Don Keiser

Gatewood’s Don Keiser commands the attention of his players during a playo game last season in Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Don Keiser commands the attention of his players during a playo game last season in Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Keiser sees growth at Gatewood as he steps away

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
After falling 56-50 to Windsor Academy in a Feb. 10 playoff game, the 2025-26 season will show a 2-20 record for the Gatewood boys basketball team. Still, head coach Don Keiser said he saw something deeper this season than just points on the scoreboard.
Gatewood junior Landon Moreno (13) has been a major contributor for the Gators this season and should provide some strong leadership for next year’s team, too. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood junior Landon Moreno (13) has been a major contributor for the Gators this season and should provide some strong leadership for next year’s team, too. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood boys’ struggles continue on the court

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Unfortunately, it was three up, three down for the Gatewood Gators last week, with losses to Rock Springs Christian, Briarwood, and Brentwood, dropping their record to 2-18 overall and 0-7 in region play.The Gators visited Rock Springs in Milner on Jan. 27 and left after a 73-61 loss.
Gatewood’s Bennett Haley (0) attempts to drive the ball inside the lane past a Central Fellowship Christian defender in a 56-50 loss to the Lancers on Jan. 13. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Bennett Haley (0) attempts to drive the ball inside the lane past a Central Fellowship Christian defender in a 56-50 loss to the Lancers on Jan. 13. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Young Gatewood squad shows growth

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
This season has been one of transition for the Gatewood boys basketball team, but despite heavy roster turnover, the program is showing steady improvement and promising signs for the future.
Middle schooler Bennett Haley continues to impress with both his shooting skills and playmaking abilities. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Middle schooler Bennett Haley continues to impress with both his shooting skills and playmaking abilities. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood boys coach looks beyond results

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Gatewood basketball coach Don Keiser is playing for the future. After 13 games so far this season, his Gators are 2-11 and 0-2 in region play.Still, the veteran coach sees promise in his young team.
Sophomore Harrison Harper has contributed a few points for the Gators in most games so far this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sophomore Harrison Harper has contributed a few points for the Gators in most games so far this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood basketball struggles continue

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Following a few years of leading one of the teams to beat, Gatewood basketball head coach Don Keiser is facing a new normal this season. After eight games, the Gators have a 2-6 record, with both wins coming against the same team.
Bennett Haley, an eighthgrade student at Gatewood, has shined for the Gators this season, leading the team in scoring for nearly every game played so far. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Bennett Haley, an eighthgrade student at Gatewood, has shined for the Gators this season, leading the team in scoring for nearly every game played so far. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators coach aims at improvement this season

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Gatewood Gators head basketball coach Don Keiser has quickly learned this season that nothing comes easy. Injuries, a young roster, and a relentless schedule have tested his team’s depth — but not its fight.
Gatewood head coach Don Keiser during a game last season. IAN TOCHER/File Photo

Gatewood head coach Don Keiser during a game last season. IAN TOCHER/File Photo

Weakness or weapon?

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 4, 2025
With just one returning starter, a roster full of underclassmen, and an offseason of irregular practices, Gatewood boys basketball coach Don Keiser could be forgiven for entering the 2025–26 season with caution.
Matt Allen, Gatewood’s all-time leading scorer, recently transferred to Newton High School in Covington, where he lives. FILE PHOTO

Matt Allen, Gatewood’s all-time leading scorer, recently transferred to Newton High School in Covington, where he lives. FILE PHOTO

Gators’ roster sees offseason turnover

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Gatewood boys basketball team recently experienced some roster turnover in the offseason.The Gators lost Ames Johnson, JT Gregory, Jake Rich, and Kaiden Keiser to graduation in May.
Gatewood’s top scorer, Matt Allen, will return next year for his senior campaign with the team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s top scorer, Matt Allen, will return next year for his senior campaign with the team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators’ playoff run cut short

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Just as he had last Wednesday night at home in Eatonton, Gatewood senior JT Gregory opened the scoring Saturday afternoon at Stratford Academy in Macon with a nothing-but-net 3-pointer.Wednesday’s heroics led to an 88-56 finish over Heritage Prep in the opening round of state playoffs.
Gatewood’s Matt Allen fights for position against Brentwood last Thursday at Windsor Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Matt Allen fights for position against Brentwood last Thursday at Windsor Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Mixed results for Gators at region tourney

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Last Thursday, the Gatewood Gators traveled to Windsor Academy, on the south side of Macon, to take on Brentwood in the opening game of the GIAA Region 2-2A tournament, where they fell 74-56 to the War Eagles.
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