On Friday, the Gateway Charter Academy Gators were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 51-47 to Young Men's Leadership Academy. The Gators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Gateway Charter Academy still got an impressive performance from Bobby Williams, who went 7 for 10 on his way to 19 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Williams has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Juliane Lampkin Jr., who posted nine points.

Gators
01/03/25 vs Young Men's Leadership Academy | 15 |
01/26/24 @ A Plus Academy | 15 |
11/26/24 vs Hampton Prep | 14 |
02/09/24 @ Inspired Vision | 14 |
12/03/24 @ Conrad | 13 |
Even though they lost, Gateway Charter Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Gateway Charter Academy's record is now 3-9. As for Young Men's Leadership Academy, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 10-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gateway Charter Academy will host A Plus Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Young Men's Leadership Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Inspired Vision at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Young Men's Leadership Academy is facing Inspired Vision at the right time seeing as Inspired Vision is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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