Football Preview: Fairview Knights vs. Prairie View Thunderhawks
Fairview is 3-0 against Prairie View since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Fairview Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Prairie View Thunderhawks at 1:00 p.m. One thing working in Fairview's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Prairie View's offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Saturday: Fairview hadn't allowed a single point the last three times they've hit the field. Fairview breezed by Smoky Hill at home to the tune of 56-0 on Friday. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 27 points or more this season.
A big part of Fairview's victory came down to the chemistry between Ki Ellison and his top target Jordan Rechel. Ellison threw for 151 yards and a touchdown while completing 90.9% of his passes while Rechel gained 74 total yards and three touchdowns.
Fairview's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Rechel and Luke Strickland.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Prairie View, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They walked away with a 26-16 win over Mountain Range on Friday. The Thunderhawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Fairview's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Prairie View, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Fairview against Prairie View when the teams last played back in September of 2021, as the squad secured a 41-0 victory. Will Fairview repeat their success, or does Prairie View have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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