Knights
| 09/26/25 @ Gilbert | 44-21 |
| 09/12/25 @ Chaparral | 44-14 |
| 08/30/25 @ Willow Canyon | 35-6 |
| 11/08/24 @ Arcadia | 42-24 |
| 11/01/24 @ Mesquite | 64-22 |
| + 3 more games |
Arizona College Prep had won eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 5-0 to make it nine. They were the clear victors by a 44-21 margin over the Gilbert Tigers. Considering the Knights have won three games by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Max Sasso was his usual excellent self, rushing for 67 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Arizona College Prep proved: they limited Gilbert to a paltry 2.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Isaac Spendlove for the heroic effort on defense: he. Arizona College Prep didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.5.
Arizona College Prep's defense didn't let Zane Grant, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Wyatt Schoonover, Keston Carr, and Spendlove, who each picked up one sack apiece. Arizona College Prep received some extra help from Lachlan Doty-Bardwell, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
As for Gilbert, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2. The matchup marked their lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Gilbert lost, don't look at Grant. Despite the final result, he threw for 372 yards and three TDs. A healthy portion of that aerial production (96 yards to be exact) went to Jaymin King.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arizona College Prep will square off against Mountain Pointe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will be up against the Pride's rather soft defense (which has allowed 30 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Gilbert, they will take on Campo Verde at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Coyotes' defense has only allowed 14.6 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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