The Gates Chili Spartans struggled with offensive rebounds on Wednesday (the Rush-Henrietta Royal Comets had seven more) and sadly the final score reflected it. The game between Gates Chili and the Royal Comets wasn't particularly close, with the Spartans falling 65-49. While losing is never fun, Gates Chili can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 564th, while the Royal Comets are ranked 246th).
Gates Chili's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joey Vigerzi, who scored 20 points. Vigerzi hasn't dropped below 20 points for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Derrik Davis, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Rush-Henrietta found their leader in underclassman Avery Council, who scored 19 points along with six assists and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Graylin Strong, who scored ten points along with five steals.
Gates Chili dropped their record down to 4-11 with that loss, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Rush-Henrietta, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gates Chili will square off against the Eagles at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Irondequoit knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past ten matches -- so hopefully the Spartans like a good challenge. As for Rush-Henrietta, they will head out on the road to take on the Titans at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Webster Thomas is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.
