Football Recap: Franklin Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 4, 2024, 12:45pm

Football Recap: Franklin Wildcats vs. Laguna Creek Cardinals

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It was a proper cat-fight when Franklin took on Laguna Creek on Friday. The Franklin Wildcats were beaten by the Laguna Creek Cardinals 35-6. The contest marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Franklin's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Deon Holston and Justin Starks. Franklin got some further help from Javon Ott: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles.

Armon Thorntona was nothing short of spectacular for Laguna Creek: he rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Eddy got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.

This is the second loss in a row for Franklin and nudges their season record down to 4-2. As for Laguna Creek, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record.

Franklin will challenge Sheldon at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Sheldon is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Franklin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Laguna Creek, they will face off against Cosumnes Oaks at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Laguna Creek is facing Cosumnes Oaks at the right time seeing as Cosumnes Oaks is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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