After losing to Van Meter the last time they met, Gilbert decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Bulldogs on Saturday.

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| 05/23/26 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 05/24/25 - Away | 4-6 L |
| 05/18/24 - Home | 4-8 L |
| 05/20/23 - Away | 4-7 L |
| 05/21/22 - Home | 0-7 L |
| + 3 more games |
Gilbert's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Van Meter, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Gilbert and Van Meter will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Tigers are set to face off against their familiar foe Bondurant-Farrar at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Van Meter will square off against rival Earlham at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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