**Blake Falls Short Against Gibbs in Hard-Fought Matchup**
In a tightly match between the Blake Yellow Jackets and the Gibbs Gladiators , it was Gibbs who emerged victorious, outlasting Blake 68-62.
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Blake 62 - Gibbs 68
"Both teams put up a gritty performance, but it was Gibbs’ defense and depth that ultimately secured the win."
Senior Joshua Lewis led the way for Blake contributing 18 points, along with 14 rebounds. His efforts in the paint helped keep Blake competitive, but his production wasn’t enough to push his team over the edge.
Junior Joe Philon also showed flashes scoring 18 points and grabbing 8 rebounds . His contributions were key in maintaining the team's offensive flow, but turnovers proved costly for Blake, as they finished with 10 turnovers compared to Gibbs’ 3.
In terms of individual performances, Shamar Council added 2 points and 5 rebound, Marion Ward tallying 10 points and 2 steals, while Jason Johnson registered 9 points and 7 rebounds.
On the other side, Gibbs had a more balanced team performance, and they executed a more consistent offensive strategy throughout the game. Leading the charge was Jacob Daniels, who contributed 21 point, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks .
Other key performances came from Oneal Delancy, who scored 16 point and grabbed 3 rebounds , and Mathis Roberts, who tallied 15 point and 3 assist.
Gibbs can celebrate this win as they hold on to the victory. With both teams being in 4a they can expect to see each other again in the playoffs.