Gators grounded by Briarwood, fall to 0-2 on season

  • Gatewood junior running back and linebacker Brady Haley has been one of the Gators’ most dependable players through the first two games of the season, contributing on both sides of the ball. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Gatewood junior running back and linebacker Brady Haley has been one of the Gators’ most dependable players through the first two games of the season, contributing on both sides of the ball. IAN TOCHER/Staff
  • Gatewood head football coach Jeff Ratliff isn’t concerned about the Gators’ 0-2 start, saying he believes the team can correct its mistakes and “be pretty good before it’s over.” IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Gatewood head football coach Jeff Ratliff isn’t concerned about the Gators’ 0-2 start, saying he believes the team can correct its mistakes and “be pretty good before it’s over.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

    Gatewood’s early struggles continued last Friday night in Warrenton, as the Gators dropped a 26-8 decision to Briarwood Academy and fell to 0-2 this season.

    The loss came against a Briarwood squad that entered the game considerably higher in MaxPreps’ GIAA Georgia rankings.

    Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff called the game “tough, physical football” and said he remained proud of his team’s effort. Ho…