Basketball Game Preview: Chapelgate Christian Academy Yellowjackets vs. Gerstell Academy

Chapelgate Christian Academy and Gerstell Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2017, but not for long. The Chapelgate Christian Academy Yellowjackets will look to defend their home court on Monday against Gerstell Academy at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Chapelgate Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven matchups.

Having struggled with three losses in a row, Chapelgate Christian Academy turned things around against Concordia Prep on Friday. They walked away with a 67-60 victory over the Saints.

Chapelgate Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mason Plater led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 13 points and nine boards. That's the most points Plater has posted since back in December of 2023. Bryson Milledge was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 19 points.

Meanwhile, Gerstell Academy waltzed into their contest two weeks ago with five straight wins... but they left with six. They wrapped up 2024 with a 53-38 win over the Falcons. That 15 point margin sets a new team best for Gerstell Academy this season.

Gerstell Academy's victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.0 points per game. As for Chapelgate Christian Academy, their win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 6-9.

Chapelgate Christian Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Gerstell Academy in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, but they still walked away with a 56-50 victory. Will Chapelgate Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Gerstell Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.