On Saturday, the Foxfire Phoenix lost to the Paden City Wildcats at home by a 38-24 margin. While losing is never fun, the Phoenix can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 707th in Ohio, while the Wildcats are ranked 84th in West Virginia).
Foxfire's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Julian Ratcliff, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown, and Braydon O'Neill, who rushed for 76 yards. Ratcliff also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble, making six total tackles, and defending a pass.
Foxfire wouldn't let Paden City keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Foxfire can thank Ratcliff and Kaidyn Dunn for forcing both of them. Dunn also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles.
Foxfire now has a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Foxfire will have plenty of time to ponder what went wrong as they've got a bye scheduled next week. After, they'll take on Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on September 14th. As for Paden City, they will take on Tolsia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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