Gateway came into Thursday's matchup having lost 15 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They really took it to the DMLK Panthers for the full four quarters, racking up a 57-22 victory. With the Olympians ahead 32-11 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Gateway to victory, but perhaps none more so than LaRayea Jones, who scored 11 points plus four steals. Another player making a difference was Samari Williams, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds.
Gateway's win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1.
Gateway has already played their next match, a 38-32 loss against DSST: Montview on the 7th. As for DMLK, they will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Aurora West College Prep Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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