Franklinton's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Riverside-Durham Pirates 35-7. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Red Rams considering their eight-point performance the contest before.
Franklinton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Alijah Durham out in front who rushed for 79 yards and one TD on only nine carries.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Franklinton proved: they limited Riverside-Durham to a paltry 1.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Xavier Eaton for the heroic effort on defense: he. Franklinton didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.4.
Franklinton's defense didn't let Jesiah Johnson, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece.
Franklinton's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Riverside-Durham, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Looking ahead, after each having a week off, Franklinton and Knightdale will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. The last three games the Knights have played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Riverside-Durham, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Hillside at 6:00 p.m. on October 3. The Hornets will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Pirates surely won't give up without a fight.
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