This season hasn't been kind to the A Plus Academy Knights, who are still winless after their tenth game. They took a serious blow against Gateway Charter Academy on Friday, falling 67-37. A Plus Academy has struggled against Gateway Charter Academy recently, as their matchup on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Gateway Charter Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Khing Williams, who scored 26 points along with nine assists and five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Williams has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Prince Rider, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 15 rebounds.
A Plus Academy's defeat was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-10. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 20.5 points per game. As for Gateway Charter Academy, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A Plus Academy will take on Village Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gateway Charter Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against R.W. Goines Stem Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. R.W. Goines Stem Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Gateway Charter Academy in Texas (R.W. Goines Stem Academy is ranked 98th, while Gateway Charter Academy is ranked 1416th).
