Gilbert managed to slip by Tucson High Magnet School the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Tigers lost 63-39 to the Badgers on Thursday. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Nitai Buchler was his usual excellent self, as he made all 9 shots he took to post 21 points in addition to eight boards and four blocks for Tucson High Magnet School. Those 21 points gave Buchler a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Malaki Cunningham-Hiadzi, who went 5-for-9 on his way to 13 points and five steals.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Tucson High Magnet School, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
Looking ahead, Gilbert won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Kofa at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers are facing the Kings at the right time seeing as the Kings are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Tucson High Magnet School, they will also get right back to it: they'll challenge Sahuaro at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Badgers' defense better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 76.3 points per game this season.
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