Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Gateway couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 51-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Steinbrenner Warriors.
V'Davrielle Johnson
| 02/18/25 vs Steinbrenner | 2 |
| 02/13/25 vs Lakewood Ranch | 4 |
| 02/07/25 vs Palmetto Ridge | 3 |
| 02/06/25 vs East Lee County | 3 |
| 01/31/25 vs First Baptist Academy | 4 |
| 01/30/25 vs Aubrey Rogers | 5 |
Gateway's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was V'Davrielle Johnson, who went 7-for-10 to rack up 15 points. Johnson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games she's played. Kenyah Moss was another key player, putting up 11 points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Gateway smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in six consecutive games.
Naomi Parker was her usual excellent self, earning 24 points and three steals for Steinbrenner. That's the most points Parker has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Coble, who had eight points and seven boards.
Gateway's defeat dropped their record down to 23-6. As for Steinbrenner, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 25-3.
Gateway does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Steinbrenner, they will face off against Sickles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sickles is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60 points per game this season.
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