Football Preview: Weston Ranch Cougars vs. Franklin Yellowjackets
The Weston Ranch Cougars are on the road again on Friday to play the Franklin Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m.
Weston Ranch's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Chavez on Friday. They had to suffer through a 41-0 loss at the hands of the Titans. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Franklin hadn't done well against Bear Creek recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Franklin slipped by Bear Creek 21-20. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Yellowjackets as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Franklin's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jomarcus Bishop, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Franklin is 2-1 when Bishop posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 2-3 otherwise. Franklin also got help from Tykel Lawson, who showed off his sure hands for 95 receiving yards.
Weston Ranch's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Franklin, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Everything came up roses for Weston Ranch against Franklin when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 41-8 victory. In that contest, Weston Ranch amassed a halftime lead of 27-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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