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