Pitman's game on Friday was all tied up 14-14 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 28-16 to the Gateway Regional Gators. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gators apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Despite the loss, Pitman still got an impressive performance from Aidan Upham, who picked up 90 receiving yards and a pair of scores, and also rushed for 44 yards.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gateway Regional to victory, but perhaps none more so than Dj Binck, who rushed for 156 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 58 yards and a pair of TDs. Lamar Smith was another key player, rushing for 119 yards and one score on only 12 carries.
This is the second loss in a row for Pitman and nudges their season record down to 4-4. As for Gateway Regional, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pitman will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Audubon at 6:00 p.m. on November 12. As for Gateway Regional, they will take on Clearview at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Gators will be up against the Pioneers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 43 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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