Basketball Recap: Jackson Byam Key Part of Team Effort in Gryphons Win + How To Watch

By Team Reports Dec 3, 2025, 6:21am

Basketball Recap: Sickles Gryphons vs. Gaither Cowboys

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the FL High School Athletic Assn. (FHSAA) & Sickles High School. Watch Full Replay

Sickles won the last time they faced Gaither and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Gryphons put the hurt on the Cowboys with a sharp 72-50 win. The Gryphons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 22 points or more this season.

Jackson Byam

Points

12/02/25 vs Gaither21
11/28/25 vs Calvary Christian Academy21
11/25/25 vs Wesley Chapel27
11/24/25 @ Wiregrass Ranch17
11/21/25 @ Steinbrenner20
+ 2 more games

Sickles' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jackson Byam led the charge by going 7-for-15 on his way to 21 points and six boards. The contest was Byam's seventh in a row with at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Adrian Thomas, who shot 53% from the field to rack up 17 points and eight rebounds.

Sickles smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Sickles' victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Gaither, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Sickles will venture away from home to take on Blake at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gaither, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against East Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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