With a playoff win on the line, Gilbert rose to the challenge on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 55-37 win over the Higley Knights. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent victory being a 61-49 win back in February.
Isabella Ivy
| 03/01/25 vs Higley | 19 |
| 02/20/25 vs Desert Vista | 18 |
| 02/18/25 vs Prescott | 20 |
Gilbert's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isabella Ivy led the charge by putting up 19 points in addition to six boards and five steals. Ivy's big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Aspen McClees, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Gilbert smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 28 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Higley's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cadence Murdough, who posted seven points along with ten boards and four steals. Murdough is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 16 games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Greenwade, who scored 14 points.
Gilbert is on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 16 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.7 points over those games. Higley's defeat dropped their record down to 17-12.
Gilbert has already played their next contest (against Sunnyside), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Higley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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