Basketball Recap: Gateway Christian Comes Up Short + How To Watch

By Team Reports Jan 24, 2026, 5:02am

Basketball Recap: Gateway Christian Eagles vs. First Baptist Academy Eagles

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TX University Interscholastic League (UIL) & First Baptist Academy. Watch Full Replay

Gateway Christian extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 3-8. They took a blow against First Baptist Academy, falling 74-23. The contest marked Gateway Christian's lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

As for First Baptist Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-12. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Noah Napier had another great game (as he tends to do), dropping a double-double with 33 points and 12 boards. That makes it 17 consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of First Baptist Academy's points. Levi Ernst was another key player, putting up 21 points.

Gateway Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for First Baptist Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Heritage Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Heritage Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something First Baptist Academy surely won't give up without a fight.

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