Football Preview: Franklin Flyers vs. Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons
The Franklin Flyers will challenge the Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Franklin is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Franklin took a blow against Elm Creek, falling 63-14.
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, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 56 yards.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wilcox-Hildreth). They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 70-22 win over Blue Hill. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 56-16.
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. Drew Blank was another key player, rushing 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.
Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Wilcox-Hildreth, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2.
Franklin was dealt a bruising 48-19 defeat at the hands of Wilcox-Hildreth in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Franklin, Gaige Ritner (who rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 40 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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