On Monday, the Dixon Rams were able to grind out a solid win over the Franklin Wildcats, taking the game 26-15. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 65th, while the Wildcats are ranked 211th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why Franklin lost, don't look at Aletha Singleton. Despite the final result, she picked up 130 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Singleton is becoming a predictor of Franklin's success: when she posts at least 100 receiving yards the team is 3-1 (and 4-5 when she doesn't). Joy Jones also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: she picked up 110 receiving yards.
Dixon pushed their record up to 12-1 with the victory, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Franklin, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-6.
Dixon will venture away from home to face off against Rio Linda at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rio Linda will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Dixon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Franklin, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Cosumnes Oaks at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cosumnes Oaks' defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Franklin's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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