Gatewood Girls Basketball 2025-26

Gatewood junior Lauren Paxson (center) was the Lady Gators’ leading scorer against Brentwood, contributing 10 points, eight rebounds, and a block in the loss. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood junior Lauren Paxson (center) was the Lady Gators’ leading scorer against Brentwood, contributing 10 points, eight rebounds, and a block in the loss. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Brentwood beats Gatewood in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Gatewood girls basketball team saw its postseason run end in the GIAA Class 2A semifinals last week.The Lady Gators fell to eventual state champion Brentwood Academy, 44-30, Feb. 26, at Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton. Brentwood went on to defeat Southwest Georgia Academy in the state final.
Junior Lauren Paxson has developed into a team leader on and off the court for the Gatewood Lady Gators. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

Junior Lauren Paxson has developed into a team leader on and off the court for the Gatewood Lady Gators. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

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Gatewood girls win 2-of-3 as playoffs approach

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Gatewood basketball team, led by head coach Ferdinand Farley, opened with a solid 57-28 win at Rock Springs Christian last Tuesday, then followed up two days later at home with a 47-22 victory over Briarwood Academy.
The Lady Gators, including Lauren Paxson (1), Avery Hill (13), Lily Huskins (4), Sylvie Huskins (2), and Riley Roberts (3) run off the court following a recent win in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Lady Gators, including Lauren Paxson (1), Avery Hill (13), Lily Huskins (4), Sylvie Huskins (2), and Riley Roberts (3) run off the court following a recent win in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Lady Gators prepare for late-season surge

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
With the final stretch of the regular season coming, the Gatewood girls basketball team appears to be finding its stride at exactly the right moment.The Lady Gators entered this week with a 15-4 overall record and a 4-2 mark in GIAA Region 2-AA play.
Senior Natalie Sills is one of the team’s best all-around players. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Senior Natalie Sills is one of the team’s best all-around players. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Defense leads Lady Gators to fast start

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Gatewood girls basketball team is off to a 10-1 start to the 2025-26 season.The Lady Gators have had a lot of early success this year due to head coach Ferdinand Farley’s emphasis on defense.
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

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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.
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