Hayes is 4-0 against Franklin Heights since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hayes Pacers will head out on the road to face off against the Franklin Heights Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Hopefully Hayes is not getting complacent, as they comes into the match much higher ranked than Franklin Heights in Ohio (Hayes is ranked 110th, while Franklin Heights is ranked 443rd).
Hayes unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of Canal Winchester by a score of 24-21.
Hayes' defeat came about despite a quality game from Jake Lowman, who threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Brinkmoeller, who picked up 61 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Franklin Heights was the victim of a rough 37-13 defeat at the hands of Westerville South on Friday. Franklin Heights was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-0.
Despite their loss, Franklin Heights saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Giovanni Rufus, who picked up 80 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Hayes' loss dropped their record down to 7-2, while Franklin Heights' bumped their own down to the opposite: 2-7.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday' game: Hayes has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 383.2 total yards per game. It's a different story for Franklin Heights, though, as they've been averaging only 241.8 per game. Will Hayes be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Franklin Heights flip the ?
Everything came up roses for Hayes against Franklin Heights in their previous matchup back in October of 2022 as the squad secured a 38-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hayes since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
