Johnson has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.85 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They took a blow against the Fairfield Falcons, falling 44-12. The Warriors have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
Although Johnson took the loss, they still got scores from Altayshia'E Lee and Citlaly Arevalo.
It was another big night for Sariah Williams, who rushed for 267 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries, and also caught a touchdown for Fairfield. Williams' longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain her lofty yards per carry total. Saraii Hayes was another key back, rushing for 52 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Johnson's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4. As for Fairfield, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnson and Valley are set to duel on Thursday. Valley is coming into the matchup with four straight wins at home, so Johnson will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Fairfield, they will take on Florin at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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