Gatewood Boys Basketball 2022-23

The No. 4 seed Gatewood Gators (22-4) will take on top-seed Central Fellowship Christian Academy (26-1) on Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Final Four of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The No. 4 seed Gatewood Gators (22-4) will take on top-seed Central Fellowship Christian Academy (26-1) on Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Final Four of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gators take ‘next step,’ advance to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is having one of its best seasons in program history. The Gators added to their success Saturday with a huge victory over Citizens Christian Academy (CCA), sending them to the semifinal round of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs.
Jackson Morris (1) dribbles the ball at the top of the key in the loss to Westminster Christian last Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jackson Morris (1) dribbles the ball at the top of the key in the loss to Westminster Christian last Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gators lose to Lions, conquer Cougars

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Gatewood boys basketball dropped its first region game 69-66 last Tuesday at Westminster Christian Academy in Watkinsville but rebounded nicely at home on Friday with a 54-47 victory over Piedmont Academy.
Gatewood freshman Matt Allen (12) swats away a Brentwood guard's layup last Friday.

Gatewood freshman Matt Allen (12) swats away a Brentwood guard's layup last Friday.

Allen proves to be driving force for Gators

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Matt Allen is putting together a stellar freshman campaign for the Gatewood boys’ basketball team. The 5-foot-11, 140-pound guard led the Gators in scoring last week in two key region victories over Piedmont Academy (60-54) and Brentwood Academy (63-52).
Jackson Morris (1) drives the lane against a YACS defender. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Jackson Morris (1) drives the lane against a YACS defender. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators cruise into region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Don Keiser has the Gatewood boys’ basketball team (16-3) cruising into region play. The Gators went 3-0 last week and won all three contests by at least 34 points. Gatewood started last Tuesday by traveling to Covington to take on Peachtree Academy.
Gatewood senior Jackson Morris (1) drives the lane against a defender earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Jackson Morris (1) drives the lane against a defender earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

BASKETBALL: Gators gear up for region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is heading into this week with only three non-region games left. The Gators (10-3) will begin league play next Tuesday (Jan. 24) against Piedmont Academy.
Gatewood sophomore Walker Roberts (3) makes a strong offensive move with the ball as his Gators teammate, Blake Callaway, follows the play. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Walker Roberts (3) makes a strong offensive move with the ball as his Gators teammate, Blake Callaway, follows the play. IAN TOCHER/Staff

BASKETBALL: Gators rout Buccanners on way to 6-2 record

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The outcome was never in doubt on Dec. 17, when the Gatewood Gators won 74-40 at home versus the Buccaneers from Briarwood Academy.
Freshman Matt Allen (12) is showing early promise as an offensive threat for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Freshman Matt Allen (12) is showing early promise as an offensive threat for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

BASKETBALL: Gators are rolling into mid-point of season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Gatewood boys’ basketball split games with John Hancock Academy (JHA) and GMC Prep last week, then got back on the winning track Monday night against Young Christian Academy (YAC).
Kaden Keiser (13) holds the ball at the top of the key looking for a teammate to pass to. CONTRIBUTED

Kaden Keiser (13) holds the ball at the top of the key looking for a teammate to pass to. CONTRIBUTED

BASKETBALL: Hot start for Gators under Keiser

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is playing well for head coach Don Keiser so far this season. The Gators are currently 3-1 and have only four more games before the end of the year. They will then face a tough stretch following the winter break.
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