Gilbert Christian has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Fountain Hills Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, Gilbert Christian came up short against Crismon and fell 30-21.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Caleb Ely, who picked up 135 receiving yards and a touchdown. He showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 65 yards. Sam Webb was another key rusher, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Meanwhile, Fountain Hills fell victim to Payson and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Longhorns 49-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now lost five in a row.
Gilbert Christian now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Fountain Hills, they now also have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Gilbert Christian against Fountain Hills when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 46-7 victory. Does Gilbert Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fountain Hills turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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