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Mules’ Defense Puts BDC On Notice With Shutout Of Devils In Week One

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In a rematch of a week nine clash last year to decide the conference championship, the Fairfield Mules opened up the season this year with a defensive display of power Friday night at the Train Yard, shutting out the Sesser-Valier-Waltonville Red Devils, 28-0. The defense held Sesser to four total first downs, and just 85 yards of offense. That included an 0-for-12 showing in the passing game, as the Mules harassed senior Devil quarterback Peyton Bates early and often and kept the league’s top receiver last year, Tanner Eubanks, in check. “I am proud of our defense. Week one, with … Continue reading Mules’ Defense Puts BDC On Notice With Shutout Of Devils In Week One

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Townsend’s Mules Have Eyes On Multiple Prizes After 10-1 Season

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by Weez Football Fridays in Fairfield have been fun for the Mules in recent years, having won three straight conference championships and riding a 20-game regular-season winning streak. That success even carried over into the playoffs last year, with an overtime win over Newton in the first round. Last year’s seniors graduated with the most wins in a three-year span at FCHS, going from eight to nine to 10 in their varsity career. Entering his 19th year (101-75) as head coach of the Mules, Justin Townsend sounds like a coach who anticipates that success carrying over again this year. This … Continue reading Townsend’s Mules Have Eyes On Multiple Prizes After 10-1 Season

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Conrad Ties For Medalist In Olney Golf Quad

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Competing in Olney Wednesday, Coach Brent Sutton’s Fairfield Mules finished third as a team in the four-team match, while senior Maverick Conrad finished in a three-way tie for low score on the day. Conrad tied Charleston’s Taylor Drake and Richland County’s Mitchell Tolliver with a 39. Drake hit a triple bogey on the first hole, but shot pars on seven of the eight other holes. Conrad avoided any disastrous holes, shooting bogeys on holes three, four, six and eight, with pars on the other five holes. Richland County won the meet with a team score of 165, with Charleston in … Continue reading Conrad Ties For Medalist In Olney Golf Quad

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Tigers Sweep Cross Country Opener In Fairfield

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The Fairfield Mules hosted the Tom Wickham Invitational Tuesday afternoon, changing locations for the annual invitational this year. The Richland County Tigers were just fine with that, as they took both individual and team titles on the day. After running for the past couple of decades at Leo French Park, the Mules moved the meet to Southwest Park, meaning the winners of each race would have new course records. In the girls’ race, the Tigers’ Tatum David won by nearly three minutes, finishing the course in 17 minutes, 46 seconds. Hamilton County’s Maddie Karcher was second at 20:33. Richland County … Continue reading Tigers Sweep Cross Country Opener In Fairfield

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Mules Golf Wins Quad Match On Tiebreaker

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The Fairfield Mules won a four-team match in McLeansboro Monday, nipping the host Hamilton County Foxes on a tiebreaker. The top four for each squad combined for a 177 team score, but the Mules had five golfers shoot 50 or below to win the tiebreaker by five strokes. The Mt. Carmel Aces finished third with 179 strokes and Christ Our Rock Lutheran was fourth with 211. Fairfield’s Noah McElravy was medalist on the day, shooting a 40. Fairfield Mule Maverick Conrad and Hamilton County Fox Sammy Benbrook both shot 42s. Foxes Laban Hunt and Gavin Ingram and Mt. Carmel’s Jett … Continue reading Mules Golf Wins Quad Match On Tiebreaker

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Mules Golf Gets Underway

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The Fairfield Mules golf squad was the first FCHS athletes to get their season underway this school year, with one tournament and two duels already under their belt. Robinson Tournament They opened their season in the Robinson Tournament on Aug 19, playing the always-tough Quail Creek Country Club. Carmi won the team tournament, with their top four combining for a 312. They were led by medalist Oakley Gee, who shot a 68, while Ty Barbre was third as an individual with a 74. Effingham St. Anthony had a 315 team score, while Richland County carded a 333 to round out … Continue reading Mules Golf Gets Underway

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Meet The Mules–Fall Edition

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Fairfield Community High School held its annual Meet The Mules festivities Friday night, giving local sports fans their first looks at the 2019 squads. Players from football, volleyball, girls tennis, golf and cross country were all introduced, with the volleyball and football squads providing short scrimmages for fans to get familiar with the teams. Both football and volleyball are coming off record-breaking seasons last year, with both setting school marks for wins. The football squad scrimmaged first, utilizing the practice field as the game field was resodded in the spring and still wet from rain earlier in the week. The … Continue reading Meet The Mules–Fall Edition

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Smashy Smashy Ball Is 15 Days Away

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The Illinois high school football season is just 15 days away. The Mules, coming off a 10-1 season and back-to-back undefeated regular seasons open with a home game against the Sesser-Valier Red Devils. Evening practices are underway for Coach Justin Townsend and the Fairfield gridiron gang. It was also a good time for Wabash General Hospital Athletic Trainer Sarah Turner, who has a ridiculously good looking husband, to review proper equipment removal in case of a spinal injury with the local medical staffs and JFL admins. Continue reading Smashy Smashy Ball Is 15 Days Away