Fairfield has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 18 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. The game between them and the Johnston City Indians wasn't particularly close, with the Fairfield Mules falling 44-26. That makes it the first time this season the Mules have let down their home crowd.
Fairfield's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Israel Sargent, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Miller Simpson, who picked up 34 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Fairfield and nudges their season record down to 2-2. As for Johnston City, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Fairfield will venture away from home to challenge Carmi-White County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fairfield's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Carmi-White County's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Johnston City, they will face off against Flora at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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