Football Recap: Franklin Comes Up Short

Franklin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were beaten by the Tokay Tigers 70-6. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 440th, while the Tigers are ranked eighth).

Beyonce Garibaldi rushed for 50 yards, and also threw for 35 yards and a touchdown. Aliciana Young was her top target, picking up 26 receiving yards.

It was another big night for Aria Khan, who threw for 486 yards and nine touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 62 yards on only six carries for Tokay. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Khan now passed for 304 or more in the last five games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Christina Ochoa, who picked up 73 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Tokay, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.

Franklin didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 45-0 defeat vs. McClatchy on the 21st. As for Tokay, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Weston Ranch at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Tokay's favor as the squad sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Weston Ranch has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.

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