Mules’ Mistakes Prove Crucial In 36-14 Loss To Indians; Fall To 1-3 Looking at the final score, 36-14, it looks like the Fairfield Mules suffered a blowout loss in Johnston City Friday. But the final did not tell the full story of competitiveness in the game. Justin Townsend’s Mules had more first downs than the Indians, dominated the time of possession and was outgained by just seven total yards. They had three empty trips into the Indians’ redzone. But what the final does demonstrate was how often the Mules shot themselves in the foot with the Indians making big plays … Continue reading Mules Football vs. Johnston City, 9-15-23

Gridiron Mules Fall Behind In First Half; Comeback Bid Falls Short Falling behind 22-0 in the first half, Justin Townsend’s Fairfield Mules fell to 1-2 on the year with a 22-12 loss to visiting Sesser-Valier Friday. The Red Devils scored on each of their first three possessions, converting key third downs early to keep drives alive, and they were in control from the get-go. The Mules were able to regroup and challenge in the second half, where they scored both of their touchdowns, but never got back within a score. “We must show up in the first half. Sesser is … Continue reading Mules Football vs. Sesser, 9-8-23

Mules Even Record With Road Win At Eldorado; Sesser Clash On Deck Despite jumping out to a 24-6 halftime lead, the Fairfield Mules struggled to put away the host Eldorado Eagles Friday night. The Eagles outscored the Mules in the second half, but when push came to shove, the Fairfield defense made the stops they needed to preserve a 32-18 Fairfield win. The Mules came into the week two matchup with an 0-1 mark, while the Eagle were 1-1. The decision evened the record of both teams in the early going. The Mules were playing their first conference game of … Continue reading Mules Football vs. Eldorado, 9-1-23

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Mules Win Third Straight Heading Into Final Week Of Regular Season It took them a while to get going, but once they did Justin Townsend’s Fairfield Mules rolled to a 48-0 win at Edwards County Friday, improving to 5-3 on the year with their third straight win. Russ Gerlach’s Lions held Fairfield to eight points in the first quarter, but the Mules then punched in 24 points in the first quarter and 16 in the third to play the majority of the second half with a running clock. Fairfield scored on six of their first seven possessions and racked up … Continue reading FCHS Football vs. Edwards Co., 10-14-22

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