Franklin has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.11 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 41-0 loss at the hands of the Eagle Rock Eagles. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
It was another big night for MarySol Jernigan, who threw for 135 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of her passes, and also rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown on only five carries for Eagle Rock. The dominant performance gave Jernigan a new career-high in rushing yards. Nylah Moore was another key player, picking up 47 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Franklin's defeat dropped their record down to 13-6. As for Eagle Rock, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 13-3.
Franklin will challenge Marshall at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Franklin: 14.1, Marshall: 11) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Eagle Rock, they are taking a road trip to take on Wilson at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Wilson is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Eagle Rock will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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