3 things we learned from Gilbert's 5-0 win over Nevada in girls soccer

GILBERT — The Class 2A No. 11 Gilbert girls soccer team got revenge against top rival Nevada with a 5-0 victory over the Cubs on April 30. The Tigers were in control from start to finish as they avenged a 1-0 loss to the Cubs in last year's 1A regional finals.

"It's definitely good that we came back off of a loss to them last year at (regionals)," said Gilbert midfielder Greta Platts. "It's definitely a chip off our shoulder to get that win today. " The victory put Gilbert at 6-0-2 on the season.

Nevada fell to 4-4-1. Here are three things we learned from Gilbert's decisive victory. Tiger midfield controls the game Gilbert possessed the ball on the Nevada half of the field for nearly the entire game.

The Tiger midfield was outstanding. Lila Kruckenberg and Izzy Terrones covered a ton of ground as they controlled the ball, stopped Nevada through balls, and set up their forwards. More: How Gilbert keeper Annika Yoder-Stoulil developed into a vocal leader Ray Mueller, Allie Grandgenett and Greta Platts kept constant pressure on the Cub defensive back line and Nevada keeper Hailey Gruhn all game.