Gilbert put their dominant defense on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Thursday. They came out on top against the Desert Ridge Jaguars by a score of 13-0. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 6-3 defeat the Jaguars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Gilbert found their leader in underclassman Lilah Barton, who threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of her passes, and also rushed for 38 yards.
Gilbert has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Desert Ridge, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gilbert will host Williams Field at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Williams Field is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Gilbert will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Desert Ridge, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Higley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Desert Ridge's defense has only allowed 13.9 points per game this season, so Higley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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