Gilbert is on a three-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, ALA - Gilbert North a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Gilbert Tigers will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the ALA - Gilbert North Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Hopefully Gilbert focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday.
Gilbert is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They fell just short of Mountain View by a score of 23-21.
Despite the defeat, Gilbert got top-tier performance from Zach Thompson, who rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. Thompson got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible70 yards.
Meanwhile, ALA - Gilbert North blew past North, posting a 51-7 win at home. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 22nd, while the Mustangs are ranked 115th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
ALA - Gilbert North had a senior duo take command as Kody Thorley rushed for 78 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries and Conner White threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Thorley's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
ALA - Gilbert North wouldn't let North keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Mcrae Skinner, Cael Brown, and Stockton Dye picked up one apiece. Dye also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble, making four total tackles, and defending a pass.
Gilbert was taken down by ALA - Gilbert North 48-14 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Gilbert have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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