Football Recap: Fauquier Takes a Loss + How To Watch

Fauquier extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-3. They were beaten by the Meridian Mustangs 60-22. The Falcons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-14.

Justin Clarke

Receiving Yards

09/26/25 @ Meridian	104
11/08/24 @ Meridian	136
10/25/24 vs Brentsville District	146

Justin Clarke and Alex Romero certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Clarke picked up 104 receiving yards and one TD, while Romero picked up 77 receiving yards. Clarke's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 104 receiving yards dating back to last season.

As for Meridian, their victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 32 points or more this season.

Meridian had a senior duo take command as Duke Dawson rushed for 133 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries and Oumar Thompson rushed for 107 yards and three scores.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fauquier will take on Culpeper County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Meridian, they will face off against James Wood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Colonels' defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so the Mustangs' offense will have their work cut out for them.