Foxfire took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Saturday. They really took it to the Peebles Indians for the full four quarters, racking up a 50-12 victory. The Phoenix pushed the score to 44-12 by the end of the third, a deficit the Indians had no chance of recovering from.
Brayden O'Neil was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 101 yards and four TDs on only 11 carries, and also threw for 99 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only nine passes. He didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended three passes. Another player making a difference was Zayden Amani, who gained 100 total yards and a touchdown.
Phoenix
| Nazir Smith | 1 |
| Kydon Perdue | 1 |
| Zayden Amani | 1 |
Foxfire didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Nazir Smith, Kydon Perdue, and Amani picked up one apiece. Foxfire received some extra help from Smith, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foxfire will square off against North Adams at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Peebles, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Columbus Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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