Fairmont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 33-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Red Springs Red Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Golden Tornadoes of the 16-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Fairmont didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Omarion Carmichael, Jayvon Brown, and Jamir Jones picked up one apiece.
It was another big night for Jakelsin Mack, who rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also picked up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown for Red Springs. Another player making a difference was Taquan (TJ) Ellerbe, who gained 69 total yards and a touchdown.
Fairmont's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Red Springs, the win snapped their losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-5 record.
Fairmont didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 57-6 defeat against Midway on the 11th. Red Springs has also already played their next match, a 44-6 loss against St. Pauls on the 11th.
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