Gateway had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Jefferson Saints by a score of 52-49 on Tuesday. The Olympians' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it 15 in a row dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Gateway lost, don't look at Samari Williams. Despite the final result, she posted 20 points. Another player making a difference was Jocelyn Leyva, who posted nine points.
T Nutter was a one-man wrecking crew for Jefferson as she dropped a double-double on 29 points and 14 rebounds. Sara Sylvester was another key player, earning 11 points.
Gateway has already played their next match, a 57-22 victory against DMLK on the 5th. Jefferson has also already played their next game, a 48-27 defeat against Prospect Ridge Academy on the 5th.
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