Franklin have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. They and Bandys go head to head on Friday at 7:30 PM in their first playoff matchup of the year. Bandys will be strutting in after a victory while Franklin will be stumbling in from a loss.
After a sunny season, Franklin have been experiencing darker times in their latest games. They took a 21-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Smoky Mountain. Franklin's defeat came about despite a quality game from senior Blake Gibson, who passed for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns. Gibson has now scored at least one touchdown in the past three games.
Two weeks ago, Bandys won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by North Lincoln 30-29. Having pegged this as anyone game, the MaxPreps state rankings were right on the nose.
Bandys's win lifted them to 9-1 while Franklin's loss dropped them down to 6-5. Two weeks ago Bandys relied heavily on senior Ethan Howard, who rushed for 205 yards and 3 touchdowns on 28 carries. It will be up to Franklin's defense to limit his damage.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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