Clearview had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 39-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fairview Warriors. The Clippers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Warriors apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Several Clippers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Braden Turner, who threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 1.6 yards per carry. The team can thank Tristin Ientile for the heroic effort on defense: he. Clearview's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.1.
Clearview didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Devin Jackson and Nate Christensen. Clearview got some further help from Ientile: he made 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Fairview's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Will Allen led the charge by picking up 234 receiving yards and three scores. Allen was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 67 yards. Savijan Harris also helped out as he racked up 129 receiving yards.
Coming up, Clearview will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Westlake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fairview, they are taking a road trip to challenge Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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