It's only the fifth game of the season for both Gibbs and Lakewood, but both teams realized the importance of Tuesday's 5A District 10 contest.

Despite 24 points from Miami commit Anthony Lawrence Jr., the Gladiators stayed in control for most the game en route to a 58-50 victory over the Spartans.

Barry Brown led Gibbs with 19 points, while teammate D.J. Johnson added 13.

The Gladiators (3-2, 2-0) led 28-19 at the half and never relinquished the lead.

The Spartans fall to 3-2 overall and 0-1 in district play.

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