Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against the Highland Hawks, falling 3-0. The Tigers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Hawks from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Dean Smith paced Gilbert's offense, picking up ten kills. Smith got some help from Xander Wilson and his 17 assists. Finally, Smith was also a dominant defender, finishing with a team-high two blocks.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Highland, with the victory, they broke their four-match losing streak and moved their record to 13-15-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matches. Gilbert will head out to square off against Desert Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Highland, they will venture away from home to take on Brophy College Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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