Don Keiser

JT Gregory has been a contributor for the Gators all season long but his scoring pace has picked up just in time for playoffs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

JT Gregory has been a contributor for the Gators all season long but his scoring pace has picked up just in time for playoffs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators perfect at home, heading to playoffs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Gatewood Gators wrapped up their 2024-25 regular season last Tuesday night with an 80-70 win over the visiting Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers.
The student section at Gatewood deserves credit for cheering on their Gators all season long, head coach Don Keiser said. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The student section at Gatewood deserves credit for cheering on their Gators all season long, head coach Don Keiser said. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators solidify playoff position

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The Gatewood Gators (17-4, 5-2) earned a little payback Friday night in Eatonton with a 77-70 win over the Brentwood War Eagles (17-3, 4-3). Early last month, Gatewood fell 81-67 to Brentwood in Sandersville.The win maintained their perfect record at home so far this season at 10-0.
Gatewood head coach Don Keiser (green shirt) enjoyed a moment with his players, including his son, Kaden (13), after they delivered his 300th career win with a 72-53 finish over the visiting Trinity Christian Crusaders. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood head coach Don Keiser (green shirt) enjoyed a moment with his players, including his son, Kaden (13), after they delivered his 300th career win with a 72-53 finish over the visiting Trinity Christian Crusaders. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators cruise to win over Crusaders

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Last Friday night in Eatonton, the Gatewood Gators earned a 72-53 victory over the Trinity Christian Crusaders while delivering to head coach Don Keiser his 300th career win as a high school basketball coach.
Gatewood’s Jake Rich (11) and JT Gregory (2) will join fellow seniors Ames Johnson and Kaden Keiser in being honored on Seniors Night this Friday night at home in Eatonton versus Trinity Christian. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Jake Rich (11) and JT Gregory (2) will join fellow seniors Ames Johnson and Kaden Keiser in being honored on Seniors Night this Friday night at home in Eatonton versus Trinity Christian. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Mixed results for Gators on road

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Gatewood (14-4, 3-2) recently played three consecutive region away games, resulting in a loss sandwiched between two wins.The run started Jan. 14 in Dublin, where the Gators beat Trinity Christian 68-60 for the Crusaders’ 15th-straight loss since the 2024-25 season began.
Senior JT Gregory has been delivering a solid effort every time out for Gatewood this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Senior JT Gregory has been delivering a solid effort every time out for Gatewood this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Consistency proves elusive for Gators

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Gatewood Gators played three times last week, winning 74-64 at home on Tuesday over Windsor Academy, dropping an 81-67 decision at Brentwood on Thursday, and getting back on the right track with an 84-66 decision over Augusta Prep Day (APD) on Saturday afternoon in Eatonton.
Gatewood head coach Don Keiser talks with leading scorer Matt Allen during a break last Friday night during a game against Mount de Sales Academy out of Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood head coach Don Keiser talks with leading scorer Matt Allen during a break last Friday night during a game against Mount de Sales Academy out of Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood gets back to winning ways

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
After ending 2024 with a loss to Athens Academy on Dec. 28, Gatewood returned to winning ways last Friday with a 74-53 win over Mount De Sales. The Gators followed up the next day at First Presbyterian Day, boosting their season record to 10-2 with a dominating 67-27 victory in Macon.
Matt Allen, the team's leading scorer, brings the ball up the floor in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Matt Allen, the team's leading scorer, brings the ball up the floor in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators experience split results at Athens Christmas tourney

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 2, 2025
During their Christmas break, Gatewood’s basketball team visited Athens last Friday and Saturday for the Spartan Holiday Classic, a brief, four-team tournament with host Athens Academy, Mt. Pisgah Christian out of Johns Creek, and Westminster Christian Academy from Watkinsville.
Coach Don Keiser said he likes the physical rebounding presence of Jake Rich (left) beneath the basket for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Coach Don Keiser said he likes the physical rebounding presence of Jake Rich (left) beneath the basket for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators rebound with big win over GMC Prep

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 26, 2024
A six-game undefeated streak to open the 2024-25 season came to an end for Gatewood (7-1) last Thursday in Perry, where the Westfield Hornets (5-5) downed the Gators 64-57.
Gatewood senior Kaden Keiser joined his grandfather last week as a 1,000-point scorer in high school hoops. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Kaden Keiser joined his grandfather last week as a 1,000-point scorer in high school hoops. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators get two wins to preserve perfect record

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Just past the quarter-way mark of their 23-game regular season schedule, the Gatewood Gators remain undefeated with a 6-0 record. The team’s latest victory, a 67-44 decision over the visiting Cougars from Piedmont Academy, came last Friday night, led by a 31-point effort from junior Matt Allen.
Gatewood senior Ames Johnson had a solid game for the Gators Monday night in his first game back as a basketball player since he was a freshman. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Ames Johnson had a solid game for the Gators Monday night in his first game back as a basketball player since he was a freshman. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators feast on JHA in season opener

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 5, 2024
By the end of the opening quarter, the visiting Rebels from John Hancock Academy were probably wishing they’d never made the trip to the Gators’ lair in Eatonton.When the first quarter ended after just eight minutes, Gatewood was up 31-5.
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