On Friday, ALA - Gilbert North faced Cactus Shadows in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The ALA - Gilbert North Eagles came out on top against the Cactus Shadows Falcons by a score of 49-42. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Falcons, too.
Conner White had an outrageously good game as he threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown.
Despite the loss, Cactus Shadows still got an impressive performance from Donivan C Dixon, who threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. C Dixon is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Cactus Shadows also got a significant boost from Andrew Muirhead, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 119 yards.
The victory was the fourth in a row for ALA - Gilbert North, bringing their record for this year to 6-1. As for Cactus Shadows, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
ALA - Gilbert North will be playing at home against Desert Mountain at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. ALA - Gilbert North will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Cactus Shadows, they will venture away from home to take on Notre Dame Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cactus Shadows is facing Notre Dame Prep at the right time seeing as Notre Dame Prep is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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