Franklin Community was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 26-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mooresville Pioneers. The Grizzly Cubs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Franklin Community still got an impressive performance from Alex Leugers, who rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.0 yards per carry, and also picked up 80 receiving yards and a touchdown. Leugers' longest reception was for an incredible 75 yards. Isaiah Stultz was in the mix too, providing Franklin Community with a touchdown.
Connor Cruz looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 328 yards and three touchdowns while completing 79.2% of his passes. Brody Beasley helped Cruz out on the ground, picking up 48 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Franklin Community's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Mooresville, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-4 record.
Franklin Community will take on Plainfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Plainfield's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Franklin Community's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mooresville, they will face off against Whiteland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Whiteland's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Mooresville has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
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