It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Gilbert Christian Knights had no problem doing just that on Saturday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Rattlers a 5-0 shutout. Gilbert Christian's win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
They were led to victory by the tag-team duo of
Mila Russo and
Caprice Chiuchiolo, who scored all five of Gilbert Christian's goals. The pair have combined for a total of 61 so far this season.
Gilbert Christian pushed their record up to 14-0 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 72 goals over those eight matchups. As for Crismon, their loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-3.
Gilbert Christian will face off against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Gilbert Christian surely won't give up without a fight. Crismon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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