With a playoff game on the line, the Gatewood Gators rose to the challenge on Friday. They breezed by the War Eagles at home to the tune of 89-59. Gatewood has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 23 points or more this season.
Gatewood found their leader in underclassman Matt Allen, who scored 40 points along with six steals. That makes it six consecutive games in which Allen has scored at least a third of Gatewood's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Callaway, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 17 rebounds.
Brentwood's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Baylor Cobb, who scored 23 points. Cobb is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Harris Mcclarin, who scored 15 points.
Gatewood pushed their record up to 23-2 with that win, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 77.9 points per game. As for Brentwood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 19-6 record this season.
Gatewood will take on Edmund Burke Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gatewood knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 25 contests -- so hopefully Edmund Burke Academy likes a good challenge. Brentwood is on the road again on Wednesday and plays Windsor Academy at 6:00 p.m. on February 21st. Windsor Academy has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 238 points over their last three matches.
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