Gilbert Christian has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will host the Fountain Hills Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Friday, Gilbert Christian came up short against Crismon and fell 30-21.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Caleb Ely, who picked up 135 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 65 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Sam Webb, who rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Meanwhile, Fountain Hills fell victim to Payson and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 49-0 loss at the hands of the Longhorns. The Falcons haven't had much luck with the Longhorns recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Gilbert Christian now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Fountain Hills, they now also have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Gilbert Christian against Fountain Hills in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 46-7 victory. Does Gilbert Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fountain Hills turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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