Basketball Recap: Gilbert Takes a Loss

If Gilbert was feeling good fresh off their 66-35 takedown of Brookland-Cayce last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Gilbert Indians lost 68-47 to the Airport Eagles on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Indians in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost six in a row.

Despite the loss, Gilbert saw an underclassman step up: freshman Alexis Gartmon posted 19 points along with six boards and five steals. The contest was Gartmon's third in a row with at least ten points. Blythe Price was another key player, putting up nine points and five steals.

Airport had a senior duo take command as Ja'Sia Booth dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds and Angel Mayes put up 19 points and four steals. Booth has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last eight times she's played. Another player making a difference was Niya Gore, who scored eight points.

Gilbert's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Airport, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 10-7.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gilbert will venture away from home to take on North Augusta at 6:00 p.m. on January 24th. North Augusta will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Gilbert surely won't give up without a fight. As for Airport, they will head out to challenge Aiken at 6:30 p.m. on January 24th.