Fairfield/Augusta lost to Cut Bank back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. Fairfield/Augusta snuck past the Cut Bank Wolves with an 18-14 win.
A big part of Fairfield/Augusta's victory came down to the chemistry between Brock Peace and his top target Ryder H Carper. Peace threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns while H Carper picked up 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Fairfield/Augusta is undefeated when H Carper posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Fairfield/Augusta's defense and their four sacks. Elijah J Warden was especially locked on to Cut Bank's QB and sacked him twice. Derek Pearson was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Fairfield/Augusta's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Cut Bank, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Fairfield/Augusta will welcome Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Glasgow/Hinsdale/Nashua's defense has only allowed 14.4 points per game this season, so Fairfield/Augusta's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cut Bank, they will venture away from home to face off against Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Cut Bank surely won't give up without a fight.
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