It'll be Battle of the Birds when Falcons dukes it out withthe ALA - Gilbert North Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cactus Shadows is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51 points per game this season.
Cactus Shadows is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arizona's top teams: Desert Mountain, who was ranked eighth in their home state at the time (Cactus Shadows was ranked 23rd). Cactus Shadows took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Desert Mountain on Thursday. The contest marked the Falcons' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Despite the defeat, Cactus Shadows got top-tier performance from Donivan C Dixon, who threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 93 yards on only 12 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 75 yards. Jake King was another key player, gaining 54 total yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, ALA - Gilbert North entered their tilt with Higley on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They skirted past the Knights 16-14.
Conner White was the offensive standout of the game as he threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 88 yards.
Cactus Shadows' loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2. As for ALA - Gilbert North, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Cactus Shadows has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 299.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like ALA - Gilbert North struggles in that department as they've been averaging 165.5. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Cactus Shadows took a serious blow against ALA - Gilbert North in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 49-21. Will Cactus Shadows have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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