The Fairfield Falcons will challenge the Sacramento Dragons at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fairfield has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 139 points over their last three matchups.
Fairfield is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Foothill: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Falcons blew the Mustangs out of the water with a 42-6 final score. The Falcons pushed the score to 28-6 by the end of the third, a deficit the Mustangs had little chance of recovering from.
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Fairfield had a senior duo take command as Imari Carter rushed for 77 yards and three TDs and Tristen Smith threw for 154 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes. The Falcons are undefeated when Carter posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise.
Fairfield's run defense was locked in: Foothill could only muster 2.3 yards per carry. While three picked up at least five total tackles, Angel Ramirez stood above the rest. He made five total tackles (1.0 for loss). Fairfield's run defense has been on the up-and-up: they allowed 4.24 yards per carry earlier this season, but they've only allowed 7.53 on average over their last five games.
Fairfield's defense didn't let Bryan Madrigal, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Valentin Garibay.
Meanwhile, Sacramento took a blow against Vacaville on Friday, falling 42-13. The Dragons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sacramento's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Fairfield, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Fairfield has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 157.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Sacramento struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 219 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Fairfield might still be hurting after the 34-14 defeat they got from Sacramento in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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