Gilbert, Defense Lead Mules To 2-0 Start

Fairfield senior wingback Wyatt Gilbert busted loose for 170 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while coordinator Donnie Lyons’ defense put up their second shutout in as many weeks this season, leading Justin Townsend’s Mules to a 40-0 road win at Johnston City. The Mules scored 20 points in the first quarter alone, and had a running clock for the entire fourth quarter as they won their 22nd straight BDC game. They continue their march toward the conference record of 26 straight, currently held by Johnston City. Fairfield dominated every facet of the game, running for 356 yards and adding 58 … Continue reading Gilbert, Defense Lead Mules To 2-0 Start

Tennis Aces Outdraw Lady Mules

Winning twice in singles action and twice in doubles action, the Fairfield Lady Mules suffered a 5-4 loss to the Mt. Carmel Lady Aces tennis team Thursday. Mt. Carmel took the top three singles matches, all in straight sets. Fairfield got on the board in the number four spot, with Lainie Milner winning in three, 6-3, 4-6, 10-7. The other singles win came from Alexis Worthey in the six slot. She dominated her opponent, 6-0, 6-0. In doubles play, Mt. Carmel again won the top team match, with Katie Halbig and Lauren Schoon teaming up for a win, after both … Continue reading Tennis Aces Outdraw Lady Mules

Carbondale Beats Lady Mule Tennis, 6-3; Harvey Wins Twice

The Fairfield Lady Mules were doubled up Tuesday at home by visiting Carbondale, 6-3, in high school tennis action. Fairfield picked up two singles wins and one doubles win, with Karigan Harvey doubling up on victories. Harvey played in the number two singles slot and won a tiebreaker over Jessie Harper, 6-7, 6-1, 10-5. She then teamed with Brittany Titzer in doubles action for another tiebreaker win, 4-6, 6-2, 10-8, in the number two doubles match. Adriana Munoz won in singles action as well, competing in the three spot. She beat Longmei Ge in three, 6-4, 3-6, 10-7. Fairfield will … Continue reading Carbondale Beats Lady Mule Tennis, 6-3; Harvey Wins Twice

McElravy Medals, Mules Master Aces

The Fairfield Mules picked up another duel golf win Tuesday afternoon, beating the host Mt.  Carmel Aces, 178-183. Junior Noah McElravy tied for medalist honors, shooting a 40 on the par-35 front nine. He tied Mt. Carmel’s Clayton Halbig for the low score on the day. McElravy had bogeys on six straight holes, two through seven, before sinking a birdie on eight. He shot par on holes one and nine. Maverick Conrad shot a 44 to finish second on the Mules, while Chase Hallam and Jacob Britt each shot 47 to round out the team score. Noah Barger shot a … Continue reading McElravy Medals, Mules Master Aces

Lady Mules Off To Good Start With Home Tournament Victory

Chet Snyder’s Fairfield Lady Mules came into the year with lofty goals. Among them was winning all four of their regular season tournaments. One tournament down, goals still in tact. The Lady Mules went 5-0 Saturday in the Fairfield Mule Kickoff Tournament, avenging a rare summer loss in the championship by winning a three-set battle with NCOE, 25-12, 25-27, 25-23. The first four victories came in straight sets. Fly By The Hawks The Mule gals opened their season with a 25-12, 25-16 win over Gallatin County. All pool play games began with a 4-4 score. The Lady Mules allowed consecutive … Continue reading Lady Mules Off To Good Start With Home Tournament Victory

Move-Ins Move Lady Mules’ Expectations Even Higher After Record Season

Chet Snyder’s Fairfield Lady Mules are coming off a historic 31-9 season that included a school record for wins, and their first trip to the volleyball Super Sectional a year ago. They also won the Benton Invitational for the first time ever. They lost six girls from that squad, but returned a solid nucleolus that had expectations still high. Then, over the summer a group of move-ins to Fairfield sent those expectations soaring, as the Lady Mules should be one of the best 2A teams in the south this year. Six Departed Last year’s six seniors helped take the program … Continue reading Move-Ins Move Lady Mules’ Expectations Even Higher After Record Season

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

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

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

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

Conrad Ties For Medalist In Olney Golf Quad

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

Tigers Sweep Cross Country Opener In Fairfield

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