Noblesville extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 1-5. They were outmatched by the Franklin Central Flashes and fell 37-10. The Millers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 23-3.
Despite the loss, Noblesville still got an impressive performance from Noah Shinkle, who rushed for 124 yards and one score. Shinkle was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 65 yards.
As for Franklin Central, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.8 points on average this season.
Franklin Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nathan Sparks, who rushed for 185 yards and three TDs on only 15 carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Sparks a new career-high. Hudson Moritz was another key player, gaining 179 total yards and two touchdowns.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Noblesville will square off against rival Hamilton Southeastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Franklin Central is set to challenge their familiar foe Fishers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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