Fisher extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They took a blow against the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons, falling 57-7. The Bunnies were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-0.
Despite the defeat, Fisher saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Andrew Todd rushed for 141 yards and one touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 88 yards.
As for Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 47.5 points this season.
Ely Harden was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 68 yards and one score on only eight carries, and also threw for 99 yards and a pair of TDs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fisher will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Ridgeview/Lexington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, they will challenge LeRoy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Falcons' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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