Gilbert and Desert Vista squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Gilbert had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Desert Vista Thunder by a score of 42-40. That makes it the first time this season the Tigers have let down their home crowd.
When it comes to explaining why Gilbert lost, don't look at Isabella Ivy. Despite the final result, she posted 18 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Aspen McClees, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine boards.
Even though they lost, Gilbert smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds every time they've taken the court this season.
Leading Desert Vista to victory were Zaire 'Cherri' Hatter and Trinity Jones. Hatter went 9-for-13 on her way to 18 points and five rebounds, while Jones went 7-for-11 to rack up 17 points in addition to six assists and six boards. Jones' evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 16 points.
Gilbert's defeat dropped their record down to 21-7. As for Desert Vista, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-12.
Gilbert does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Desert Vista, they will square off against Sunnyslope at 7:00 p.m. on February 27th. Sunnyslope is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60 points per game this season.
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