Football Preview: Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons vs. Franklin Flyers
The Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons will head out on the road to challenge the Franklin Flyers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Wilcox-Hildreth, who comes in off a win.
Wilcox-Hildreth is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Blue Hill 70-22 at home. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Falcons just coasted through the last quarter.
Wilcox-Hildreth's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Thomas Donley, who picked up 97 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Blank, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Wilcox-Hildreth wouldn't let Blue Hill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Wilcox-Hildreth can thank Blank and Cody Schriner for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were dealt a 63-14 loss at the hands of Elm Creek.
Despite the defeat, Franklin had strong showings from Caiden Peterman, who gained 116 total yards and a touchdown, and Calvin Carraher, who rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown. Peterman was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 56 yards.
Wilcox-Hildreth now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Franklin, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Wilcox-Hildreth against Franklin in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 48-19 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Franklin's Grant Haussermann, who picked up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for Wilcox-Hildreth to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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