Velma-Alma had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 3-5 to make it seven. They took a blow against the Healdton Bulldogs, falling 48-2. The contest marked the Comets' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
As for Healdton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2. Considering they have won five games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Roo Franklin had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 112 yards and three scores on only eight carries, while also picking up 159 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. His rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his ninth straight game with at least 112 rushing yards dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Velma-Alma will take on rival Wilson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Healdton is set to square off against their familiar foe Elmore City-Pernell at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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