Frankton is 8-2 against Elwood since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Frankton Eagles will welcome the Elwood Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Frankton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28 points per game this season.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row dating back to last season, Frankton finally turned things around against Blackford on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 32-7 margin over the Bruins. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Eagles have posted since October 13, 2023.
It was another big night for Nate Luzadder, who rushed for 279 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per carry. Those 279 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Frankton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 355 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Frankton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cooper Luzadder and Ethan Stansberry.
Meanwhile, Elwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a blow against Oak Hill, falling 35-0.
Frankton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Elwood, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-7.
Everything came up roses for Frankton against Elwood in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 60-6 win. Does Frankton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Elwood turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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