It was a proper cat-fight when Gilbert faced off against Willow Canyon on Saturday. The Tigers fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 2-1. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2020.
Willow Canyon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Keely Blady led the charge by getting 12 digs and 12 assists. Emory Scogin was another key player, getting 16 digs and one assist.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Willow Canyon, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Looking ahead, Gilbert will venture away from home to face off against Skyline at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Willow Canyon, they have already played their next match, a 2-0 victory against Odyssey Institute on the 30th.
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