Franklin's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Americas Trail Blazers 51-17 on the road. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 327th, while the Trail Blazers are ranked 786th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Ernie Powers, who rushed for 248 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 15.5 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 89-yard run. Atreyu DeLaRiva was another key back, rushing for 135 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Franklin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 466 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 192 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Americas lost, don't look at Cam'Ron Johnson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 36 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Franklin back to even at 2-2. As for Americas, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Franklin's road trip will continue as they head out to face Coronado at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Americas, they will venture away from home to face off against Parkland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Americas is facing Parkland at the right time seeing as Parkland is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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