Maddie Painter
Student SID

Last-minute shot lifts Knights over Firebirds

January 19, 2022 by Maddie Painter, Gilbert Christian High School


The Gilbert Christian Men's Varsity Basketball Team

Maddie Painter attends Gilbert Christian High School and is a member of the AIA's student SID program.

The Knights beat out Eastmark 51- 49 in their first conference matchup of the season! Sophomore small forward/ shooting guard, Keon Talgo, led the team with 15 points and five rebounds. While junior power foward/ small forward, Max Lightfoot, added another 12 points and 10 rebounds. Caden Heyn, senior point guard, had three steals and contributed nine points. Freshman shooting guard/ point guard, Jace Olson, chipped in four points with three assists. Grant Woods, sophomore small forward/ shooting guard, closed out the game with six points including the game winning shot.

The Knights will face off against Valley Christian at Valley Christian High School on January 20 at 7:00 p.m. 

Go Knights!

                                         

                                             Max Lightfoot dunking on Eastmark.

                   Keon Talgo starting a play. Photo credit: Michelene Karadsheh

                                                    Caden Heyn making a lay-up.

                                             Grant Woods shooting a three pointer.

                     Jace Olson making a shot. Photo credit: Michelene Karadsheh