Football Recap: Stephenville FAITH Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 3:48pm

Football Recap: Stephenville FAITH Knights vs. Keene Chargers

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Stephenville FAITH was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 86-54 loss at the hands of the Keene Chargers . The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chargers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.

When it comes to explaining why Stephenville FAITH lost, don't look at Austin Aardal. Despite the final result, he rushed for 143 yards on only seven carries, and also picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 55 yards.

Even though they lost, Stephenville FAITH was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 443 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.

Stephenville FAITH's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Keene, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stephenville FAITH will take on Jonesboro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jonesboro knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Stephenville FAITH likes a good challenge. As for Keene, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Bluff Dale at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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