Heritage Academy Gateway had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the El Dorado Wolverines by a score of 44-34 on Saturday. That's two games straight that the Heroes have won by exactly ten points.
Heritage Academy Gateway got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Stratton Ellsworth out in front who rushed for 171 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. Sammy Larson was another key rusher, rushing for 90 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries.
Heritage Academy Gateway was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 423 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Heritage Academy Gateway wouldn't let El Dorado keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Heritage Academy Gateway can thank Axton Leavitt and Larson for forcing both of them.
Heritage Academy Gateway's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for El Dorado, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-3.
Heritage Academy Gateway will challenge AZ Compass Prep at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. AZ Compass Prep will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Heritage Academy Gateway surely won't give up without a fight. El Dorado does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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