Gators lose to Lions, conquer Cougars at home

PUTNAM COUNTY

  • Gatewood freshman Matt Allen (12) dribbles the ball inside the lane in transition against the Lions. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Gatewood freshman Matt Allen (12) dribbles the ball inside the lane in transition against the Lions. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
  • Gators point guard Walker Roberts (1) controls the offensive tempo at the top of the key against the Lions.
    Gators point guard Walker Roberts (1) controls the offensive tempo at the top of the key against the Lions.

    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.

    Going into the GIAA Region 2-AA matchup against Westminster, the Lions were 2-16 overall on the season and 0-2 in league play. However, they pulled off a stunning upset over Class AA’s No. 4 Gato…