Gilbert won the last time they faced Chandler and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Gilbert Tigers strolled past the Chandler Wolves with points to spare, taking the game 60-46. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 14th, while the Wolves are ranked 69th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Gilbert was led to victory by Contessa Ivy and Aspen McClees. Ivy went 6 of 12 on her way to 18 points in addition to seven boards and four steals, while McClees dropped a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds. That's the most boards McClees has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Khalia Dana, who posted 11 points and five rebounds.
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Gilbert smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive games.
Chandler's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Markayla Shirley, who went 7 of 17 on her way to 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Justice Sims, who put up eight points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Gilbert's record is now 8-6. As for Chandler, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Gilbert Tigers duke it out with the Desert Ridge Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Gilbert is facing Desert Ridge at the right time seeing as Desert Ridge is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Chandler, they will welcome Casteel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chandler is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.6 points per game this season.
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