Eastlake hadn't done well against Franklin recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Eastlake Falcons came out on top against the Franklin Cougars by a score of 21-14. For the Falcons, this counts as revenge for the 42-15 victory the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
It was another big night for Luke Lomeli, who threw for 174 yards and three touchdowns. Eastlake also got a significant boost from Steven Galindo, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 121 yards.
Eastlake wouldn't let Franklin keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Eastlake can thank Riley Estrada and Chris Munoz for forcing both of them.
When it comes to explaining why Franklin lost, don't look at Ernie Powers. Despite the final result, he rushed for 246 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Powers was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 62 yards.
The win was the fourth in a row for Eastlake, bringing their record for this year to 5-3. As for Franklin, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Pebble Hills the next time they take the field. Eastlake will head out to face Pebble Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Franklin will host them at 7:30 p.m. on November 7th.
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