A win for Franklinton just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They had to suffer through a 58-7 loss at the hands of the Northern Nash Knights. The defeat continues a trend for the Red Rams in their matchups with the Knights: they've now lost six in a row.
Amaure Williams threw for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Jamaal Epps was his top target, picking up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Myles Eatmon and he. Eatmon rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries while he rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Barian Strickland's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 124 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Franklinton's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Northern Nash, they pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Franklinton's road trip will continue as they head out to face Rocky Mount at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rocky Mount will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Franklinton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Northern Nash, they will host Southern Nash at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northern Nash knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight contests -- so hopefully Southern Nash likes a good challenge.
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