The Catholic - N.I. Panthers will venture away from home to square off against the Franklin Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Catholic - N.I.'s favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games.
Last Friday, Catholic - N.I. was able to grind out a solid win over Lake Charles College Prep, taking the game 38-27.
A big part of Catholic - N.I.'s victory came down to the chemistry between Luke Landry and his top target Joseph Leblanc. Landry threw for 248 yards and three touchdowns while Leblanc picked up 177 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Landry is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Catholic - N.I. wouldn't let Lake Charles College Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Catholic - N.I. can thank Izaac Andre and JD Hidalgo for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Franklin hadn't done well against Patterson recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Franklin blew past Patterson 30-8. The Hornets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Catholic - N.I.'s win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Franklin, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Catholic - N.I. against Franklin when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-12 win. In that match, Catholic - N.I. amassed a halftime lead of 35-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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