Football Preview: Franklin Community Grizzly Cubs vs. Perry Meridian Falcons
The Franklin Community Grizzly Cubs will challenge the Perry Meridian Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Franklin Community won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Mt. Vernon 21-20. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Grizzly Cubs.
Franklin Community can attribute much of their success to Alex Leugers, who gained 161 total yards and two touchdowns, and Greyson Betts, who rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Perry Meridian had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They claimed a resounding 42-7 win over Southport at home. The Falcons' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Franklin Community pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Perry Meridian, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Franklin Community didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Perry Meridian in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, but they still walked away with a 26-20 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Perry Meridian's Byron Hon, who picked up 198 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Franklin Community still be able to contain Hon? There's only one way to find out.
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