Gates Chili is on a three-game streak of home wins, while the Patriots are on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Gates Chili Spartans will take on the Penfield Patriots at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
You can't lose the match if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Gates Chili's strategy against the Warriors on Monday. Gates Chili came out on top against the Warriors by a score of 59-46. The victory was just what Gates Chili needed coming off of a 70-46 defeat in their prior contest.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gates Chili to victory, but perhaps none more so than Derrik Davis, who scored 17 points along with two steals. It was the first time this season that Davis scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Joey Vigerzi, who scored 14 points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Penfield scored the most points they've had all season to find success back in January. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 82-80 win over Hilton.
Gates Chili's win ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-12. As for Penfield, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Gates Chili was taken down by the Patriots 66-39 in their previous matchup back in December of 2022. Will Gates Chili have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
