If the Fairfield Mules were feeling good off their 48-23 takedown of the Eldorado Eagles on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Fairfield was the victim of a tough 38-18 loss at the hands of Richland County on Thursday. Fairfield was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Richland County apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Richland County can attribute much of their success to Kyrstin Weiler, who scored 12 points along with four steals. Another player making a difference was Kelysse Weiler, who scored six points along with five rebounds and five steals.
Fairfield has not been sharp recently, as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Richland County, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Fairfield will head out on the road to face off against North Clay/Clay City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Clay/Clay City is on a three-game streak of home losses, Fairfield an eight-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. Richland County will take on Fieldcrest in a holiday battle at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at.
