Basketball Recap: Gulf Pointe Latin Drops Season-High Score on Covenant Christian

Gladiators

Team Score

12/13/24 @ Covenant Christian	44
11/15/24 vs East Hill Christian	40
12/10/24 @ Calvary Christian Academy	31
12/06/24 @ Varsity Opponent	31
12/03/24 vs Baker	29

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gulf Pointe Latin). They had just enough and edged Covenant Christian out 44-41. The Gladiators have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw Covenant Christian, too.

Gulf Pointe Latin got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bethany Crumpler out in front who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds. With that strong performance, Crumpler is now averaging an impressive 8.6 rebounds per game. Rebekah Thompson was another key player, putting up ten points and seven steals.

Gulf Pointe Latin was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Gulf Pointe Latin now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Covenant Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gulf Pointe Latin and Calvary Christian Academy will compete for holiday cheer at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Covenant Christian will take on Port St. Joe in a holiday battle at at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.