Football Recap: Fairfield Union Falcons vs. Hamilton Township Rangers
Fairfield Union's offense rose to the challenge against a Rangers defense that boasted an average of only 13.75 points allowed on Friday. The Fairfield Union Falcons took down the Hamilton Township Rangers 34-17. For the Falcons, this counts as revenge for the 38-14 loss the Rangers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
Fairfield Union can attribute much of their success to Hunter Clark, who rushed for 85 yards on only ten carries, and also threw for 94 yards and two touchdowns. Backing up that air attack was Owen Ruff, who rushed for 81 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Fairfield Union's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Clark, Isaiah Saleh, and Ruff picked up one apiece. Saleh also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 86.
The victory got Fairfield Union back to even at 2-2. As for Hamilton Township, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Fairfield Union is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Logan Elm at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Fairfield Union focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Hamilton Township, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Buckeye Valley at 7:00 p.m. Hamilton Township's defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so Buckeye Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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