Gatewood Boys Basketball 2025-26

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.

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

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.After losing 12 players from last year’s squad — including five seniors to graduation, a transfer, injuries,...

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.

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.

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.Instead, he’s leaning in the opposite direction, buoyed by a season-opening 76-44 win...

Landon Moreno was a significant contributor to Gatewood’s seasonopening 76-44 win over John Hancock. FILE PHOTO

Gators basketball opens season with dominant win

Ian Tocher

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Led by an eighth-grader, Gatewood’s varsity basketball team opened its 2025-26 season on the road in Sparta, Nov. 17, with a dominating 76–44 win over John Hancock Academy.Middle school student Bennett Haley led the way for the Gators with 23 points, including four 3-pointers, six assists, and five...

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.

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