Don Keiser

Gatewood senior Ames Johnson had a solid game for the Gators Monday night in his first game back as a basketball player since he was a freshman. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Ames Johnson had a solid game for the Gators Monday night in his first game back as a basketball player since he was a freshman. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators feast on JHA in season opener

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 5, 2024
By the end of the opening quarter, the visiting Rebels from John Hancock Academy probably wished they’d never made the trip to the Gators’ lair in Eatonton.When the first quarter ended after just eight minutes, Gatewood was up 31-5.
Eight members of the Gatewood basketball team attended a camp at the University of Georgia in Athens last month. CONTRIBUTED

Eight members of the Gatewood basketball team attended a camp at the University of Georgia in Athens last month. CONTRIBUTED

Gators coach encouraged by UGA camp results

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Gatewood basketball recently spent a few days attending a camp at the University of Georgia. Last month, Gators head coach Don Keiser, a few staff members, and eight players made the short drive to Athens.
Gatewood head coach Don Keiser (left, crouching) attempts to rally his team in what turned out to be a disappointing 67-57 loss to Brentwood last Saturday at Tatnall Square Academy. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Gatewood head coach Don Keiser (left, crouching) attempts to rally his team in what turned out to be a disappointing 67-57 loss to Brentwood last Saturday at Tatnall Square Academy. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Gators season ends at state quarterfinals

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 29, 2024
“Just nothing went our way.”That was the simple takeaway of Gatewood head coach Don Keiser after a dominant 2023-24 season ended Saturday afternoon for his region championship-winning team.
Freshman Landon Moreno is showing a lot of promise for the Gators this season, making solid plays at both ends of the court. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Freshman Landon Moreno is showing a lot of promise for the Gators this season, making solid plays at both ends of the court. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators gain momentum into playoffs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Following a 78-68 home win over Westminster Christian Academy (WCA) last Tuesday, then scoring an 84-52 win on the road Friday night over Piedmont Academy, the Gatewood boys’ basketball team holds an 18-2 overall record for 2023-24, including 4-0 in region play.
Gatewood senior power forward Blake Callaway goes for a layup. TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior power forward Blake Callaway goes for a layup. TOCHER/Staff

Gators bank two region wins, move to 16-2 overall

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The Gatewood Gators opened region play last week with consecutive victories over visiting Piedmont Academy on Tuesday and at Brentwood on Friday night. The results boosted Gatewood to 16-2 overall, putting it first in the GIAA Region 2-AA standings.
Coach Don Keiser praised the hard work and results he’s seen from freshman Landon Moreno (4) and senior Blake Callaway (5) this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Coach Don Keiser praised the hard work and results he’s seen from freshman Landon Moreno (4) and senior Blake Callaway (5) this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators defeat Trinity in double overtime

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 25, 2024
On the night Gatewood sophomore Matt Allen surpassed the 1,000-point mark, it took double overtime for the Gators to get past Trinity Christian with a 75-70 win that boosted them to a 14-2 overall record and ranked first overall in GISA Class AA Region 2 standings.
Gators coach Don Keiser singled out “big man” Trey Wiggins (21) for his physical play and scoring touch in a 71-36 win over Westfield last Saturday night in Eatonton. Meanwhile, Gatewood’s top scorer Matt Allen (12) continued to rack up points, scoring 31 for the home team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators coach Don Keiser singled out “big man” Trey Wiggins (21) for his physical play and scoring touch in a 71-36 win over Westfield last Saturday night in Eatonton. Meanwhile, Gatewood’s top scorer Matt Allen (12) continued to rack up points, scoring 31 for the home team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators continue streak with three-in-a-row

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Gatewood’s boys basketball team improved its record to 12-1 last week with consecutive-day wins over Thomas Jefferson Academy in Louisville, Windsor Academy in Macon, and at home in Eatonton Saturday night versus Westfield School, also out of Macon.
Sophomore Matt Allen (12) looks better each time out this season, leading the Gators in almost every offense statistic. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sophomore Matt Allen (12) looks better each time out this season, leading the Gators in almost every offense statistic. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood boys on a roll in new year

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Three up, three down has been the fate of the Gators’ basketball opponents since New Year’s Day, as the Gatewood boys have convincingly beaten First Presbyterian Day (FPD), Briarwood Academy, and Georgia Military College so far in 2024. FPD visited Eatonton on Jan.
Senior Blake Callaway (3) was credited with 10 points in the Gators’ 74-35 win over Thomas Jefferson last Friday at home in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Senior Blake Callaway (3) was credited with 10 points in the Gators’ 74-35 win over Thomas Jefferson last Friday at home in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Mixed results for Gators before break

Trey Norris
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Gatewood suffered its first defeat of the season on the hardwood last Saturday, falling to a 5-1 record after a high-scoring 89-72 road loss to the Trinity Christian Crusaders.
The Gators that attended the camp at UGA are, from left, Adam Harvey, Blake Callaway, Matt Allen, Coach Don Keiser, Landon Moreno, Jake Rich, Kaden Keiser, and JT Gregory. CONTRIBUTED

The Gators that attended the camp at UGA are, from left, Adam Harvey, Blake Callaway, Matt Allen, Coach Don Keiser, Landon Moreno, Jake Rich, Kaden Keiser, and JT Gregory. CONTRIBUTED

Gators’ basketball visits Athens, attends UGA camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Several members of the Gatewood boys’ basketball team recently experienced something special. Earlier this month, seven Gators’ varsity hoops players and head coach Don Keiser made the hourlong trip north on U.S. 441 to attend a basketball camp at the University of Georgia in Athens.
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