Gilbert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Highland Hawks, falling 3-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 3-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
The final score came out to 25-17, 25-21, 25-15.
Despite the loss, Gilbert still got an impressive performance from Gabrielle Tafoya, who had 18 digs. Tafoya is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in the last three games she's played.
Highland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alyx Daugherty, who had 13 digs and three aces. That's the most aces Daugherty has posted in her last seven matches. Another player making a difference was Taiah Campbell, who had seven digs and two aces.
Gilbert now has a losing record at 11-12. As for Highland, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 25-8.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers takes on Desert Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Highland, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Williams Field at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Williams Field is coming into the game with four straight wins at home, so Highland will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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