Basketball Recap: Baker Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from AJ Chilton

By Team Reports Dec 9, 2024, 9:54am

Basketball Recap: Baker Gators vs. Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators

If Gulf Pointe Latin wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Baker, they should've done a better job of containing AJ Chilton. The Baker Gators really took it to the Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators for the full four quarters, racking up a 79-41 win thanks in part to Chilton, who went 5 for 8 en route to 20 points plus three steals. Chilton is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least three every time he's taken the court this season.

Baker smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.

Baker's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0. As for Gulf Pointe Latin, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.

Baker didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 52-38 win against Pensacola Christian Academy on the 5th. Gulf Pointe Latin has also already played their next match, a 64-35 victory against Varsity Opponent on the 6th.

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