ALA Gilbert North scores a 33-30 win over No. 1 Desert Edge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
On Sept. 18, ALA Gilbert North defeated No. 1 Desert Edge 33-30 in a closely contested 5A matchup in Goodyear. The game featured six lead changes, and ALA Gilbert North managed to regain the lead with a touchdown pass from Ben Livingston to Cam Shepard. Desert Edge’s loss ended their perfect season, while ALA Gilbert North improved to 4-0 under head coach Ty Detmer. Both teams are set to compete again on Sept. 25, with ALA Gilbert North facing Mesa Dobson and Desert Edge hosting Phoenix Mountain Pointe.
- •Game took place on Sept. 18 at Desert Edge.
- •ALA Gilbert North improves to 4-0 this season.
- •Desert Edge drops to 3-1 after the loss.
- •Key touchdown came from Livingston to Shepard in the fourth quarter.
- •Both teams play next on Sept. 25.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — ALA Gilbert North football defeats No. 1 Desert Edge in 5A thriller
"In a battle of 3-0 teams, No. 4 ALA Gilbert North pulled off a big road win over No. 1 Desert Edge on Sept. 18.
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