Football Preview: Franklin Wildcats vs. Monterey Trail Mustangs
The Franklin Wildcats will venture away from home to square off against the Monterey Trail Mustangs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Franklin will head out to face Monterey Trail after giving up their first home loss of the season on Friday. Franklin took a 26-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pleasant Grove. It was the first time this season that the Wildcats let down their fans at home.
Meanwhile, the third road match was the charm for Monterey Trail, as they earned their first road win of the season. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Pleasant Grove 21-20. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 149th, while the Eagles are ranked 300th), the result last Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to GABE CORONADO and he. CORONADO rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries while he rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. ODIE JEFFERSON's longest rush was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. ELIJAH FOLAU was in the mix as well, providing Monterey Trail with a touchdown.
Monterey Trail was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Monterey Trail's defense and their five sacks. Leading the way was ULIJAH USHER with two.
Franklin has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season. As for Monterey Trail, their record is now 3-4.
Franklin took their win against Monterey Trail when the teams last played back in October of 2017 by a conclusive 34-13. Does Franklin have another victory up their sleeve, or will Monterey Trail turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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