Basketball Game Preview: Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs vs. Palm Beach Gardens Gators + Official Tickets

The Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs will square off against the Palm Beach Gardens Gators at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Dr. Joaquin Garcia has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.

Dr. Joaquin Garcia is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They strolled past Mater Brickell Academy with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 65-46.

Demetrius Jackson

Steals (Career)

11/26/25 vs Mater Brickell Academy	4
11/25/25 vs Goleman	3
12/10/24 @ Santaluces	2
12/05/24 @ Seminole Ridge	2
11/22/24 vs Dreyfoos School of the Arts	2

Dr. Joaquin Garcia's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Jayden Noel, who posted 16 points and three steals, and Demetrius Jackson, who shot 55% from the field en route to 12 points and four steals. Those four steals gave Jackson a new career-high. Tim Bowe was another key player, putting up five points.

Meanwhile, Palm Beach Gardens posted their closest win since January 7th on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Grandview Prep 69-67.

Dr. Joaquin Garcia better keep an eye on Christian Laurore. He was instrumental in Palm Beach Gardens' win, scoring 32 points. With that strong performance, Laurore is now averaging an impressive 15.5 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Hershell Reynolds, who put up 16 points.

The win got Dr. Joaquin Garcia back to even at 2-2. As for Palm Beach Gardens, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.

Dr. Joaquin Garcia lost to Palm Beach Gardens at home by a decisive 64-47 margin in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.