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11/18/25 – Away58-56 W01/28/25 – Away39-75 L01/08/25 – Home39-78 L01/31/24 – Home53-72 L12/08/23 – Away59-67 L+ 3 more games

IMater Charter hadn’t done well against Hialeah Gardens recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn’t let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Knights had just enough and edged out the Gladiators 58-56. For the Knights, this counts as revenge for the 75-39 win the Gladiators walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January.

IMater Charter’s victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alexander Masis, who posted 21 points. Another player making a difference was Brian Benitez, who had 17 points.

Several Gladiators players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Eduardo Hernandez, who earned 20 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Hernandez has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last six times he’s played. Hamlet Rodriguez was another key player, putting up 12 points and seven boards.

The win got iMater Charter back to even at 1-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. IMater Charter won’t have much time to rest: their next contest is against Forges Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Hialeah Gardens, they will take on Edison at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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