Page was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were beaten by the Gilbert Christian Knights 83-51. The Sand Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2021.
Page's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jacoby Daniels, who went 5-for-8 to rack up 15 points, and Noah Reid, who posted eight points and eight boards. Reid also posted a block, marking his first of the season. Joseph Benally was another key player, putting up 17 points and five rebounds.
Gilbert Christian found their leader in sophomore Colin Burke, who shot 73% from the field on his way to 20 points in addition to five assists and four steals. Another player making a difference was Kamari Stanbury, who put up nine points and seven steals.
Page's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Gilbert Christian, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Page didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 57-54 loss against Kingman Academy on the 29th. As for Gilbert Christian, they have also already played their next contest, a 67-52 win against Skyline on the 29th.
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