Gilbert Christian dropped to 3-2 on Saturday, ending the team's six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Deer Valley Skyhawks by a score of 41-39. The matchup marked the Knights' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Gilbert Christian's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adi Bailie, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Tylee Fox, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and nine boards.
As for Deer Valley, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 59.0 points this season.
Deer Valley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cecilia Romero out in front who almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine rebounds. That's the most points Romero has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Leilani Johnson, who earned 11 points along with eight boards and five steals.
Coming up, Gilbert Christian will venture away from home to challenge Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Deer Valley, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 73-23 victory against Dysart on the 2nd.
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