Football Recap: Fairfax Falls Despite Big Games from Jayden Varela and Jesus Gurule

The Fairfax Stampede came up short against the Tolleson Wolverines on Friday, falling 43-21. The Stampede have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Jesus Gurule and Jayden Varela certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Gurule rushed for 51 yards and one touchdown, while Varela picked up 55 receiving yards and one TD. Michael Branch was in the mix as well, providing Fairfax with one score.

Fairfax didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dre Lacey and Kamare Greer. Fairfax received some extra help from Branch, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Youngmin Lee had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 258 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt, and also punching in a pair of TDs on the ground for Tolleson. Rico Blassingame was Lee's top target, picking up 104 receiving yards and two scores.

Fairfax's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Tolleson, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Fairfax wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 1-0 loss against Yuma Catholic on the 26th. As for Tolleson, they have also already played their next contest, a 43-14 victory against Willow Canyon on the 26th.