The Franklin Admirals were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 15-14 to the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles. The Admirals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why Franklin lost, don't look at Joseph Panaia. Despite the final result, he picked up 38 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 83 yards.
Shelbyville Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Robert Bailey, who rushed for 163 yards and one score. Bailey's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 128 rushing yards dating back to last season. Stephen Bobo was another key player, rushing for 43 yards and one TD.
Franklin now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Shelbyville Central, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Franklin didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-6 defeat against Coffee County Central on the 12th. As for Shelbyville Central, they have also already played their next contest, a 31-28 win against Independence on the 12th.
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