The Gates Chili Spartans lost against the Irondequoit Eagles back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Gates Chili ended up on the wrong side of a rough 70-46 walloping at the hands of the Eagles. Gates Chili has not had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Despite the loss, Gates Chili saw an underclassman step up: Joey Vigerzi scored 21 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Vigerzi is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 20 or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jaden Robinson, who scored four points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Gates Chili dropped their record down to 4-12 with that defeat, which was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Irondequoit, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season.
Gates Chili's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on February 5th. One thing working in Vertus' favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last nine matchups. As for Irondequoit, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Red Raiders at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Fairport is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
