Franklin lost against Montwood back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Franklin Cougars took a 46-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Montwood Rams. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Rams recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Franklin's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ernie Powers, who rushed for 225 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. Powers showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 64 yards. Lucas Garza was in the mix as well, providing Franklin with three touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Franklin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 409 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 184 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Franklin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Noah Friesen and Joseuberto (JB) Bodoni-Guzman.
Damian Briano was his usual excellent self, throwing for 345 yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for 54 yards and two touchdowns for Montwood. Tim Rosales was another key player, gaining 161 total yards and a touchdown.
Franklin's record is now 3-3. As for Montwood, the win snapped their losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-4 record.
Franklin wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 44-27 victory against Eastwood on the 11th. Montwood has also already played their next matchup, a 38-7 defeat against Pebble Hills on the 11th.
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