A win for Dobson just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Gilbert Tigers 34-6. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost three in a row.
A big part of Gilbert's victory came down to the chemistry between Braden Eddy and his top target Zane Grant. Eddy gained 166 total yards and two touchdowns while Grant threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per attempt. Eddy was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 52 yards.
Dobson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Gilbert, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dobson will challenge Sunnyslope at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sunnyslope is coming into the matchup with four straight losses on the road, meaning Dobson will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Gilbert, they will square off against Skyline at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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