Notre Dame Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cactus Shadows Falcons. The Saints were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Notre Dame Prep saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Gunnar Perry rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. The dominant performance gave Perry a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Cooper Perry, who gained 88 total yards and a touchdown.
Donivan C Dixon was his usual excellent self, rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 170 yards and a touchdown for Cactus Shadows. C Dixon showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 51 yards. Andrew Muirhead also helped out as he racked up 105 rushing yards.
Notre Dame Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Cactus Shadows, their record now sits at 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Notre Dame Prep will take on ALA - Gilbert North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. ALA - Gilbert North will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Notre Dame Prep surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cactus Shadows, they will square off against Horizon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Horizon will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Cactus Shadows surely won't give up without a fight.
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