Gautier had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They secured a 36-30 W over the Natchez Bulldogs on Friday. Given the Gators' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 91st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Natchez lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Ashton Minor, who picked up 155 receiving yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Carl Mcdonald Jr, who rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns.
Gautier's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.7 points per game. As for Natchez, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Gautier will face off against Wayne County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wayne County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Gautier surely won't give up without a fight. Natchez does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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