The Florence-Carlton Falcons will square off against Fairfield/Augusta at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Florence-Carlton is coming into the contest hot, having won their last eight games.
Last Friday, Florence-Carlton took their game with ease, bagging a 44-12 win over Loyola-Sacred Heart. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won six matchups by 28 points or more so far this season.
Florence-Carlton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jake Schneiter, who rushed for 151 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 35 receiving yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Mason Arlington, who threw for 179 yards and two touchdowns.
Florence-Carlton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Arlington and Isaac Bates.
Meanwhile, Fairfield/Augusta fell victim to Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson and their airtight defense on Friday. They were dealt a 40-0 defeat at the hands of the Mustangs. The loss continues a trend for Fairfield/Augusta in their matchups with Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson: they've now lost four in a row.
Florence-Carlton's victory was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Fairfield/Augusta, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's match: Florence-Carlton has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 363 total yards per game. It's a different story for Fairfield/Augusta, though, as they've been averaging only 232. Will Florence-Carlton be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Fairfield/Augusta flip the script?
Florence-Carlton couldn't quite finish off Fairfield/Augusta in their previous meeting back in November of 2020 and fell 8-6. Will Florence-Carlton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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