Friday just wasn't the day for Athol's offense. They were outmatched by the Franklin County Tech Eagles and fell 37-0. The Bears just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Maxon Brunette produced another solid performance rushing for 131 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry for Franklin County Tech. Brunette showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 61 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Donahue, who gained 63 total yards and two touchdowns.
Athol's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Franklin County Tech, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2.
Looking ahead, Athol will be playing at home against Greenfield at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Franklin County Tech, they will face off against Mahar Regional at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles will be up against the Senators' rather soft defense (which has allowed 30.43 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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