If Franklin was feeling good fresh off their 20-0 takedown of LaVergne last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Admirals fell just short of the Gallatin Green Wave by a score of 23-20 on Friday.
When it comes to explaining why Franklin lost, don't look at Joseph Panaia. Despite the final result, he rushed for 163 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. The Admirals also got help from Miles Putnam, who showed off his sure hands for 130 receiving yards.
Jackson Stroup had an outrageously good game for Gallatin as he threw for 311 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 72.1% of his passes, and also rushed for 44 yards. Those 44 rushing yards gave Stroup a new career-high. Gallatin's leading receiver Ontarius 'Oni' Scott was Stroup's top target yet again, picking up 110 receiving yards and one score.
Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Gallatin, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Franklin will welcome Shelbyville Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Admirals' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Gallatin, they will be playing at home against Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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