The Fairfax Lions will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Dr. Maya Angelou Community Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on November 17th. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
With a playoff game on the line, Fairfax rose to the challenge on Thursday. They took down Arleta 35-17.
Fairfax got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Sebastian Ikolo out in front who picked up 104 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Ivan Levant was another key contributor, throwing for 282 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Dr. Maya Angelou Community put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Eagle Rock 42-41.
Dr. Maya Angelou Community relied on the efforts of Branden Morales, who rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and Nicholas Quintanilla , who rushed for 135 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Morales hasn't dropped below 100 rushing yards for four straight games.
Their wins bumped Fairfax to 8-4 and Dr. Maya Angelou Community to 12-0.
Keep an eye on the end zone in Friday's game as both teams haven't had much trouble getting there this season. Fairfax commands a daunting offense this season, having averaged 4.6 touchdowns per game. However, it's not like Dr. Maya Angelou Community struggles in that department as they've been even better at 5.8 per game. With these two high-octane teams facing off on Friday, fans should be in for an exciting offensive matchup. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
