Junior Sarah Mansfield (2) goes up for a layup over Briarwood’s Aubrey Branan (22) in a 57-49 loss to the Lady Bucs on Dec. 20, 2023. KIM CASH/Staff
Gatewood’s Walker Roberts (15) drives hard to the net over Briarwood defender Mason Thigpen (3). KIM CASH/Staff
Gatewood basketball played its final game of 2023 at home on Dec. 20, with both the girls’ and boys’ teams tipping off against Briarwood Academy.
Up first, the Lady Gators (5-4) fell 57-49 after leading most of the game. It was the exact opposite for the Gators (6-1) as they were down 20-8 after the first quarter but recovered and finished with a solid 71-56 victory.
