After flying high against Wilson last Wednesday, Franklin came back down to earth. The Franklin Panthers fell 3-1 to the Marshall Barristers on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 785th, while the Barristers are ranked 225th).
Franklin's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Marshall, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Franklin challenge the Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lincoln's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Marshall, they will challenge Wilson at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Marshall is facing Wilson at the right time seeing as Wilson is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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