Game recap: Franklin High School Football Team defeats Monterey Trail

ELK GROVE, Calif. - Franklin (Elk Grove, Calif.) grabbed a lead in the first quarter and rode that momentum to a 35-24 win over Monterey Trail (Elk Grove, Calif.).

The Wildcats put up seven points in the opening quarter. Franklin scored on a touchdown run by Joey Banks.

After taking the lead on a Banks touchdown run in the first quarter, FHS led 14-6 at the half.

The Wildcats grew their lead to 16 points entering the fourth quarter. Franklin scored two times in the third, including once on a Donavon Vernon touchdown run.



Last season's game between the teams resulted in a 28-6 win for FHS.

The loss was the third in a row for the Mustangs. With the win the Wildcats extended their winning streak to four games.

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