Johnston City's offense rose to the challenge against a Mules defense that boasted an average of only 18 points allowed on Friday. The Johnston City Indians took down the Fairfield Mules 44-26. The Indians' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Fairfield's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Israel Sargent, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Miller Simpson, who picked up 34 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Johnston City's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Fairfield, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Johnston City will look to defend their home field on Friday against Flora at 7:00 p.m. Johnston City's defense has only allowed 6.5 points per game this season, so Flora's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fairfield, they are taking a road trip to square off against Carmi-White County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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