Soccer Recap: ALA - Gilbert North Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, ALA - Gilbert North couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts on Friday, falling 5-2. The contest was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly ALA - Gilbert North struggled afterwards.

Emerson Hall and Garrett Baker scored both of ALA - Gilbert North's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 34 goals.

Eagles

Previous 5 Games

02/13/26 @ Mica Mountain	2-5
02/11/26 vs Desert Mountain	4-0
02/04/26 @ Eastmark	3-0
02/02/26 @ Poston Butte	10-2
01/30/26 @ Peoria	4-0

With the defeat, ALA - Gilbert North broke their 11-match winning streak and moved their record to 14-4. As for Mica Mountain, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season.

ALA - Gilbert North wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 victory against Prescott on the 21st. As for Mica Mountain, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-3 win against Salpointe Catholic on the 18th.