Gunter Storms Ahead, Overpowers Leonard to Keep Playoff Push Alive

When the brackets opened and the pressure kicked in, Gunter answered like a team built for December. The Tigers controlled Thursday night from the opening whistle, overwhelming Leonard 45 to 14 in a playoff performance that showed why they have been one of the state’s most consistent juggernauts. It marked their eleventh straight win and yet another game where the outcome was never in doubt.

Gage Doesn’t Miss

Quarterback Knox Gage turned the passing game into a clinic. He went eight for eight, piling up one hundred nineteen yards and three touchdowns without a single throw hitting the turf. His chemistry with receiver Alex Fenner carried the aerial attack, as Fenner hauled in all three scoring passes and finished with ninety two yards that constantly put Leonard’s secondary on its heels.

Tigers Own the Line of Scrimmage

Gunter’s ground assault was just as punishing. Jay Campiti carved up the defense on limited touches, turning eight carries into eighty nine yards and a touchdown. Each run seemed to tilt the field, allowing the Tigers to dictate the pace and keep their offense in rhythm.

Lacook Fights to Keep Leonard Close

Leonard’s spark came from workhorse runner Jacoby Lacook, who refused to back down even as the scoreboard tilted. He pushed his way to one hundred thirty eight rushing yards and a touchdown, then added a passing score to his stat line. His output gave Leonard early life, but the constant pressure from Gunter gradually wore the Bulldogs down.

A Familiar Sight: Gunter Rolling

The Tigers push their record to 13 and 1, continuing a stretch where their defense and efficiency have buried opponents long before the fourth quarter arrives. Leonard falls to 9 and 5 as their postseason run comes to an end.

Gunter now advances with momentum, confidence, and the look of a team ready to chase a deep playoff journey.