If Franklin was riding high fresh off their 34-0 takedown of East Brunswick last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Franklin Warriors took a blow against the St. Thomas Aquinas Trojans on Friday, falling 56-6. The Warriors' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
St. Thomas Aquinas got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Chukwuma Odoh out in front who rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Odoh really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run. Josiah Zayas was another key pass catcher, picking up 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Franklin fell to 3-1. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.
Franklin will host Edison on Friday. Franklin is facing Edison at the right time seeing as Edison is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, they will venture away from home to take on Elizabeth at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Thomas Aquinas knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Elizabeth likes a good challenge.
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