Fredericktown started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Danville. They took a 31-14 bruising from the Danville Blue Devils on Friday. The Freddies lost against the Blue Devils in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 40-0 score last time.
Blake Sipes and Gavin Toombs certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Sipes rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown, while Toombs picked up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sipes' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 126 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Danville was led to victory by Cyren Wallace and Jacob Hackman. Wallace rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while Hackman rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. The dominant performance gave Hackman a new career-high in rushing yards.
Fredericktown's record now sits at 5-4. As for Danville, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fredericktown will challenge Centerburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Danville, they will face off against East Knox at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Danville is facing East Knox at the right time seeing as East Knox is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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