Fairbury unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 7-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Superior Wildcats on Thursday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
Jacob Nippert threw for 43 yards on six of 16 attempts.
Superior can attribute much of their success to Kyler Boyles, who rushed for 90 yards and one touchdown. Boyles was even better on defense, making ten total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending one pass.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fairbury will head out to challenge Fillmore Central on Friday. As for Superior, they will venture away from home to square off against Palmyra at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th.
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