There's no place like home for Aquinas, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took their match on Thursday with ease, bagging a 33-0 victory over the Academy of Richmond County Musketeers. That 33 point margin sets a new team best for the Fightin' Irish this season.
Aquinas' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jim Franklin led the charge by rushing for 68 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 204 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes. A healthy portion of Franklin's aerial production (169 yards to be exact) went to Jack Rhodes, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Aquinas was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Aquinas didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Billy Barrett, Rhodes, and Eli Hutchinson picked up one apiece.
The win got Aquinas back to even at 4-4. As for Academy of Richmond County, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Aquinas wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 43-39 victory against Howard on the 5th. Academy of Richmond County has also already played their next matchup, a 35-14 defeat against Harlem on the 5th.
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