Gilbert extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 7-10. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 42-37 heartbreaker at the hands of the Aiken Fighting Green Hornets. The Indians were up 21-3 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Despite the defeat, Gilbert saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Blythe Price went 6-for-12 en route to 18 points and five steals. Anna McLaughlin was another key player, putting up five points.
As for Aiken, the victory snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-12 record. The win almost wasn't to be: they were down 21-3 in the second quarter.
Aiken's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aalijah Drummings led the charge by shooting 78% from the field on her way to 15 points and three steals. Drummings is becoming a predictor of the Fighting Green Hornets' success: when she posts at least three steals the team is 3-1 (and 3-11 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Blaszczak, who posted four points along with 12 boards and five steals.
Looking ahead, Gilbert will host South Aiken at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Aiken, they will head out on the road to face off against North Augusta at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Green Hornets will need to watch out since the Yellow Jackets have now posted at least 55 points in their last eight contests.
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