Football Preview: Hayes Pacers vs. Franklin Heights Falcons
Hayes is 5-0 against Franklin Heights since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hayes Pacers will look to defend their home field against the Franklin Heights Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Hayes is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Westland just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They came up short against the Cougars, falling 48-28. The Pacers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Caleb Rowe, who threw for 336 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. Favour Akih helped Rowe out on the ground, picking up 74 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 117 yards.
Meanwhile, Franklin Heights lost to Westerville South at home by a 20-6 margin on Friday. The Falcons have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Hayes' defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Franklin Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
Everything went Hayes' way against Franklin Heights in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as Hayes made off with a 30-6 win. Will Hayes repeat their success, or does Franklin Heights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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