After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Baker, Gulf Pointe Latin was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They managed a 31-26 victory over the Varsity Opponent Varsity Opponent. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Gladiators also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2022.
Gulf Pointe Latin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Rebekah Thompson, who earned 13 points in addition to two steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which Thompson has scored at least a third of Gulf Pointe Latin's points. Another player making a difference was Bethany Crumpler, who earned no points plus 13 rebounds and three steals.
Gulf Pointe Latin smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
The win got Gulf Pointe Latin back to even at 2-2.
Gulf Pointe Latin will face off against Calvary Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Varsity Opponent has already played their next matchup, a 60-14 defeat against Lee Park Prep on the 6th.
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