Franklin Community lost to Mt. Vernon back in August of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Franklin Community Grizzly Cubs slipped by the Mt. Vernon Marauders 21-20. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Grizzly Cubs.
Leading Franklin Community to victory were Alex Leugers and Greyson Betts. Leugers gained 161 total yards and two touchdowns, while Betts rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.
Despite the loss, Mt. Vernon still got an impressive performance from Ryker Baer, who picked up 99 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Franklin Community's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. As for Mt. Vernon, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Franklin Community will welcome Perry Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mt. Vernon, they will square off against Greenfield-Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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