Landon Moreno, one of only six seniors on the Gatewood roster, will be called upon often this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff
Senior Blake Brannen will lead the Gators’ offense at quarterback this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff
Juniors Talon Jones (17) and Ben Pearson (2) will play key roles in Gatewood’s secondary this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff
Jeff Ratliff enters his 14th season as Gatewood’s head football coach and his 16th season overall with the program. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Gatewood’s Jeff Ratliff acknowledged he will soon start his 16th season and 14th campaign as head football coach at the Eatonton-based school with a relatively young and undersized roster. Regardless, he said he believes his Gators have the speed, desire, toughness, and togetherness to make the most of a demanding 2026 schedule.
Gatewood will open its regular season Aug. 14 against Tattnall Square …
