Franklin has gone 4-0 against McGregor recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Franklin Lions will host the McGregor Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Last Friday, Franklin really took it to Little River Academy for the full four quarters, racking up a 51-15 win on the road. That looming 51-15 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Meanwhile, McGregor came into Friday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 49-28 margin over Rockdale on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bulldogs have posted since September 15, 2023.
Bubba Zacharias was his usual excellent self, rushing for 37 yards and four touchdowns, while also throwing for 248 yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: McGregor was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rockdale only rushed for two.
McGregor didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Devin Gripp, Bryan Suarez, and Rolando Medina picked up one apiece.
Franklin pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for McGregor, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Franklin against McGregor in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 55-7 win. Does Franklin have another victory up their sleeve, or will McGregor turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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