After flying high against Carmi-White County last Friday, Fairfield came back down to earth. The Mules lost 46-22 to the Johnston City Indians on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Mules in their meetings with the Indians: they've now lost five in a row.

Michael Barner
10/03/25 @ Johnston City | 120 |
09/26/25 vs Carmi-White County | 132 |
09/19/25 vs Sesser-Valier/Waltonville | 125 |
09/12/25 @ Eldorado | 196 |
09/06/25 vs Red Hill | 181 |
08/29/25 vs Edwards County | 116 |
When it comes to explaining why Fairfield lost, don't look at Michael Barner. Despite the final result, he rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Barner is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 116 every time he's taken the field this season.
Fairfield's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Johnston City, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Fairfield is set to take on their familiar foe Flora at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Johnston City will square off against rival Hamilton County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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