Higley hasn't had much luck against Gilbert recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Higley Knights will take on the Gilbert Tigers at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Higley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
Higley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They slipped by Cesar Chavez 57-56.
Cadence Murdough
| 02/27/25 @ Cesar Chavez | 15 |
| 02/20/25 vs Skyline | 12 |
| 02/12/25 @ Williams Field | 10 |
| 02/11/25 vs Gilbert | 10 |
| 02/07/25 @ Highland | 10 |
| + 10 more games |
Higley found their leader in sophomore Cadence Murdough, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Murdough is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 15 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ava Haney, who posted nine points and seven rebounds.
Higley was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. They are 16-7 when they've passed the ball that well.
Meanwhile, Gilbert faced Desert Vista in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Thursday. Gilbert fell just short of Desert Vista by a score of 42-40. The Tigers' loss signaled the end of their 14-game winning streak.
Higley will have to contain Isabella Ivy as she made an impact in Gilbert's last game. She scored 18 points along with seven boards and three steals. Aspen McClees was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
The defeat was their first at home , dropping their record down to 21-7. As for Higley, their win bumped their record up to 17-11.
Higley came up short against Gilbert in their previous matchup back in February, falling 61-49. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of McClees, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and ten boards. Now that Higley knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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