Chandler entered their game against Gilbert on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Chandler Wolves lost to the Gilbert Tigers at home by a 60-46 margin. If the Wolves were looking for revenge after losing 75-47 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Chandler's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Markayla Shirley, who went 7 of 17 en route to 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Justice Sims, who posted eight points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Leading Gilbert to victory were Contessa Ivy and Aspen McClees. Ivy went 6 of 12 on her way to 18 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals, while McClees dropped a double-double on 19 points and 13 boards. The contest was McClees' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Khalia Dana, who had 11 points and five rebounds.
Chandler's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-5. As for Gilbert, their victory bumped their record up to 8-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chandler will challenge Casteel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chandler is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.6 points per game this season. As for Gilbert, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Gilbert Tigers take on the Desert Ridge Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Gilbert also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 51.2 points per game.
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