Gilbert suffered their biggest loss since February 21, 2024 on Wednesday. They were outmatched by the Higley Knights and fell 85-56. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 118th, while the Knights are ranked tenth).
Higley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gavin Dabney out in front who went 10 of 14 on his way to 25 points and seven assists. Another player making a difference was Donovan Dabney, who went 7 for 12 en route to 17 points in addition to eight boards and six assists.
Gilbert dropped their record down to 6-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Higley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gilbert will venture away from home to square off against Red Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Red Mountain will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Gilbert surely won't give up without a fight. As for Higley, they will head out to take on Williams Field at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Higley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 70.8 points per game this season.
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