Gators to play for state title after sweeping Trinity Christian

  • Gatewood’s Lawson Moore takes off his helmet and celebrates with teammates after hitting of his two home runs against Trinity Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff
    Gatewood’s Lawson Moore takes off his helmet and celebrates with teammates after hitting of his two home runs against Trinity Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff
  • Gatewood’s Walker Roberts struck out 13 in game two against the Crusaders on May 23. TREY NORRIS/Staff
    Gatewood’s Walker Roberts struck out 13 in game two against the Crusaders on May 23. TREY NORRIS/Staff
    Despite a slow start last Friday, the Gatewood Gators wound up dominating in consecutive wins over the Trinity Christian Crusaders to seal a spot in their fifth-straight GIAA Class 2A state championship series.In game one, Gatewood trailed early after starting pitcher Wilson Moore gave up two runs, but the offense rallied to regain the lead on a three-run home run from designated hitter ...

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