The Gaither Cowboys will head out to square off against the Hillsborough Terriers at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Gaither is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 68-64 heartbreaker at the hands of Wiregrass Ranch. While losing is never fun, the Cowboys can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 257th, while the Bulls are ranked 76th).
| 01/17/25 @ Wiregrass Ranch | 14 |
| 01/15/25 vs Newsome | 10 |
| 12/19/24 vs Plant City | 10 |
| 12/11/24 @ Sumner | 10 |
| 12/20/24 vs Fivay | 6 |
Despite their defeat, Gaither saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Daivon Kindred, who posted 14 points, was perhaps the best of all. Those 14 points gave Kindred a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Asiah Perry, who earned 13 points.
Meanwhile, Hillsborough scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 66-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lennard. The Terriers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
Hillsborough's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Gaither, their loss dropped their record down to 10-10.
Gaither was able to grind out a solid win over Hillsborough in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, winning 71-63. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gaither since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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