Gateway extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 4-17. They were beaten by the Community School of Naples Seahawks 72-40. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Seahawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
When it comes to explaining why Gateway lost, don't look at Felix Flores. Despite the final result, he posted nine points. Another player making a difference was Jason Freeman, who put up eight points and seven boards.
As for Community School of Naples, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 13-8. Given their advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 310th, while Gateway is ranked 692nd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Community School of Naples was led to victory by Carter Vetor and Cole Vetor. Carter went 8-for-15 from beyond the arc on his way to 26 points, while Cole shot 67% from the field en route to 18 points in addition to five assists and five steals. Cole's afternoon made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Jackson Manetta was another key player, putting up eight points.
Gateway didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, an 85-41 win against Riverdale on the 26th. As for Community School of Naples, they have also already played their next contest, a 60-36 loss against Lemon Bay on the 26th.
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