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

Gerstell Academy and Chapelgate Christian Academy are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2017, but not for long. Gerstell Academy will square off against the Chapelgate Christian Academy Yellowjackets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Gerstell Academy will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.

Gerstell Academy saw some tournament action two weeks ago. They wrapped up 2024 with a 53-38 victory over Winters Mill. That looming 53-38 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Gerstell Academy yet this season.

Meanwhile, Chapelgate Christian Academy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 67-60 win over Concordia Prep on Friday.

Chapelgate Christian Academy's win came from a few key players Gerstell Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mason Plater, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine boards. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2023. Bryson Milledge was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 19 points.

Gerstell Academy's victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those victories 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.

Gerstell Academy came up short against Chapelgate Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 56-50. Can Gerstell Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.