Franklin unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 29-16 to the Murphy Bulldogs on Friday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Although Franklin took the loss, they still got scores from Anderson Terrell and Addix Sutton.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Murphy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cameron Clem, who rushed for 87 yards and two scores. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Davis, who rushed for 109 yards on only nine carries.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Franklin will head out to square off against Robbinsville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Murphy, they will venture away from home to challenge Heard County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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