If Fairview was feeling good off their 35-0 takedown of Slippery Rock last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Fairview Tigers fell 13-6 to the Grove City Eagles on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost six in a row.
Fairview wouldn't let Grove City keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Fairview can thank Robert Benford and Brady King for forcing both of them. King also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles.
Among those leading the charge was Jaxyn Wilson, who rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown. Nathan Greer was in the mix too, providing Grove City with a touchdowns.
Fairview's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1. As for Grove City, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fairview will venture away from home to challenge Girard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Fairview focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Grove City, they will head out on the road to face off against Titusville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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