Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Franklin). They claimed a resounding 58-20 win over the Blue Hill Bobcats on the road. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Flyers as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Calvin Carraher was his usual excellent self, rushing for 355 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 17.8 yards per carry, and also throwing for 116 yards on eight of 15 attempts. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 61 yards. Another player making a difference was Caiden Peterman, who rushed for 128 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Franklin's win bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Blue Hill, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin will venture away from home to face off against Axtell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Axtell knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Franklin likes a good challenge. As for Blue Hill, they will head out to take on Kenesaw at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Kenesaw's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four contests.
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