Tigers
| 01/21/25 @ Queen Creek | 95 |
| 01/10/25 vs Desert Ridge | 79 |
| 11/27/24 vs Cactus Shadows | 74 |
| 01/07/25 @ Chandler | 60 |
| 11/25/24 vs Sunrise Mountain | 59 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gilbert). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Queen Creek Bulldogs 95-27. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Bulldogs are ranked 200th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Gilbert's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aspen McClees led the charge by going 9 of 13 en route to 23 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Isabella Ivy, who posted 18 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists.
Gilbert smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 18 consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why Queen Creek lost, don't look at Jessenia Attson. Despite the final result, she put up four points and seven boards. What's more, Attson also racked up two steals, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Amaya Rodgers was another key player, putting up four points.
Gilbert's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-6. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.3 points per game. As for Queen Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 15 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Gilbert has already played their next matchup, a 61-46 victory against Higley on the 22nd. As for Queen Creek, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 83-29 loss against Williams Field on the 22nd.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
