Gulf Pointe Latin suffered their closest loss since January 18, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of the Aletheia Christian Academy Lions by a score of 36-34. The Gladiators have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
Bethany Crumpler and Kaitlyn Lothringer certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Crumpler posted three points in addition to ten rebounds, six steals, and five assists, while Lothringer had 14 points along with eight boards and three steals. Crumpler is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games she's played.
Gladiators
| 02/06/25 @ Aletheia Christian Academy | 34-36 |
| 02/04/25 @ West Florida Baptist Academy | 27-66 |
Even though they lost, Gulf Pointe Latin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 14 consecutive contests.
Aletheia Christian Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaylee Nance out in front who scored three points along with six rebounds and six steals. The dominant performance also gave Nance a new career-high in blocks (two). Zoe Dailey was another key player, putting up nine points.
Gulf Pointe Latin's loss dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Aletheia Christian Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gulf Pointe Latin will host West Florida Baptist Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Aletheia Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Atmore Christian at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Aletheia Christian Academy is facing Atmore Christian at the right time seeing as Atmore Christian is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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