On Friday, Cactus Shadows faced ALA - Gilbert North in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Cactus Shadows Falcons took a 49-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the ALA - Gilbert North Eagles. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by exactly seven points.
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. Alex Dafnis was C Dixon's top target, picking up 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Conner White had an outrageously good game for ALA - Gilbert North as he threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown.
Cactus Shadows has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season. As for ALA - Gilbert North, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Cactus Shadows will face off against 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. As for ALA - Gilbert North, they will challenge Desert Mountain at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Desert Mountain's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so ALA - Gilbert North's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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