Fairfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Bermudian Springs Eagles 42-13. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 541st, while the Eagles are ranked 209th).
Even though they lost, Fairfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 251 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Bermudian Springs had a senior duo take command as Jack Gautsch gained 56 total yards and two touchdowns and Nayel Lua rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Lua has posted since back in September of 2023. Another big playmaker for Bermudian Springs was Colby Watkins, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Fairfield's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Bermudian Springs, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fairfield will take on Biglerville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Biglerville is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Fairfield will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Bermudian Springs, they are on the road again on Friday to play Delone Catholic at 7:00 p.m. Bermudian Springs' defense has only allowed 17.2 points per game this season, so Delone Catholic's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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