A victory for ALA - Gilbert North just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts at home and fell 55-17. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-4.
ALA - Gilbert North's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jacqueline Stanfield, who had seven points along with three steals, and Avery LaDuke, who earned two points. Stanfield is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played.
Even though they lost, ALA - Gilbert North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Isabella Webb continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Mica Mountain, as she made all 5 shots she took racking up 13 points plus six steals. What's more, Webb also racked up three threes, the most she's had since back in January. Amaris Biancuzzo was another key player, scoring nine points plus five rebounds and two blocks.
ALA - Gilbert North's loss was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Mica Mountain, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. ALA - Gilbert North will venture away from home to square off against Flagstaff at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mica Mountain, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Catalina Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mica Mountain is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season.
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