Fernley hasn't had much luck against Churchill County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Vaqueros will challenge the Greenwave at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Fernley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They put the hurt on Lowry with a sharp 50-28 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Vaqueros, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Keeshawn Love
| 10/30/25 vs Lowry | 269 |
| 10/24/25 @ Dayton | 118 |
| 10/17/25 @ Lowry | 199 |
| 10/10/25 vs Churchill County | 178 |
| 09/27/25 @ Truckee | 178 |
| + 14 more games |
Keeshawn Love had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 269 yards and four TDs while picking up 11.7 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 19th straight game with at least 118 rushing yards dating back to last season.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Fernley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 429 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 212 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Fernley, adding 18 points to the final score. All came from Noah Spencer: he went 6-for-6 kicking field goals for 18 points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Churchill County, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in October. They claimed a resounding 56-9 victory over Lowry. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-7.
Fernley better keep an eye on Carson Melendy. He was instrumental in Churchill County's win, rushing for 136 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. Melendy didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles and defended one pass. Camden Richardson was in the mix too, providing Churchill County with two scores.
Churchill County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Blake Dineen led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Churchill County received some extra help from Maxton Richardson, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Fernley's record is now 9-2. As for Churchill County, their record now sits at 9-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Fernley has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 311.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Churchill County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 178.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Fernley was taken down by Churchill County 42-15 when the teams last played back in October. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Melendy, who rushed for 357 yards and four TDs while picking up 15.5 yards per carry. Now that the Vaqueros know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
