Franklin's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They managed a 22-18 victory over the Lindbergh Eagles. The win was some much needed relief for the Quakers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Franklin had a senior duo take command as River Dejong rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries and Sir Avonte Tucker rushed for 55 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 99 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Franklin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Franklin's victory bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Lindbergh, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
As of now, neither Franklin nor Lindbergh have any future games scheduled.
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