After three games on the road, Gilbert Christian is heading back home. They will host the Fountain Hills Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. 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.
Despite their loss, Gilbert Christian saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Caleb Ely, who picked up 135 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Ely showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 65 yards. Another back 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 were beaten by the Longhorns 49-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now lost five in a row.
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 meeting 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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