University was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They came up short against the Fairfax Lions, falling 34-12. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 42-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Fairfax found their leader in sophomore Donovan Shirley, who threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes. Keeoni Johnson helped Shirley out on the ground, rushing for 52 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
University's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Fairfax, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats challenges Fulton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Their defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so University's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fairfax, they will square off against Wilson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fairfax is facing Wilson at the right time seeing as Wilson is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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