The Gatewood Gators and the Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
While Gatewood didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They took their game on Monday with ease, bagging a 58-21 win over John Hancock Academy. The victory was just business as usual for the Gators, who after seven games remain undefeated this season.
Lauren Paxson
| 12/08/25 vs John Hancock Academy | 3 |
| 12/06/25 vs Georgia Military College | 3 |
| 12/05/25 vs Piedmont Academy | 4 |
| 12/02/25 vs Augusta Prep | 4 |
| 11/20/25 vs Thomas Jefferson Academy | 5 |
Gatewood can attribute much of their success to Riley Roberts, who shot 67% from the field to rack up 14 points and four steals, and Lauren Paxson, who posted 11 points and three steals. Paxson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in each of the last five games she's played. Ellie McMillian was another key player, putting up six points and five steals.
While Mount de Sales Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against St. George's on Monday as they made off with a 65-44 win. The Cavaliers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Mount de Sales Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Gatewood, their win bumped their record up to 7-0.
Gatewood didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Mount de Sales Academy in their previous meeting back in January, but they still walked away with a 36-32 victory. Will the Gators repeat their success, or do the Cavaliers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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