Basketball Recap: Gilbert Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Zyaeirus Hendrix and Tyzai Smith

Gilbert lost against Aiken back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Gilbert Indians came up short against the Aiken Fighting Green Hornets, falling 84-59. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Tyzai Smith and Zyaeirus Hendrix certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Smith posted 20 points, while Hendrix put up 18 points. The dominant performance gave Hendrix a new career-high in points.

Aiken's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Armani Jones, who went 10 for 12 on his way to 23 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Tre'Von Walker, who went 7 of 13 en route to 16 points along with six boards and five assists.

Gilbert's defeat dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Aiken, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-10.

Coincidentally, both will both be playing South Aiken the next time they take the court. Aiken will host South Aiken at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Gilbert will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.