Gatewood Girls Basketball 2022-23

Carly Cannon (shown) accounted for 15 of the Lady Gators’ 44 points against Westfield last Saturday, with fellow senior London Darden scoring 12 and up-and-coming sophomore Natalie Sills contributing nine points

Carly Cannon (shown) accounted for 15 of the Lady Gators’ 44 points against Westfield last Saturday, with fellow senior London Darden scoring 12 and up-and-coming sophomore Natalie Sills contributing nine points

Gatewood girls win two, then lose at home

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 18, 2024
After securing a pair of high-flying road wins over Thomas Jefferson and Windsor Academies last Thursday and Friday, Gatewood’s Lady Gators basketball team was brought back down to earth with a very close loss at home to Westfield on Saturday. “What killed us today was free throws.
Lady Gators’ All-region players, junior Carly Cannon (left) and senior Anna Williamson (right). CONTRIBUTED

Lady Gators’ All-region players, junior Carly Cannon (left) and senior Anna Williamson (right). CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood basketball players net several awards

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ and girls’ basketball programs recently celebrated their seasons with a banquet. During the event, several Gators and Lady Gators were honored for their performances on the court.
Gatewood junior Blake Callaway (3) goes up for a layup. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Gatewood junior Blake Callaway (3) goes up for a layup. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Gators run out of gas in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Central Fellowship Christian ended Gatewood’s season last week in the GIAA Class AA semifinals. The Lancers upended the Gators 83-55 last Thursday at Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena. “It was a great season,” Gatewood boys basketball head coach Don Keiser said.
Gatewood’s Anna Williamson (22) had several strong outings during the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gatewood’s Anna Williamson (22) had several strong outings during the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Gators’ up-and-down season comes to an end

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team had an up-and-down season in 2022-23 and it ended last week in the second round of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs.
Freshman Natalie Sills (5) shoots for 3 for the Gators. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Freshman Natalie Sills (5) shoots for 3 for the Gators. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Gators’ frustration continues

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team has had a rough go of it lately. The Lady Gators started region play two weeks ago and dropped consecutive games to Piedmont and Brentwood. They also suffered back-to-back region losses last week, making it four straight.
Eighth-grader Lauren Paxson (1) shoots a layup over two Brentwood defenders. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Eighth-grader Lauren Paxson (1) shoots a layup over two Brentwood defenders. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Lady Gators drop two straight in region play

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
After winning four straight games, the Gatewood girls’ basketball team dropped two in a row last week against Piedmont Academy and Brentwood Academy to start region play.
Anna Williamson (22) brings the ball up the court. CONTRIBUTED

Anna Williamson (22) brings the ball up the court. CONTRIBUTED

Three big wins prep Lady Gators for region ‘dogfight’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team (14-4) kept rolling last week with three quality road wins. The Lady Gators dominated both Peachtree Academy (52-12) and Young Americans Christian (93-11), completing season sweeps of both the Lady Panthers and Lady Eagles.
Gatewood junior Eliana Tkacik (20) pushes the ball up court in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood junior Eliana Tkacik (20) pushes the ball up court in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

BASKETBALL: Lady Gators have ‘dog fight’ on their hands

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team may have started a new year but its main goal remains the same. Lady Gators’ head coach Jordan Walters, who recently changed her name after getting married, still wants her players to focus on the bigger picture, which is winning a region title.
Junior point guard Carly Cannon provides a dependable, veteran presence to an overall young Gators team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Junior point guard Carly Cannon provides a dependable, veteran presence to an overall young Gators team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

BASKETBALL: Lady Gators riding high after 8-2 start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team is off to a hot start under head coach Jordan Camp. The Lady Gators finished the first part of their 2022-23 season with an 8-2 record and will return to action on Jan. 5, at Thomas Jefferson Academy.
Gatewood freshman Riley Roberts (3) goes in for a layup as Sarah Mansfield (2) and Eliana Tkacik (20) look on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood freshman Riley Roberts (3) goes in for a layup as Sarah Mansfield (2) and Eliana Tkacik (20) look on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

BASKETBALL: Lady Gators off to hot start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team is off to an excellent start under head coach Jordan Camp. The Lady Gators currently have an 8-1 record under Camp in her fourth year at the helm. “The season is going well,” Camp said.
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