Mid-Carolina is 1-7 against Fairfield Central since October of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Mid-Carolina Rebels will host the Fairfield Central Griffins at 6:55 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Mid-Carolina took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Eau Claire, posting a 37-0 win. That looming 37-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rebels yet this season.
Meanwhile, Fairfield Central entered their tilt with Columbia on Friday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They took their game with ease, bagging a 48-0 victory over the Capitals. Given the Griffins' advantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 46th, while the Capitals are ranked 199th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Fairfield Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Mid-Carolina now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Fairfield Central, their win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Mid-Carolina was dealt a bruising 41-0 loss at the hands of Fairfield Central when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Mid-Carolina 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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