Basketball Recap: Gateway Finds Home Court Redemption Against Laurel Highlands

There's no place like home for Gateway, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They secured a 48-44 W over the Laurel Highlands Mustangs on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 53-50 back in December of 2024.

Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Aiden Black, who posted 15 points. Antwan Black was another key player, putting up 14 points.

Gateway's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Laurel Highlands, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.

Gateway will venture away from home to challenge Franklin Regional at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Laurel Highlands, they will host Greater Latrobe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Laurel Highlands is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.3 points per game this season.