The Gateway Gators are taking a road trip to square off against the Marin Academy Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gateway has given up an average of 75.2 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gateway is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Piedmont on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Gators were beaten by the Highlanders 84-50. The Gators have struggled against the Highlanders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite their defeat, Gateway saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Armando Sarte Jr, who posted 13 points, was perhaps the best of all. Wyatt Grundland-Lanuza was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Marin Academy not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since December 3, 2024 (when they won 82-43). They blew past San Francisco Waldorf 66-36. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Wolverines: they've now won three in a row.
Marin Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Gateway, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Gateway might still be hurting after the 70-50 defeat they got from Marin Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2022. Can the Gators avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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