Ridgeview girls rally for buzzer-beating win over Gate City

Wolfpack overcome 11-point fourth quarter deficit to win 37-35

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Gate City girls basketball team lost an 11-point fourth quarter lead and dropped a 37-35 Mountain 7 District home contest to Ridgeview on Thursday night. Ridgeview completed a four-game week of conference road games with the victory, overcoming a 24-10 halftime deficit to outscore Gate City 27-11 in the second half and 16-5 in the final period.

Why it matters

This game highlights the challenges of maintaining a lead late in the game, as well as the resilience of the Ridgeview team to fight back from a large deficit on the road. The result also has implications for the upcoming district tournament, where both teams will look to make a strong showing.

The details

Gate City led 24-10 at halftime, but Ridgeview freshman Kinsley Yates hit three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to lead an 11-0 run that tied the game at 32-32 with 2:25 to play. Addison Keller and Candi Keller hit free throws to tie it at 35-35 with 39.2 seconds left, but Ridgeview's Danica Sutherland drove for the game-winning layup at the buzzer.

  • Gate City led 24-10 at halftime.
  • Ridgeview outscored Gate City 27-11 in the second half.
  • Ridgeview went on an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 32-32 with 2:25 to play.
  • The game was tied 35-35 with 39.2 seconds remaining.
  • Danica Sutherland hit the game-winning layup for Ridgeview at the buzzer.

The players

Kinsley Yates

A freshman at Ridgeview High School who matched her school record with six 3-pointers and finished with 20 points in the game.

Danica Sutherland

A senior at Ridgeview High School who hit the game-winning layup at the buzzer to give Ridgeview the 37-35 victory.

Addison Keller

A player for Gate City High School who scored 20 points in the game.

Candi Keller

A player for Gate City High School who scored 14 points in the game.

Kelly Houseright

The head coach of the Gate City girls basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We can make excuses that we are coming off the high of beating Central for the first time in 13 games. We can make excuses, but just go try to win. Just shoot it, if they don't go in we will shake their hands.”

— David Robinette, Ridgeview head coach

“Gate City is so well coached. They had a game plan, but the girls just kept fighting. This year we are not the showy team that shoots 3s and presses and all that, we have got to fight. I am just proud of them.”

— David Robinette, Ridgeview head coach

“I had trouble drawing up plays all night because I really wasn't sure what they were in. I was just like get it to your two best players and see what happens. Danica is good like that, she wants the ball. Sometimes she takes some bad shots, but she has also got a little swagger that she wants the ball. It was a good win.”

— David Robinette, Ridgeview head coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game showcases the importance of maintaining composure and finishing strong, even when facing a large deficit. Both teams will need to learn from this experience as they prepare for the upcoming district tournament, where the ability to overcome adversity and close out games will be crucial to their success.