Hampton Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 59-58 to the Gateway Charter Academy Gators. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Saturday (55), Hampton Prep still had to take the loss.
Gateway Charter Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bobby Williams led the charge by going 6 for 10 en route to 15 points plus six rebounds and five assists. Trevion Gabriel was another key player, going 6 for 10 en route to 14 points plus six rebounds and three blocks.
Hampton Prep's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Gateway Charter Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hampton Prep will square off against Horn at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gateway Charter Academy, they will take on Conrad at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Conrad will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Gateway Charter Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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