It was a good run, but Gateway Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of Portsmouth Christian by a score of 46-43. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Gateway Christian has scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Gateway Christian lost, one person who can't be blamed is Matthew Johnson. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points. Johnson also scored 15 points for the first time this season. Jacob Holestin was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Gateway Christian bumped their record down to 4-1 with that loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Portsmouth Christian, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gateway Christian will challenge Hampton Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hampton Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven matchups -- so hopefully Gateway Christian likes a good challenge. Portsmouth Christian will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Norfolk Academy at 7:00 p.m. on December 1st. Norfolk Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Portsmouth Christian in Virginia (Norfolk Academy is ranked 55th, while Portsmouth Christian is ranked 263rd).
