The West Wolfpack will face off against the Franklin Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.
On Friday, West came up short against Bear Creek and fell 35-28. Despite 57 more yards than the Bruins, the Wolfpack couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, West got top-tier performance from Ethan Morris, who rushed for 180 yards and one score while picking up 11.3 yards per carry.
West didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ryder Harmison and Marcus Young.
Meanwhile, Franklin had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Weston Ranch 40-6. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
West better focus on containing Miguel Pulido and Aiden Rackley as the pair were huge in Franklin's win. Pulido threw for 184 yards and three touchdowns, while Rackley gained 130 total yards. What's more, Pulido racked up 115.3 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Xavius Shepherd also deserves some recognition as he rushed for his first rushing yards of the season.
Franklin's run defense was locked in: Weston Ranch could only muster -1.1 yards per carry. The Yellowjackets didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.2.
Franklin's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 3-6. As for West, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
West lost to Franklin at home by a decisive 31-14 margin in their previous matchup back in November of 2024. Will the Wolfpack have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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