Gilman hasn't had much luck against Neillsville recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Gilman Pirates will head out to face off against the Neillsville Warriors at 7:15 p.m.
Last Thursday, Gilman ended up a good deal behind Greenwood and lost 52-34.
Despite their loss, Gilman saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kayleigh James, who posted 11 points and four steals, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Allie Olynick, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Gilman smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Neillsville put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Loyal 74-35. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 29 points or more this season.
Neillsville's victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 29.4 points. As for Gilman, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Gilman was taken down by Neillsville 52-12 when the teams last played back in January. Can Gilman avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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