Fayette Ware is still winless after their match against Kirby on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Kirby Cougars by a score of 22-20. One positive for the Wildcats, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Fayette Ware lost, don't look at Justin Price. Despite the final result, he threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 45 yards.
Fayette Ware didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Codarius Luellen. Fayette Ware got some further help from Brandon Gates: he picked up 1.5 sacks and made seven total tackles.
Fayette Ware's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Kirby, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fayette Ware will host Obion County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fayette Ware is facing Obion County at the right time seeing as Obion County is stuck on a three-game losing streak. After each having a week off, Kirby and Memphis Business Academy will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th.
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