Gulf Pointe Latin hasn't had much luck against Central Christian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Gladiators will be home for the holidays to greet the Saints at 5:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Gulf Pointe Latin 28.4, Central Christian 28.7) so any points scored will be well earned.
On Tuesday, the stars were shining brightly for Gulf Pointe Latin in a 51-32 win over Jones Christian Academy.
Sarah Litz
| 12/16/25 @ Jones Christian Academy | 15 |
| 12/15/25 @ Rocky Bayou Christian | 7 |
| 12/12/25 vs South Baldwin Christian Academy | 4 |
| 12/09/25 vs West Florida Baptist Academy | 6 |
| 12/04/25 @ Santa Rosa Christian | 11 |
| + 21 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gulf Pointe Latin to victory, but perhaps none more so than Sarah Litz, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds. That's the most boards Litz has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Bethany Crumpler, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 15 rebounds.
Gulf Pointe Latin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Central Christian entered their tilt with Full Life Christian Academy on Tuesday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They really took it to the Falcons for the full four quarters, racking up a 54-3 victory. The Saints have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 22 points or more this season.
Central Christian found their leader in sophomore Abbi Bartlett, who shot 69% from the field en route to 20 points. Those 69% shooting accuracy set a new season-high mark for Bartlett. Another player making a difference was Hayes Turner, who went 5-for-11 to rack up 11 points.
Gulf Pointe Latin now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Central Christian, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Gulf Pointe Latin might still be hurting after the 53-31 defeat they got from Central Christian when the teams last played back in November. Will the Gladiators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
