Franklin-Simpson may have come out ahead in their last game, but they shouldn't get too cocky given who is up next. They will go up against Johnson Central in continuing playoff action on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Franklin-Simpson 12.93, Johnson Central 14.57), so any points scored will be well earned.
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Franklin-Simpson ultimately got the result it was hoping for last week. They blew past Taylor County 33-0. This was a playoff contest, so the win was all the more important for Franklin-Simpson (and all the more bitter for Taylor County).
Meanwhile, Johnson Central put the finishing touches on their 11th blowout victory of the season. They claimed a resounding 59-20 win over Knox Central. Winning may never get old, but Johnson Central sure are getting used to it with 13 in a row now.
Franklin-Simpson were able to grind out a solid victory over Johnson Central the last time the two teams met, winning 35-21. Franklin-Simpson's victory shoved Johnson Central out of the playoffs, so expect the team to have a target on their back in this one.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See how Johnson Central vs. Franklin-Simpson plays out in the box score
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