Fairfield has gone 8-2 against Carmi-White County recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Fairfield Mules will take on the Carmi-White County Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Fairfield's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Carmi-White County's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Fairfield's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Johnston City offense got past them. Fairfield took a 44-26 bruising from Johnston City on Friday. The Mules haven't had much luck with the Indians recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Fairfield had strong showings from Israel Sargent, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown, and Miller Simpson, who picked up 34 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Carmi-White County's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Friday. They were outmatched by Sesser-Valier/Waltonville on the road and fell 32-0. The loss was the Bulldogs' first of the season.
Fairfield's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Carmi-White County, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Fairfield has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 273 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Carmi-White County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 333.7. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Fairfield ended up a good deal behind Carmi-White County in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, losing 42-26. Can Fairfield avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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