Avon pushed their score to 28 the last time they played Franklin Central, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Avon Orioles fell just short of the Franklin Central Flashes by a score of 10-7. The contest marked the Orioles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Even if they lost, Avon's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Grayson Clutter was especially locked on to Franklin Central's QB and sacked him twice. Clutter is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Makyi Hines was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Franklin Central was led to victory by Avery Allen and Hudson Moritz. Allen rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown, while Moritz picked up 93 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave Allen a new career-high in rushing yards.
Avon is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. As for Franklin Central, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Avon will square off against Fishers at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The last four games Fishers has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Franklin Central, they will challenge Noblesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Central is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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