Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, ALA - Gilbert North couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts on Friday, falling 5-2. The contest was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly ALA - Gilbert North struggled afterwards.
Emerson Hall and Garrett Baker scored both of ALA - Gilbert North's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 34 goals.

Eagles
| 02/13/26 @ Mica Mountain | 2-5 |
| 02/11/26 vs Desert Mountain | 4-0 |
| 02/04/26 @ Eastmark | 3-0 |
| 02/02/26 @ Poston Butte | 10-2 |
| 01/30/26 @ Peoria | 4-0 |
With the defeat, ALA - Gilbert North broke their 11-match winning streak and moved their record to 14-4. As for Mica Mountain, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season.
ALA - Gilbert North wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next matchup, a 2-1 victory against Prescott on the 21st. As for Mica Mountain, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-3 win against Salpointe Catholic on the 18th.
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