Fairmont Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to the Crossland Cavaliers at home by a 20-6 margin. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavaliers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Crossland's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Malachi Wilkes, who threw for 183 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes. Nathaniel Johnson was Wilkes' top target, picking up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Fairmont Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Crossland, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-5 record.
Fairmont Heights will venture away from home to challenge Forest Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Forest Park's defense has only allowed 6.6 points per game this season, so Fairmont Heights' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Crossland, they will take on Gwynn Park at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Gwynn Park is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38 points per game this season.
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