Franklin County had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it seven. They lost 46-20 to the Magee Trojans. The matchup was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly the Bulldogs struggled afterwards.
Franklin County's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Charlie Herring, who threw for 179 yards and two touchdowns. Armond Adams helped Herring out on the ground, picking up 80 receiving yards and one TD.
Even if they lost, Franklin County's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jamahl Flowers, Michael Bonds, and Jordan Nickelson, who each picked up one sack apiece.
As for Magee, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Tyler Walker, who rushed for 118 yards and three scores on only seven carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 112 rushing yards. Travon Magee was another key player, throwing for 221 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes.
Coming up, Franklin County will take on Crystal Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.8 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Magee, they will challenge Jefferson Davis County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Trojans their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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