Football Preview: Franklin County Tech Eagles vs. Mahar Regional Senators
The Franklin County Tech Eagles will challenge the Mahar Regional Senators at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Franklin County Tech's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Mahar Regional has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Franklin County Tech is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Ware just ended the team's seven-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. The game between them and the Indians wasn't particularly close, with Franklin County Tech falling 20-6. The match marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, a victory for Mahar Regional just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 35-6 defeat at the hands of Athol. The Senators were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-6.
Jayden Delgado put forth a good effort for the losing side as he picked up 50 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 47 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Franklin County Tech fell to 6-1. As for Mahar Regional, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Franklin County Tech has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 282.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mahar Regional struggles in that department as they've been averaging 167.7. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Franklin County Tech against Mahar Regional in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 46-0 win. Does Franklin County Tech have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mahar Regional turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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