Fairfax is on a nine-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Browne a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Fairfax Stampede will host the Browne Bruins at 7:00 p.m.
Fairfax is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Camelback on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Fairfax was beaten by Camelback 55-20. One positive for the Stampede, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Fairfax might have lost, but man, Vincent Quadrozzi was a machine: he rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Quadrozzi has posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Browne came into Friday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They strolled past South Mountain with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 29-14.
Frankie Hernandez and Miguel Fierro were among the main playmakers for Browne as the former rushed for 180 yards and a touchdown and the latter picked up 160 receiving yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Hernandez posted at least 100 rushing yards in the third games prior.
Browne was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 25.2 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 137.8.
Browne wouldn't let South Mountain keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Raevonta Hill was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Fairfax's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Browne, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-8.
Fairfax ended up a good deal behind Browne in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, losing 45-31. Will Fairfax have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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