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Photos by Steven Wright | Greene County News
The Fairborn Skyhawks take the field for the first time in 2023 as they hosted Tecumseh. The Arrows spoiled Friday’s home opener by beating the Skyhawks 32-15.
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Friday’s home game for Fairborn marked the beginning of the 68th and final season of Skyhawks football at Fairborn Memorial Stadium. The team will begin playing at a new field in 2024.
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Members of the Fairborn Wee Hawks football teams and cheerleaders were introduced prior to the start of Friday’s game.
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Fairborn Wee Hawks cheerleaders line up on the field as the varsity team was ready to take the field.
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Fairborn junior Cayden Osbourne shoves aside a defender after making one of his two receptions in the contest.
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Fairborn sophomore Zyaire Cavitt got his jersey stretched out as he attempted to pull away from a defender.
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Making the sack of Tecumseh’s quarterback for Fairborn is sophomore Noah Lawrie (52).
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Fairborn junior Jay Kidd (6) led the Skyhawks in rushing with 95 yards on 14 carries and scored a touchdown.
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Chasing down the quarterback is Fairborn senior Ramon Reid (39).
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Fairborn senior Dez Mata (9) wraps up the ball carrier to get one of his game-high 16 tackles.
Check out the recap of the opening game of the football season for Fairborn as they hosted Tecumseh.