Gateway Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They fell 33-26 to the Sarasota Christian Blazers. One positive for the Griffins, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Gateway Charter's loss came despite strong showings from Chance Reeves and Tavares Robinson. Reeves rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while Robinson rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown.
Sarasota Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ben Milliken, who threw for 198 yards and three touchdowns. Milliken is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. 83 of those passing yards were hauled in by Colton Loftus, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Gateway Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Sarasota Christian, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Gateway Charter will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Marathon at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. Marathon is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Gateway Charter will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. Sarasota Christian also won't see the field for a while: their next match is against Keswick Christian at 7:00 p.m. on October 15th. Keswick Christian will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Sarasota Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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