Gilbert has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.33 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They were dealt a 41-0 defeat at the hands of the Hamilton Huskies. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 29th, while the Huskies are ranked second).
Lilah Barton threw for 190 yards on 21 of 32 attempts, and also rushed for 30 yards.
Khalia Dana was her top target, picking up 80 receiving yards.
A big part of Hamilton's victory came down to the chemistry between Marlie Phillips and her top target Samaya Taylor-Jenkins. Phillips threw for 352 yards and six touchdowns while completing 77.4% of her passes while Taylor-Jenkins picked up 218 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Taylor-Jenkins' longest reception was for an incredible 75 yards.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Hamilton, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Tigers challenges South Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Gilbert: 14.3, South Mountain: 11.2) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Hamilton, they will face off against Red Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Red Mountain: 6.1, Hamilton: 4.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
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