State College took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Gateway Gators 41-14. Given the Little Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 15th, while the Gators are ranked 74th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
D'Antae Sheffey went supernova, rushing for 197 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. State College also got help from Daimear Coad, who showed off his sure hands for 80 receiving yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: State College was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 305 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gateway only rushed for 151 rushing yards.
Gateway lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Elvis Koutsakis, Jr, who threw for 189 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Tyree Gowder was Koutsakis, Jr's top target, picking up 90 receiving yards and one score.
Coming up, State College is headed away from home for the first time to take on Altoona at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The match will give the Little Lions their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Gateway, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against North Allegheny at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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