The Fannindel Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the Savoy Cardinals at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fannindel will be strutting in after a victory while Savoy will be coming in after a loss.
Fannindel is headed out to face Savoy after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Fannindel managed a 44-38 win over Campbell on Thursday.
Daylon Powell had a dynamite game for Fannindel, rushing for 105 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Powell wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Fannindel was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 392 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Fannindel wouldn't let Campbell keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Fannindel can thank Kalob Runnels and Josh Tinnell for forcing all of them. Tinnell also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making four total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Savoy had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were beaten by Forestburg 59-19.
Fannindel was able to grind out a solid victory over Savoy in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 68-56. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fannindel since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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