Fairfield had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 42-38 to the Wood Wildcats. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Despite the loss, Fairfield still got an impressive performance from Tristen Smith, who threw for 325 yards and four TDs while picking up 12.5 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 135 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries.
Wood got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Azaireon Taylor out in front who rushed for 113 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries, and also picked up 39 receiving yards. Dj Seymour was another key player, picking up 125 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Fairfield wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 63-13 defeat against Sutter on the 29th. As for Wood, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 58-14 loss against American Canyon on the 29th.
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