Volleyball Game Preview: Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans vs. Gilbert Christian Knights

The Gilbert Classical Academy Spartans will venture away from home to face off against the Gilbert Christian Knights at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gilbert Classical Academy is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.

Gilbert Classical Academy lost 3-0 to Valley Christian on Thursday.

While Gilbert Classical Academy ultimately came up short, they really made Valley Christian work, particularly in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 26-24, 25-14.

Ethan Cork

Digs

04/24/25 vs Valley Christian	12
04/22/25 @ ALA - Ironwood	11
04/17/25 vs Benjamin Franklin	10

Gilbert Classical Academy's defeat came about despite a quality game from Ethan Cork, who had 12 digs and one assist. Cork is on a roll when it comes to digs, as he's now had ten or more in each of the last three games he's played.

Meanwhile, Gilbert Christian made easy work of Leading Edge Academy - GEC on Wednesday and carried off a 3-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won nine in a row.

Gilbert Classical Academy's loss dropped their record down to 13-6. As for Gilbert Christian, their win bumped their record up to 13-10.

Gilbert Classical Academy suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Gilbert Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.