The Webb Schools Gauls waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with four straight wins but they left with five. They enjoyed a cozy 46-29 victory over San Gabriel Academy. For The Webb Schools, this counts as revenge for the 24-16 defeat San Gabriel Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2023.
The Webb Schools' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Pristine Thomas, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds. Thomas is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Xajani Badkar, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds.
The Webb Schools is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-8 record this season. As for San Gabriel Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. The Webb Schools won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against E at 5:30 p.m. on January 19th. E comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 25 points in their last seven games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse. As for San Gabriel Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Western Christian at 8:30 p.m.
