Franklinton had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They managed a 35-29 win over the Iowa Yellowjackets on Friday. The victory was familiar territory for the Demons who have now won 11 matchups in a row.
Despite the loss, Iowa still got an impressive performance from Jeremiah Bushnell, who picked up 135 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Bushnell was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 65 yards. Reed Dupre was another key player, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes.
Franklinton's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 40.2 points per game. As for Iowa, the loss snapped their winning streak at 11 games and leaves them with a 12-2 record.
Franklinton will challenge Cecilia at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cecilia will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Franklinton surely won't give up without a fight. Iowa does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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