The Gilbert Tigers will take on the Dobson Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gilbert's defense has only allowed 11.2 points per game this season, so Dobson's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Gilbert's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They blew past Maryvale 66-0 at home. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Lilah Barton, who threw for 166 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 37 yards and a touchdown. Aspen McClees was in the mix as well, providing Gilbert with two touchdowns.
Gilbert's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Brylee Gaylord and McClees.
Meanwhile, Dobson didn't have quite enough to beat Williams Field on Thursday and fell 8-6. The game marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
The win got Gilbert back to even at 2-2. As for Dobson, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
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