Ellie Hommel
Student SID

Gilbert Christian upends Eastmark 40-33 in girls basketball

January 19, 2022 by Ellie Hommel, Gilbert Christian High School


Tieya Crank prepared to make a play.

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

On Monday, January 10, 2022, the Lady Knights played against the Lady Firebirds. The varsity team had a starting season of seven wins and zero losses. Eastmark varsity had a starting record of six wins and two losses. The game took place in the Knights home gym, at 5:30 p.m. with the Lady Knights winning their opening 3A Metro East Region game 40-33.  The #4 ranked Knights defeated the #3 ranked Eastmark team with solid defense holding Eastmark to just 33 points.

Individual highlights include Cameryn Jones with 19 points and dominating on both ends of the floor. She also had six offensive boards and eight overall. Lilli Juve had another solid night scoring nine points, five assists, and five steals. While Sierra Nielsen had six points, four assists, and six steals, and Kali Nielsen had nine rebounds and four steals. 

Go Lady Knights!

Lilli Juve calls a play to start up the offense.

Kali Nielsen goes up for a shot.

Sierra Nielsen beings a fast break.
Cameryn Jones shoots a free throw.