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| 08/28/25 - Away | 41-8 W |
| 08/31/24 - Home | 56-14 W |
| 09/27/19 - Home | 42-0 W |
| 09/28/18 - Away | 24-13 W |
Franklin had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Chapin Huskies 41-8. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Huskies: they've now won four in a row.
Ernie Powers was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 310 yards and five TDs while picking up 17.2 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 94-yard run. Another player making a difference was Lucas Garza, who threw for 109 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Franklin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 417 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Chapin lost, don't look at Daveon Singleton. Despite the final result, he rushed for 52 yards and one score, and also picked up 42 receiving yards.
Looking ahead, Franklin will head out to face off against Del Valle at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. As for Chapin, they will welcome Eastwood at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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