It was fun while it lasted, but Franklin Parish's undefeated season came to an end after four games on Friday. They fell to the Ouachita Parish Lions 51-47. Despite 284 more yards than the Lions, the Patriots couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Franklin Parish lost, don't look at Dezyrian Ellis. Despite the final result, he threw for 279 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 173 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Those 173 rushing yards gave Ellis a new career-high. Another player making a difference was DJ Neal, who gained 74 total yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Franklin Parish was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Macario Dade went supernova for Ouachita Parish, rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Dade is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Montrell Conner, who rushed for 100 yards on only 11 carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Franklin Parish fell to 4-1. As for Ouachita Parish, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin Parish will host West Ouachita at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Franklin Parish's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Ouachita Parish, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Ruston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ruston's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Ouachita Parish's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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