Moore Haven gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Gateway Charter Griffins 36-12. The win continues a trend for the Terriers in their matchups with the Griffins: they've now won three in a row.
Tykeem Paseler had a dynamite game, throwing for 307 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Terriers
| 08/22/25 vs Gateway Charter | 3.3 |
| 09/13/24 @ Glades Central | 13.7 |
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Moore Haven proved: they limited Gateway Charter to a paltry 3.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Clarence Hunter for the heroic effort on defense: he. That's the most yards per carry they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Moore Haven's defense also made the game a nightmare for Michael Walker., racking up 9.5 sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Hunter and Aaryn Askew, who racked up eight sacks between them. Hunter is on a roll when it comes to sacks, as he's now posted at least one in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Walker and Dontrell Tillman certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Walker rushed for 62 yards and one TD, while Tillman picked up 63 receiving yards and one score. Tillman was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 63 yards.
Gateway Charter dropped their record down to 1-1 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Moore Haven will host Victory Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 884 yards in their previous games. As for Gateway Charter, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against LaBelle at 7:00 p.m.
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