Laguna Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 19-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Franklin Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 433rd, while the Wildcats are ranked 213th).
It was another big night for Aletha Singleton, who picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown for Franklin. Singleton really tore up the turf during one magnificent 95-yard run. Kalani Phearson was another key player, throwing for 175 yards and two touchdowns.
Laguna Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Franklin, they pushed their record up to 9-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Laguna Creek will face off against Cosumnes Oaks at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cosumnes Oaks' defense has only allowed 13.9 points per game this season, so Laguna Creek's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Franklin, they will head out to take on Wheatland at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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