Fairland kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell just short of the Portsmouth West Senators by a score of 30-27. The Dragons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Senators apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Portsmouth West's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anthony Bishop, who rushed for 158 yards and one TD while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also picked up 51 receiving yards. Bishop got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 96 yards. Another passer making a difference was Brody Hall, who threw for 211 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fairland will welcome Point Pleasant at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Portsmouth West, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Portsmouth at 7:00 p.m.
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